TOAST
Jackie Thom is an experienced professional in sourcing and merchandising with a career spanning over two decades in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Head of Sourcing and Merchandising at Sosandar since July 2018, Jackie has also held similar positions at Nicole Farhi and toast.co.uk. Previous roles include Head of Merchandise at Toast, Production Director at NoUniform, Chief Operating Officer at PPQ, and Head of Production and Product Development at Liberty Plc, where significant contributions were made to the setup and development of Liberty of London. Jackie began the career as a Senior Merchandiser at French Connection, gaining extensive expertise in product development and merchandising throughout the tenure.
TOAST
TOAST aspires... To a slower, more thoughtful way of life To good design that delights and inspires To rich colour, texture and fabric – Supple linens, block printed cottons, Scottish and Yorkshire and Tuscan-spun yarns, handwoven khadis, hand-dyed ikats, Japanese indigo and organic cotton denim To the virtues of collaboration – With mills, knitters, weavers, ceramicists. But also with writers, thinkers and artists Established in West Wales in 1997, TOAST has grown from loungewear and nightwear to become a unique lifestyle brand renowned for its thoughtful, contemporary design and commitment to traditional textiles and craftsmanship. Today, TOAST creates and curates simple, functional, beautiful clothing, homeware & editorial. TOAST has studios in both London and Swansea and is one of the very few UK clothing brands with its own full pattern room. TOAST has shops throughout the UK and can be found in many John Lewis stores. Each week TOAST publishes articles in its online magazine – from the stories of its materials through to exhibition and book reviews, artist profiles, seasonal recipes and travel pieces. You can follow TOAST on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.