Community Threads | Nolita

In our series Community Threads, we bring together the creative individuals who make up our TOAST shop teams and explore the ways in which they thoughtfully style pieces from our new collections.

For this instalment, we visit our Nolita, New York shop, which was the second TOAST store to open in the United States. Situated in the heart of the neighbourhood, amid coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants, it sits a stone’s throw from the Elizabeth Street Garden. The shop is housed within a historic tenement building, dating back to 1925, and has been thoughtfully designed to make the most of the space, with access to a communal garden at its rear.

Imogen

Imogen has been with TOAST for just over a year. She enjoys “exploring new neighbourhoods in NYC with my toddler and husband, coupled with the occasional upstate day trip for fruit picking, hiking, and dog-friendly adventures.”

Imogen is 5’4 and wears a UK 12. She wears the Organic Cord A Line Dress in Burnt Sienna, the Taro Stripe Organic Cotton Shirt in Sunwashed Blue, Solovair Loafers in Rich Olive and Check Cotton Cashmere Socks in Orange Multi.

Aamina

Aamina has been part of the team for almost a year. “In my free time, I make art, go to galleries and museums in the city, and go to the movies when called to.”

Aamina is 5’5 and wears XS in dresses, M in bottoms and XXS in most tops. She also likes to pick from menswear, choosing an XS on top and a 28 in bottoms. She wears the Popover Smock Top in Linden with Wide Leg Organic Cord Pants in Java and Sturlini Tall Suede Boots in Espresso. “I love wearing a soft fabric like the cord, and shapes that allow me to move freely.”

Cynthia

Cynthia joined TOAST seven months ago. “In the summer I love going to Brighton Beach or Coney Island for the sunrise and camping out all day. During the fall, I tend to take a lot of walks between neighbourhoods. Typically starting Bedstuy, I choose a direction and let my feet guide me.”

Cynthia is 5’2 and wears a UK 10. She has chosen the Hand Dyed High Neck Sweater in Claret Red with the Organic Cord Pleat Front Pants in Midnight and Sturlini Leather Low Chelsea Boots in Oxblood.

Bryony

Bryony began working at TOAST when the Nolita shop opened. “Recently I've really been enjoying sitting at the parks here, especially since the weather has started to cool off.”

Bryony is 5’7 and wears a UK 8. She wears the Donegal Diamond Yoke Sweater in Graphite Multi with the Wool Broken Herringbone Pleat Front Pants in Charcoal Mouline, paired with Sturlini Monk Strap Shoes in Dark Brown and Cotton Marl Rib Socks in Cardinal Red.

Photography by Ash Bean.