TOAST
Poppy Bell is an experienced retail and marketing professional with a strong background in store management and social media influence. Currently serving as the Marylebone and Chelsea Store Manager at TOAST since November 2019, Poppy has also gained recognition as a foodie Instagram influencer through Poppy's Plates, leading to an appearance on ITV's Culinary Genius with celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager. Previous roles include Marketing Manager at Pasta Evangelists and Digital Marketing Coordinator at Bamford, where social media strategy and content creation were key responsibilities. Poppy's retail experience spans various roles at Cabbages & Roses, where management of customer service and team training were emphasized. Educational qualifications include a degree in Business and Business Management from Leeds Beckett University.
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.