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An Edinburgh designer has opened up his own ‘studio and showroom’ in the city.
Laurence Di Sotto has launched Woolkind on Thirlestane Lane after establishing the brand back in September 2023. Creating bespoke knitwear, Laurence will be offering up his range of scarves, gloves, vests and wraps – all knitted in-house.
After being taught to knit by his grandmother at an early age, Laurence hopes to create ‘knitwear for life’ – not just for a season. The shop will stock ‘something for everyone’, with a range of neutrals, clashing colours of subtle stripes.
Woolkind uses 100 per cent merino wool, which is ethically sourced and ‘made with care for people, animals and the planet’.
Commenting on the studio launch, Laurence Di Sotto said: “This is a really exciting step for Woolkind and a special moment for me personally.
“I’ve always wanted to create a place where people can enjoy beautiful knitwear, made with love and created with the aim of making them look and feel great. The new studio is a beautiful space to knit our garments and meet clients, and crucially gives us capacity to continue to grow the business.
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“We’re proud to produce quality knitwear made here in Edinburgh and this investment will allow us to expand the team and bring our joyful collection to a wider audience.”
A spokesperson for the brand added: “Tucked away down a cobbled Edinburgh lane, customers are welcome to visit the light-filled studio to shop the collection and see garments being made from the cones of vibrantly-coloured yarns which decorate the walls.
“Woolkind is the antithesis of fast fashion – everything’s made in small batches or to order, with limited edition colours and designs, and customisable with your choice of colours and patterns.”
You can find out more about the new studio here.
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