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Jess@quintonchadwick.london with any web site or wholesale enquiries

Milliegollifer@me.com for press enquiries

Our Story

Design Duo Jess Quinton and Jane Chadwick came together with a mutual vision to launch their company using only small British Mills. Concerned with the effects of fast fashion on the environment they are both invested in the idea of communicating the true worth of traditionally crafted UK textiles.

Jess Quinton trained in knitwear at The Royal College of Art, and then worked for the fashion house Missoni, colour and pattern being a big part of her DNA. The company still enjoys collaborations with other design companies as well as museums and galleries. Jess and Jane also lecture ocassionally at Central St Martins, Derby and Kingston Universities and both volunteer on prestigious prize judging panels such as Textselect and GFW, helping to educate the next generation of designers.

At Quinton Chadwick firstly the collection is designed and the samples knitted at Jess’s Suffolk Studio. Even a casual glance at their look book reveals Coastal Suffolk as a big inspiration for the designer. Although they do still run an office in London for sales, press and distribution. Next the pieces are sent to the textile mills where they are knitted on industrial machines. These mills are in areas of the UK where knitting is a large part of the local heritage; mostly Scotland but also Nottingham and Devon. A founding principle of the conscious brand is to help keep this skilled craftsmanship alive. In fact, soon after setting up 15 years ago, Quinton Chadwick became winners of the UK Fashion Export Council's Award for Small Business. This gave them the confidence to ensure they remain committed to their “Small is Beautiful” principles.

They also use British mills for their yarn supplies, always 100% natural and biodegradable fibres. Mostly Lambswool or Merino and they also use Recycled Cashmere when it is available. They like to combine traditional knitting techniques with new technology to make a more sustainable product. Their seamless hats and cut edge scarves are cleverly designed to ensure there is zero yarn waste in the production process. Jess has recently added Jumpers to the collection, which are hand-finished and knitted seamlessly, which although intensive and time consuming to knit it also guarantees zero yarn waste .

In line with the ethos of slow and sustainable living all packaging is recycled and any plastic used is now biodegradable.

Today QUINTON CHADWICK products are recognized for their unique colour combinations; their modern take on traditional patterns, the sustainability of their British production and the quality of their craftsmanship.

Their accessories are stocked globally with many stores that share the slow approach to fashion such as Liberty London who are great supporters of UK Craft and Merci store in Paris with its foundation in Madagascar, all helping to raise awareness for ethical fashion.

All photos of Jess in Studio by Christina Wilson-Elms