Based between Gwennap (Cornwall) and London, DARN is a small scale UK-based label that creates striking, meticulous products for life.
Launched in 2019, DARN continues to gain momentum with sporadic, limited-run collections of 100% silk scarves and home accessories, individually designed and distributed by hand.
With no belief in seasons and no commitment to a standard design calendar, new DARN pieces arrive in due time and act as a demonstration of the beauty and importance of slow design. DARN is committed to transparency and clear communication between customers and manufacturers who appreciate sustainable, high-quality products.
Presented through youthful and high-spirited art direction, DARN encourages laughter and fun. It appeals to anyone with a wide imagination that embraces the world with open arms – who relish in trying new things. When you purchase a DARN product, you’re joining a family that celebrates self expression, independence and creatives whose individual talents are embraced and cherished.
DARN is a collaborative space, a platform of collected friends where individual talents are embraced and celebrated as part of a community.
“I believe DARN designs are destined to become vintage. I hope they’ll be treasured for a lifetime, passed down to future generations.”
DARN's founder, Amelia Pemberton, is a multidisciplinary designer and photographer who is known for her entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life.
She draws inspiration from vintage textiles, the British countryside and her close community of creative friends.
Amelia is particular about the British factories she works with, and appreciates the flexibility within design that is created between manufacturers and customer when working in a small scale setup. She hopes this will contribute to building a better world.
DARN collaboration:
TATE + DARN - Exclusive scarf design & supper club Oct 2022
DARN X PELIGONI - DARN Feasts - Sept 2022
TOAST X DARN - scarf collection for their SS21 collection
DARN for Martino Gamper - Weave interior design for a restaurant in Italy.
CV
2019 - Present - Founder of DARN.
2021 - Art Director for Orla Kiely.
2017 - 2019 Freelance Designer for Donna Wilson.
2018 - 2019 Freelance Embellisher: Alexander McQueen.
2016 - 2017 - Design Assistant for Ally Capellino.
2014 - 2016 - Designer at Orla Kiely.
2012 - 2018: Freelance Embellisher for Karen Nicol.
2013 Mar/Apr - Placement at Bella Freud.
2011 - Assistant for Fashion Photographer Valerie Phillips.
2009 - 2011 - Assisting at Modus PR.
2013 & 2019 Co-Founder of residency ‘PLAAY Studio’.
2007- 2016 - Founder and maker of Doobydolls.
Publications: Self-Published photography book:
Rosa 2018
Tallulah 2021
Have more questions? Get in touch. We’d love to chat.
darn@darncollective.com
