JANE MCFARLAND AND JOHN TEYSSIER

IS THERE ANYTHING YOU ARE COLLECTING AT THE MOMENT?

John: Working at the New Craftsmen really opened up to me the importance of how things are made, the integrity with which things are made. Now I look at older objects such as primitive styles and they’re almost under-designed with not too much ornamentation…those are the pieces which speak to me more than anything else. But there are great designers in London today. Look at what Jermaine Gallacher is doing and a younger generation who are not adhering to the codes of design and doing things which are really playful instead.

HOW ARE YOU SUPPORTING CHANGE IN YOUR INDUSTRIES?

Jane: As a journalist, I’m here to tell a story, make it digestible and make it interesting for as many readers. We live in a fashion design bubble and the reality is that most people don’t care about fashion. So I suppose it’s how can fashion be viewed in a wider context, that shift is important. How can clothing make you feel better? I feel there has been some really super positive change in the fashion industry but it has been really challenging for retail, also for so many creatives: photographers, stylists, models, the trickle-down effect of the pandemic is huge. At the same time, many of us have spent a long time at home, revaluated our wardrobe and been in discovery mode. For small brands, social media has been an amazing platform to get their product out there. People want to support small brands, know the provenance of an item of clothing, they want to know more about the owner and founder. People are investing more in the story telling and there’s also a big sustainability question and generally just looking at change.

John: For me my mission was to say no to plastics and just work with materials that could go back to the earth such as glass, ceramics, textiles, sourcing in a local way, with short supply chains. It’s also not just what they make but how we package things too. It’s not only developing products but how we develop packaging too.

HOW DO YOU STYLE YOUR MARFA STANCE PIECES AND WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COMBINATION?

Agata: I'm obsessed with my latest Marfa Stance buy, The Quilted Parachute Parka in Natural White and Pale Sage/Stone! This piece is an absolute game changer for mid-season months as well as for travel in warmest climates. In winter I love to match it with denim or military green trousers and turtleneck jumper, adding the Knit Quilt Hood in Ivory/Pale Sage plus the Parachute Quilt Vest in White and Stone/Pale Sage which make the jacket very warm. This spring I love to wear it in reverse with the Stone side on the outside, matching it with ivory rigid denim and a plain tonal top. A pair of neutral ankle boots on rainy days or flat loafers are the perfect finishing touch!

Daniela: That jacket for me has become a bit of my Linus blanket, I always use it during the day to go to work, over jackets on Sundays and even at home!!! I live in the countryside, and I often go out in the garden and grab it on the fly... Over time I bought several things from Marfa stance and its modularity and versatility always make me have fun when I wear them.

HOW HAVE YOU UPDATED AND RENEWED YOUR FIRST EVER MARTA STANCE PIECES OVER TIME:

Agata: My first Marfa Stance piece is the Signature Quilt Jacket in pale green/yellow which I originally paired with the shearling Aviator Collar in Natural/Orange. The following winter I added the Cropped Aviator Shearling Vest in Dark Olive/Pale Jade plus the Quilt Hood with Shearling Trim in the same color combination. Since then I keep wearing The Signature Quilt repeatedly even in the coldest moths as they are surprisingly comfortable even if layered with My latest update (which I adore) is the new Satin Collar in Chartreuse / lvory that adds a pop of bright color to the entire outfit without looking too wintery.

Daniela: With my original Signature Quilt in Yellow/Sage, I love updating it for the winter with my Aviator Collar in Petrol so when I buckle it up, I’m super cosy and warm and I just love that flash of colour! In the spring, I’ll wear it with a loose fit shirt and floaty skirt which will keep me warm during the cooler evenings!