Just as a quick aside before I get started: I'm a slut for linen. I've been super into linen clothing for a few years now and I honestly think linen is the best sustainable fabric. THAT BEING SAID. A lot of linen clothing is expensive??? Like stupid expensive. You can find it cheaper on poshmark and other similar sites, but the plus side of ordering through them is that you can customize it (I never have, but the option's there).
Anyway here's the source shops:
The Maybe Collection One of the few linen stores I've found that is manufactured in the states. I recently discovered their stuff and I'm stoked to find a states-side option.
VIKOLINO Another US-made linen company from my home state, Jersayyyy. I love that one of the models is totally their mom. And their kids clothes are cute.
NotPERFECTLINEN For me this brand is the epitome of linen clothing. Gorgeous cuts that manage to skip over frumpy with lots of variety. Lithuanian-made with a focus on sustainability.
Leka Design I unexpectedly discovered this shop while visiting friends in Victoria, BC. Entering their workshop was like being greeted by old friends (insert joke about friendly Canadians) and while not all their clothes are linen, a lot are, and they're beautiful.
Tsiomi Kids Ukranian linen (and cotton) clothes maker that makes really cute kids clothes for your instagram-worthy family photo shoots. Their adult clothing has the same vibes as Sonderflor.
Linen ID Studio Another Lithuanian linen shop with those cottage-core vibes everyone's looking for, but with a more modern flare. I'm lusting after several of their blouses.
FLAX Can't have a linen shop list without FLAX. They're old school, and while I'm not exactly sure if they're considered "slow fashion", they're sustainably sourced and can be a lot more affordable, especially second hand.
I love love love The Cotswolds. I just saw a thatched roof house picture you tagged The Woodfords. What and where are The Woodfords?
The Woodfords are three mediaeval villages about 4 miles north of Salisbury in the county of Wiltshire.
The bus from Salisbury to Stonehenge goes right by. If you're driving, they are just off the main highway - one after the other. The sign will simply say 'The Woodfords' because they are so close together.
do people outside canada / north america frequent cottages?
i know cottagecore is a thing lmao but not sure how y'all define it. like, either you airbnb one or have a (usually richer) friend whose parents own one - but it's often on or near a body of water, then you go with a bunch of friends and drink, do water activities, cook together, lay in the sun, etc... one of my fave things!
my boston friend says they refer to them as lakehouses instead. and i would call it a cabin / chalet / lodge instead if you were doing something similar in the winter (activities would switch to snowshoeing, skating, chilling by the fireplace, etc.)
just wondering if it's a north american or even international thing! going to one this weekend. 🧳🌸
I know just what will revitalize this town's 3 city block long "downtown": a fifth discrete store that primarily sells decorative throw pillows and the same couple of scented candle brands that the other four identical shops sell.