TOAST
Sylvia Saiote is an experienced retail professional with a strong background in store management and customer service. Currently serving as Store Manager at TOAST since January 2020, Sylvia previously held various management positions at The Conran Shop from March 2016 to January 2020, and at Plimsole from August 2015 to January 2016, where responsibilities included creating a welcoming environment for customers and staff. Earlier roles also included Store Manager at BIRKENSTOCK and The Natural Shoe Store, where Sylvia managed teams and maintained high standards of store operations. Sylvia's career began as a Sales Assistant with Hipi Chic, complemented by educational credentials including a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from the University of East London and a Diploma in Garden Design from Capel Manor College.
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.