Workhouse

Designers and makers of quality British garments inspired by the Victorian street. Each piece has a We wanted to craft garments that captured this.

Workhouse was brought to life in a disused and dilapidated Nineteenth Century Slaughterhouse in Suffolk - bought to house our studio. Working alongside the independent craftsmen who helped us restore the very stones of the building, we found renewed appreciation for the hidden beauty in old things. Drawn to images of the Victorian street, we became particularly interested in unposed photographs of

street traders and musicians. Whether a distinctive jacket, or a favourite hat, the garments in the images were handmade, made to last - and often made for someone else. Formal worn informally, old with new, contrasting fabrics and textures - all with a certain swagger. At the root of a Workhouse garment is the time and expertise that has been taken to master its fit. Trained at Huntsman on Savile Row, our pattern cutter comes to the studio; we relish this process, exploring which methods work for a particular design, how best to combine traditional methods and new. Whist much of our fabric is sourced from British mills - often in loomstate - we also take the greatest pleasure in wheeling and dealing in deadstock. We embrace contradiction, and our focus is above all on tracking down fabrics that will suit the spirit of Workhouse. So whilst we love to make outstanding garments with outstanding cloth, we are also driven to make them with fabrics that were destined for other things, and never expected to find themselves in a great elelphants graveyard of a warehouse in East London. These journeys are important to us. Workhouse prizes sustainability and building local supply chains that sit outside the traditional model. More than just a business, we strive to forge relationships with like minded individuals, and believe that such commitments are what make our garments unique.

10/10/2024

16/05/2024

Some selected items are on sale , 30% discount.
Made in limited quantities.

07/05/2024

Will be at this weekend . Please come and find us , will be taking the Tent and filling it with Workhouse Clothes. Will bring some wonderful short lengths of cloth and leather some real bargains !

04/04/2024

Looking forward to being back at the Markers Market this Sunday.
So many off cuts , small lengths of wools, denims, cottons, from some of the best mills in England , Scotland , Ireland and Italy. DO COME lots of BARGAINS

19/02/2024

Looking forward to coming back to the Makers market , sharing stories of textiles and making things. It’s an exciting thing to do as we have many types of cloth and trimmings that we would like to sell.

16/02/2024

Stills taken on location showcasing how the clothes created can be worn by anyone male of female. Thanks Francesca such beautiful pictures.

27/01/2024

We create modern day clothes inspired by history. The formal way of dressing but worn informally, slightly dandyish slightly theoretical.

25/01/2024

Yesterday returned to the studio to see the very limited edition of the summer shirt we worked together on. It was such a joy to start with nothing and end with this. It can be an awkward moment when someone tries something on and it just doesn’t work. That wasn’t happening , it looked so good 😊. We have 3 pieces available. DM before we put them on the site. @£195.

13/01/2024

A mix of tailoring and workwear

The design combines the Far East and the West.
It represents the trading from these two continents.

The pocket Ear flap is a unique SPECIAL detail for Workhouse. As too the wide Contrast bar tacks in orange. The other great detail is the contrast Ecru rolled edge on the inside front placket and pocket.

Two outer lower pockets and a top welt.

A inner patch pocket and a NEW zip inside pocket ideal to keep wallets and documents safe.

Made in England

27/12/2023

“Put some clothes on “ winter sale

05/12/2023

“ The Village Pub “
British rural life and English customs.

“ Its easy to forget what a night out with a good friend does to improve the view “

What a fantastic treat it is to go the pub the ancient and especially if you can find a preserved hostelry.

The change of seasons spurs me on to make wintery clothes.

30/11/2023

Winter sale online

25/11/2023

It would make a great Christmas present for someone or for you 😉

16/11/2023

Accessories Sale now online

02/11/2023

It’s all all about wintering up when the weather is like this. Take a look at what we have to help.

26/09/2023

We have one space left on our one day course on the 14th October. I am sure it will be the most wonderful day.

19/09/2023

A present from a friend who I’ve known for 20 years. Thank you Hiro , thank you for this which is called “ I am hungry “ . Hiro lives in Nara Japan and makes a living painting and showing exhibitions in Tokyo and around many of the other cities. I really love this ! Lemme know if you interested and I’ll pass her details on.

17/09/2023

Your bag is like this (I will buy) ...it's incredible! So beautiful, well thought out and functional. Excited to get it for my girlfriend and to "borrow" it consistently. 😂

15/09/2023

04/09/2023

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sew-a-kimono-jacket-tickets-710335692177?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/09/2023

Thank you all so much for making today so much fun. It’s been another incredible day selling our off cuts and small lengths of cloth. We have also hatched new plans to develop a Interior design and home ware range. It will be a small range but will continue the design ethos and look of Workhouse England

31/08/2023

This SUNDAY at the Makers Market Bury St Edmunds Suffolk. The 3rd September from 9 am to 4pm. Come and find us, we have lots of off cuts and full rolls of wool, cottons, linens from some of best Mills from the UK and Europe. Lots of trimmings too ! Buttons , zips etc !

Address

44, St Edmunds Place
Bury St. Edmunds
IP331

Website

http://www.workhouse-england.co.uk/

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Really love seeing these pictures taken yesterday in Suffolk. More coming in September Thank you 🙏

Huguenot Shirt - BlueGrey cotton £235.00 This shirt is both casual and comfortable to wear. It is now a little oversized which gives a looser fit, it has a front slit pocket. Cut with a collar and collar stand with an added collar strap extension. Cut with comfort in mind even when buttoned up. A wide front button stand which unbuttons to the hem and two side splits with a extra strength tabs added. Featuring one button cuff , great tucked in or worn loose to show off the front placket detail. Ideal for warmer spring and summer months. A Workhouse Classic piece. Cloth : BlueGrey 100% cotton Buttons are made of wood

Plenty to see !! Come and find us Sunday morning.

Next Sunday 2ed September at the Makers Market Bury St Edmunds Suffolk.

FINAL SUMMER SALE - TIMELESS SUMMER CLASSICS as always

The Topper Hat made in Luton England. Order now delivery mid July £125 plus £5 shipping

Happy days

Fashion shoot for spring summer men’s collection. Garments inspired by Beauty by my friend Athene English an amazing saddle maker who has made belts the for this collection. #fashionshoot #fashionshooting #menswear #madewithlove #madeinengland #organiccotton #japanesedenim #linen #inspiredbyhistory #garmentsforlife

Buying fabric from my favourite textile dealer in the world. I was there for 4 hours and the world comes to him. His clients from Nigeria , Bahrain, Scotland and the list goes on .. I’ve bought some amazing cloth again and will start sewing samples next week.