‘The WI is the original social network since 1915 and has been a voice of soft power in the UK, supporting numerous important causes close to our hearts – from tackling single use plastic to championing British craft’ Anya Hindmarch

For our latest concept store, Anya Hindmarch is proud to partner with the WI to bring It Takes A Village to The Village on Pont Street, Chelsea from 17th February until 26th March. Celebrating our aligned philosophies, together we’ve curated a collection of female craftspeople, a selection of beautiful products and a series of dynamic workshops, all celebrating women and craft. It is the first time that the village lends its voice to an external organisation, whilst donating to fund the aims and objectives of the WI.

To celebrate the new opening and mark London Fashion Week, a full Village ‘takeover’ will see the facades of each store entirely knitted and patchworked in bold colour. 

Inside, alongside our raffia, crochet and hand-beaded pieces, you’ll find a rich and varied crafted line up – from unique hand stitched quilts to tufted rugs, apparel made from patchwork and vintage tablecloths to hand-knitted socks, sewing kits to craft supplies. 

And the highlight of the project – our one-of-a-kind protest pouches; little bags created exclusively for this project, embroidered and sewn by makers across the country, inspired by the original WI banners. Plus, of course, our exclusive WI jam.

The space itself honours the long and varied history of the WI via a series of genuine present day and vintage WI protest banners, all hand made by members over the decades of the organisation’s existence.

Our partner makers all craft their wares by hand, in small batches, discover a selection below…