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Behind the Scenes | New Makers 2025

For the past eight years, we have invited craftspeople from around the world to apply for our New Makers programme. Selected artists receive expert guidance to support the growth of their businesses, along with a platform on TOAST to sell their handcrafted goods, with all profits returned to them.

We launched this mentorship scheme as an extension of our core values, rooted in thoughtful production and the preservation of centuries-old crafts. This year’s makers have been chosen for their innovative and inspiring approaches to such traditions.

Meet the Makers on the #TOAST

TOAST New Makers | London Craft Week
 
Last night, we gathered at Old Sessions House to mark the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme at London Craft Week.
Journalist Jes Salter hosted a discussion on the role and value of contemporary craft. The panel brought together ceramicist and New Makers guest judge Florian Gadsby, TOAST Head of Home Judith Harris, Natalie Melton of Crafts Council UK, and TOAST New Maker 2026 Jacob Marks.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.
 
Photography by Safia Shakarchi.

TOAST New Makers | London Craft Week
 
Last night, we gathered at Old Sessions House to mark the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme at London Craft Week.
Journalist Jes Salter hosted a discussion on the role and value of contemporary craft. The panel brought together ceramicist and New Makers guest judge Florian Gadsby, TOAST Head of Home Judith Harris, Natalie Melton of Crafts Council UK, and TOAST New Maker 2026 Jacob Marks.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.
 
Photography by Safia Shakarchi.

TOAST New Makers | London Craft Week
 
Last night, we gathered at Old Sessions House to mark the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme at London Craft Week.
Journalist Jes Salter hosted a discussion on the role and value of contemporary craft. The panel brought together ceramicist and New Makers guest judge Florian Gadsby, TOAST Head of Home Judith Harris, Natalie Melton of Crafts Council UK, and TOAST New Maker 2026 Jacob Marks.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.
 
Photography by Safia Shakarchi.

TOAST New Makers | London Craft Week
 
Last night, we gathered at Old Sessions House to mark the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme at London Craft Week.
Journalist Jes Salter hosted a discussion on the role and value of contemporary craft. The panel brought together ceramicist and New Makers guest judge Florian Gadsby, TOAST Head of Home Judith Harris, Natalie Melton of Crafts Council UK, and TOAST New Maker 2026 Jacob Marks.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.
 
Photography by Safia Shakarchi.

TOAST New Makers | London Craft Week
 
Last night, we gathered at Old Sessions House to mark the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme at London Craft Week.
Journalist Jes Salter hosted a discussion on the role and value of contemporary craft. The panel brought together ceramicist and New Makers guest judge Florian Gadsby, TOAST Head of Home Judith Harris, Natalie Melton of Crafts Council UK, and TOAST New Maker 2026 Jacob Marks.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.
 
Photography by Safia Shakarchi.

TOAST New Makers | London Craft Week
 
Last night, we gathered at Old Sessions House to mark the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme at London Craft Week.
Journalist Jes Salter hosted a discussion on the role and value of contemporary craft. The panel brought together ceramicist and New Makers guest judge Florian Gadsby, TOAST Head of Home Judith Harris, Natalie Melton of Crafts Council UK, and TOAST New Maker 2026 Jacob Marks.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.
 
Photography by Safia Shakarchi.

TOAST New Makers | London Craft Week
 
Last night, we gathered at Old Sessions House to mark the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme at London Craft Week.
Journalist Jes Salter hosted a discussion on the role and value of contemporary craft. The panel brought together ceramicist and New Makers guest judge Florian Gadsby, TOAST Head of Home Judith Harris, Natalie Melton of Crafts Council UK, and TOAST New Maker 2026 Jacob Marks.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.
 
Photography by Safia Shakarchi.

TOAST New Makers | London Craft Week
 
Last night, we gathered at Old Sessions House to mark the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme at London Craft Week.
Journalist Jes Salter hosted a discussion on the role and value of contemporary craft. The panel brought together ceramicist and New Makers guest judge Florian Gadsby, TOAST Head of Home Judith Harris, Natalie Melton of Crafts Council UK, and TOAST New Maker 2026 Jacob Marks.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.
 
Photography by Safia Shakarchi.

TOAST New Makers | London Craft Week
 
Last night, we gathered at Old Sessions House to mark the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme at London Craft Week.
Journalist Jes Salter hosted a discussion on the role and value of contemporary craft. The panel brought together ceramicist and New Makers guest judge Florian Gadsby, TOAST Head of Home Judith Harris, Natalie Melton of Crafts Council UK, and TOAST New Maker 2026 Jacob Marks.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.
 
Photography by Safia Shakarchi.

TOAST New Makers | London Craft Week
 
Last night, we gathered at Old Sessions House to mark the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme at London Craft Week.
Journalist Jes Salter hosted a discussion on the role and value of contemporary craft. The panel brought together ceramicist and New Makers guest judge Florian Gadsby, TOAST Head of Home Judith Harris, Natalie Melton of Crafts Council UK, and TOAST New Maker 2026 Jacob Marks.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.
 
Photography by Safia Shakarchi.

TOAST New Makers | London Craft Week
 
Last night, we gathered at Old Sessions House to mark the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme at London Craft Week.
Journalist Jes Salter hosted a discussion on the role and value of contemporary craft. The panel brought together ceramicist and New Makers guest judge Florian Gadsby, TOAST Head of Home Judith Harris, Natalie Melton of Crafts Council UK, and TOAST New Maker 2026 Jacob Marks.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.
 
Photography by Safia Shakarchi.

TOAST New Makers | London Craft Week
 
Last night, we gathered at Old Sessions House to mark the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme at London Craft Week.
Journalist Jes Salter hosted a discussion on the role and value of contemporary craft. The panel brought together ceramicist and New Makers guest judge Florian Gadsby, TOAST Head of Home Judith Harris, Natalie Melton of Crafts Council UK, and TOAST New Maker 2026 Jacob Marks.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.
 
Photography by Safia Shakarchi.

TOAST New Makers | London Craft Week
 
Last night, we gathered at Old Sessions House to mark the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme at London Craft Week.
Journalist Jes Salter hosted a discussion on the role and value of contemporary craft. The panel brought together ceramicist and New Makers guest judge Florian Gadsby, TOAST Head of Home Judith Harris, Natalie Melton of Crafts Council UK, and TOAST New Maker 2026 Jacob Marks.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.
 
Photography by Safia Shakarchi.

TOAST New Makers 2026

Introducing the finalists of our 2026 New Makers programme.

Yuichi Romita @y.f.romita
Hannah Watts @hannahvwatts
Jacob Marks @_jacob_marks
Linnan Ye @linnan_ye_nekoconeko
Egle Silko @eglesilkojewelry

Working across ceramics, textiles, wood, and metal, these five selected makers each bring a distinct approach to reimagining traditional craft techniques.

Now in its eighth year, TOAST New Makers continues to spotlight and support emerging talent shaping the future of contemporary making.

Discover the New Makers 2026 collection via the link in bio.

The finalists exhibition will be on display at TOAST Shoreditch in London until 28 May and TOAST West Village in New York until 4 June.

Photography by Suzie Howell.

Circle | The Mending Library

Launched in 2019, our free repair service gives new life to worn TOAST garments.

From sashiko and darning to patching and applique, discover how our specialists have restored pieces for our community in The Mending Library – an archive of previously loved pieces, renewed with creative repairs.

By highlighting examples from our mending service, we hope to inspire others to extend the use of their TOAST clothing.

“I love seeing these repairs. I have repaired worn-out garments all my life, and they have aged with me through highs and lows like old friends,” says Miriam, a member of our Circle community.

Visit The Mending Library via the link in bio.

Circle | The Mending Library

Launched in 2019, our free repair service gives new life to worn TOAST garments.

From sashiko and darning to patching and applique, discover how our specialists have restored pieces for our community in The Mending Library – an archive of previously loved pieces, renewed with creative repairs.

By highlighting examples from our mending service, we hope to inspire others to extend the use of their TOAST clothing.

“I love seeing these repairs. I have repaired worn-out garments all my life, and they have aged with me through highs and lows like old friends,” says Miriam, a member of our Circle community.

Visit The Mending Library via the link in bio.

Circle | The Mending Library

Launched in 2019, our free repair service gives new life to worn TOAST garments.

From sashiko and darning to patching and applique, discover how our specialists have restored pieces for our community in The Mending Library – an archive of previously loved pieces, renewed with creative repairs.

By highlighting examples from our mending service, we hope to inspire others to extend the use of their TOAST clothing.

“I love seeing these repairs. I have repaired worn-out garments all my life, and they have aged with me through highs and lows like old friends,” says Miriam, a member of our Circle community.

Visit The Mending Library via the link in bio.

Bronze Green

Tonal separates for styling together or apart, shaped from garment-dyed cotton and linen.

Discover our menswear collection via the link in bio.

From Root to Tip | TOAST West Hollywood
 
Visit our West Hollywood shop to view an exhibition celebrating British Craft in partnership with Crafts Council, the UK’s national charity for craft.
 
Discover work by UK-based makers whose work reflects an ecology of making - from materials that are dug, grown and gathered, to processes of transformation and the supporting structures that nourish and strengthen.
 
Artists shown include:
Dalia James @daliajamesstudio
Jacky Oliver @jackyolivermetalwork
Jessie White @jessiewhitedesign
Julie Gurr @juliegurrwillowweaver
Olga Prinku @olgaprinku
Rosa Harradine @rosaharradine
Zena Holloway @zenaholloway
Fitch & McAndrew @fitchandmcandrew
House of Quinn @houseofquinn
 
From root to tip, each piece carries a sense of origin, skilful process and care.
 
On display until Sunday 07 June, TOAST West Hollywood.

Opening times: Monday - Saturday, 11am - 7pm Sunday, 12pm - 6pm

Season Shift
 
Our breathable linen shift dress is cut to an easy silhouette and garment-dyed for a naturally softened finish. A simple, considered piece for warmer days ahead.
 
Discover our latest womenswear pieces via the link in bio.

Season Shift
 
Our breathable linen shift dress is cut to an easy silhouette and garment-dyed for a naturally softened finish. A simple, considered piece for warmer days ahead.
 
Discover our latest womenswear pieces via the link in bio.

Styled by Our Community

Stef, a creative working in TV and film, wears our Half Placket Linen Shirt and Casper Cotton Poplin Trousers. Relaxed staples in warm copper and fig shades.

Stef is 6’2 and wears a size M/L.

Discover our menswear collection via the link in bio.celebration

Styled by Our Community

Stef, a creative working in TV and film, wears our Half Placket Linen Shirt and Casper Cotton Poplin Trousers. Relaxed staples in warm copper and fig shades.

Stef is 6’2 and wears a size M/L.

Discover our menswear collection via the link in bio.celebration

Styled by Our Community

Stef, a creative working in TV and film, wears our Half Placket Linen Shirt and Casper Cotton Poplin Trousers. Relaxed staples in warm copper and fig shades.

Stef is 6’2 and wears a size M/L.

Discover our menswear collection via the link in bio.celebration

Ethiopian Food Traditions
 
Helina of Eat Ethio - a gallery-café-studio hybrid space anchored in Ethiopian food she shares with her partner Scott - cooks using mostly Kentish produce, some of it sourced from Wick Wood itself, the setting for our springtime lunch.
 
Hawthorn sits at the centre of the table – “to hold the heart of the occasion and bring connection,” says Helina – which is laden with herbs and tinctures, among them her mum’s aromatic berbere spice blend, which adds earthy punch to all manner of Ethiopian dishes.
 
Read more on the #TOASTMagazine via the link in bio.
 
Words by Mina Holland.
Photography by Elena Heatherwick.

Ethiopian Food Traditions
 
Helina of Eat Ethio - a gallery-café-studio hybrid space anchored in Ethiopian food she shares with her partner Scott - cooks using mostly Kentish produce, some of it sourced from Wick Wood itself, the setting for our springtime lunch.
 
Hawthorn sits at the centre of the table – “to hold the heart of the occasion and bring connection,” says Helina – which is laden with herbs and tinctures, among them her mum’s aromatic berbere spice blend, which adds earthy punch to all manner of Ethiopian dishes.
 
Read more on the #TOASTMagazine via the link in bio.
 
Words by Mina Holland.
Photography by Elena Heatherwick.

Ethiopian Food Traditions
 
Helina of Eat Ethio - a gallery-café-studio hybrid space anchored in Ethiopian food she shares with her partner Scott - cooks using mostly Kentish produce, some of it sourced from Wick Wood itself, the setting for our springtime lunch.
 
Hawthorn sits at the centre of the table – “to hold the heart of the occasion and bring connection,” says Helina – which is laden with herbs and tinctures, among them her mum’s aromatic berbere spice blend, which adds earthy punch to all manner of Ethiopian dishes.
 
Read more on the #TOASTMagazine via the link in bio.
 
Words by Mina Holland.
Photography by Elena Heatherwick.

Ethiopian Food Traditions
 
Helina of Eat Ethio - a gallery-café-studio hybrid space anchored in Ethiopian food she shares with her partner Scott - cooks using mostly Kentish produce, some of it sourced from Wick Wood itself, the setting for our springtime lunch.
 
Hawthorn sits at the centre of the table – “to hold the heart of the occasion and bring connection,” says Helina – which is laden with herbs and tinctures, among them her mum’s aromatic berbere spice blend, which adds earthy punch to all manner of Ethiopian dishes.
 
Read more on the #TOASTMagazine via the link in bio.
 
Words by Mina Holland.
Photography by Elena Heatherwick.

Ethiopian Food Traditions
 
Helina of Eat Ethio - a gallery-café-studio hybrid space anchored in Ethiopian food she shares with her partner Scott - cooks using mostly Kentish produce, some of it sourced from Wick Wood itself, the setting for our springtime lunch.
 
Hawthorn sits at the centre of the table – “to hold the heart of the occasion and bring connection,” says Helina – which is laden with herbs and tinctures, among them her mum’s aromatic berbere spice blend, which adds earthy punch to all manner of Ethiopian dishes.
 
Read more on the #TOASTMagazine via the link in bio.
 
Words by Mina Holland.
Photography by Elena Heatherwick.

Table Setting

Colourful illustrations are dotted across our cotton bandana, depicting food and objects found on a summer table.

Discover our accessories collection via the link in bio.

Table Setting

Colourful illustrations are dotted across our cotton bandana, depicting food and objects found on a summer table.

Discover our accessories collection via the link in bio.

Table Setting

Colourful illustrations are dotted across our cotton bandana, depicting food and objects found on a summer table.

Discover our accessories collection via the link in bio.

A Look Back | TOAST & Dezeen at NYCxDesign

With the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme, we are taking time to reflect on the role of craft today; its significance for individuals, its diverse forms of expression, and the value it holds in contemporary culture. 

During NYCxDesign week, we presented a panel talk in collaboration with architecture and design magazine Dezeen. Editor Ben Dreith was joined by TOAST New Maker 2026 Linnan Ye, author and weaver Deborah Needleman, and Megan Skidmore from Powerhouse Arts.

The speakers reflected on the path to becoming a craftsperson, the challenges modern makers face, and the importance of mentorship and visibility in sustaining a craft practice. 

Visit our New Makers 2026 collection at TOAST New York West Village until June 4. 

Read more about the event on the #TOASTMagazine via the link in bio.

Photography by Youn Kim.

A Look Back | TOAST & Dezeen at NYCxDesign

With the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme, we are taking time to reflect on the role of craft today; its significance for individuals, its diverse forms of expression, and the value it holds in contemporary culture. 

During NYCxDesign week, we presented a panel talk in collaboration with architecture and design magazine Dezeen. Editor Ben Dreith was joined by TOAST New Maker 2026 Linnan Ye, author and weaver Deborah Needleman, and Megan Skidmore from Powerhouse Arts.

The speakers reflected on the path to becoming a craftsperson, the challenges modern makers face, and the importance of mentorship and visibility in sustaining a craft practice. 

Visit our New Makers 2026 collection at TOAST New York West Village until June 4. 

Read more about the event on the #TOASTMagazine via the link in bio.

Photography by Youn Kim.

A Look Back | TOAST & Dezeen at NYCxDesign

With the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme, we are taking time to reflect on the role of craft today; its significance for individuals, its diverse forms of expression, and the value it holds in contemporary culture. 

During NYCxDesign week, we presented a panel talk in collaboration with architecture and design magazine Dezeen. Editor Ben Dreith was joined by TOAST New Maker 2026 Linnan Ye, author and weaver Deborah Needleman, and Megan Skidmore from Powerhouse Arts.

The speakers reflected on the path to becoming a craftsperson, the challenges modern makers face, and the importance of mentorship and visibility in sustaining a craft practice. 

Visit our New Makers 2026 collection at TOAST New York West Village until June 4. 

Read more about the event on the #TOASTMagazine via the link in bio.

Photography by Youn Kim.

A Look Back | TOAST & Dezeen at NYCxDesign

With the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme, we are taking time to reflect on the role of craft today; its significance for individuals, its diverse forms of expression, and the value it holds in contemporary culture. 

During NYCxDesign week, we presented a panel talk in collaboration with architecture and design magazine Dezeen. Editor Ben Dreith was joined by TOAST New Maker 2026 Linnan Ye, author and weaver Deborah Needleman, and Megan Skidmore from Powerhouse Arts.

The speakers reflected on the path to becoming a craftsperson, the challenges modern makers face, and the importance of mentorship and visibility in sustaining a craft practice. 

Visit our New Makers 2026 collection at TOAST New York West Village until June 4. 

Read more about the event on the #TOASTMagazine via the link in bio.

Photography by Youn Kim.

A Look Back | TOAST & Dezeen at NYCxDesign

With the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme, we are taking time to reflect on the role of craft today; its significance for individuals, its diverse forms of expression, and the value it holds in contemporary culture. 

During NYCxDesign week, we presented a panel talk in collaboration with architecture and design magazine Dezeen. Editor Ben Dreith was joined by TOAST New Maker 2026 Linnan Ye, author and weaver Deborah Needleman, and Megan Skidmore from Powerhouse Arts.

The speakers reflected on the path to becoming a craftsperson, the challenges modern makers face, and the importance of mentorship and visibility in sustaining a craft practice. 

Visit our New Makers 2026 collection at TOAST New York West Village until June 4. 

Read more about the event on the #TOASTMagazine via the link in bio.

Photography by Youn Kim.

A Look Back | TOAST & Dezeen at NYCxDesign

With the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme, we are taking time to reflect on the role of craft today; its significance for individuals, its diverse forms of expression, and the value it holds in contemporary culture. 

During NYCxDesign week, we presented a panel talk in collaboration with architecture and design magazine Dezeen. Editor Ben Dreith was joined by TOAST New Maker 2026 Linnan Ye, author and weaver Deborah Needleman, and Megan Skidmore from Powerhouse Arts.

The speakers reflected on the path to becoming a craftsperson, the challenges modern makers face, and the importance of mentorship and visibility in sustaining a craft practice. 

Visit our New Makers 2026 collection at TOAST New York West Village until June 4. 

Read more about the event on the #TOASTMagazine via the link in bio.

Photography by Youn Kim.

A Look Back | TOAST & Dezeen at NYCxDesign

With the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme, we are taking time to reflect on the role of craft today; its significance for individuals, its diverse forms of expression, and the value it holds in contemporary culture. 

During NYCxDesign week, we presented a panel talk in collaboration with architecture and design magazine Dezeen. Editor Ben Dreith was joined by TOAST New Maker 2026 Linnan Ye, author and weaver Deborah Needleman, and Megan Skidmore from Powerhouse Arts.

The speakers reflected on the path to becoming a craftsperson, the challenges modern makers face, and the importance of mentorship and visibility in sustaining a craft practice. 

Visit our New Makers 2026 collection at TOAST New York West Village until June 4. 

Read more about the event on the #TOASTMagazine via the link in bio.

Photography by Youn Kim.

A Look Back | TOAST & Dezeen at NYCxDesign

With the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme, we are taking time to reflect on the role of craft today; its significance for individuals, its diverse forms of expression, and the value it holds in contemporary culture. 

During NYCxDesign week, we presented a panel talk in collaboration with architecture and design magazine Dezeen. Editor Ben Dreith was joined by TOAST New Maker 2026 Linnan Ye, author and weaver Deborah Needleman, and Megan Skidmore from Powerhouse Arts.

The speakers reflected on the path to becoming a craftsperson, the challenges modern makers face, and the importance of mentorship and visibility in sustaining a craft practice. 

Visit our New Makers 2026 collection at TOAST New York West Village until June 4. 

Read more about the event on the #TOASTMagazine via the link in bio.

Photography by Youn Kim.

A Look Back | TOAST & Dezeen at NYCxDesign

With the launch of our New Makers 2026 programme, we are taking time to reflect on the role of craft today; its significance for individuals, its diverse forms of expression, and the value it holds in contemporary culture. 

During NYCxDesign week, we presented a panel talk in collaboration with architecture and design magazine Dezeen. Editor Ben Dreith was joined by TOAST New Maker 2026 Linnan Ye, author and weaver Deborah Needleman, and Megan Skidmore from Powerhouse Arts.

The speakers reflected on the path to becoming a craftsperson, the challenges modern makers face, and the importance of mentorship and visibility in sustaining a craft practice. 

Visit our New Makers 2026 collection at TOAST New York West Village until June 4. 

Read more about the event on the #TOASTMagazine via the link in bio.

Photography by Youn Kim.

Hand-Dyed Ikat

Our dress is crafted from hand-dyed and handwoven cotton ikat by artisans in India. 

The cotton yarns are carefully bound and dyed to form a unique pattern, then hand-woven into a soft fabric. The weavers work under master artisan Bikshapati Kolaan in the village of Yellanki, Andhra Pradesh, who has been practising the craft for 40 years.

Discover our womenswear collection via the link in bio.

Hand-Dyed Ikat

Our dress is crafted from hand-dyed and handwoven cotton ikat by artisans in India. 

The cotton yarns are carefully bound and dyed to form a unique pattern, then hand-woven into a soft fabric. The weavers work under master artisan Bikshapati Kolaan in the village of Yellanki, Andhra Pradesh, who has been practising the craft for 40 years.

Discover our womenswear collection via the link in bio.