Al fresco eating & drinking is pretty beguiling right – lounging outside a bar on a soft summer evening chatting to friends as the sun goes down whilst a soft warm breeze keeps the heat from settling – idyllic. What about heading to a festival – Wilderness say, or even Glastonbury – dancing the day and night away, gloriously manifesting the joy of a shared experience, with a drink in hand before heading back to a perfectly pitched tent – or even queuing up for Wimbledon tickets and join the throngs on Murray Mound as the sun beats down and the crowd goes mad for the latest champion. The fantasy of a British Summer, fed by tales of heat waves from years past and the occasional, actual, heat wave.
The reality? In Britain? Days of rain broken by short, glorious moments of sunshine, or days of sun broken by showers, cold grey days where the thermometer barely hits 15 – impossible weather to plan for, let alone plan what to wear, and don't get me started about a British winter, however, as renowned Lancashire born hill walker Alfred Wainwright noted in his seminal 1970s book “A Coast to Coast Walk” “There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.”
But what item of clothing could transcend the concept of unsuitable & move seamlessly from a stylish bar to a festival field, could provide an extra layer of comfort at a sports event or even a means to snuggle up at the end of the day? What could work perfectly for a rainy dog walk as well as for drinks outside at the latest bar?? Step forward Danish brand Sittingsuits, dreamt up by restaurateur Rebecca Johansen and soon to become your weather saviour whatever your plans. Born out of a need to elevate outdoor experiences in a sustainably stylish way, Sittingsuits offer a unique way to add an additional layer of comfort and / or warmth.
Manufactured from 100% recycled plastic bottles and fabrics accredited by Oeko-tex in a sleeping bag factory & with a one size fits all ethos, Sittingsuits offer a playful way to enrich experiences in restaurants, spas, hotels, on yachts, at festivals even on city balconies, whatever your aesthetic, introvert, or extrovert. From easy to wear neutrals & bold stripes to the extraordinary, limited edition artist collaborations they develop seasonally., there is an option that will work, all summer (and winter) long….
