Studio Hairy Blog

The wildest day of my life!

Imagine though I’d just met the absolute heroes of my life, Ant and Dec, and then had to try and hold myself together for a life changing game show?

So yeah it’s been such an intense experience, and a huge blessing, so I wanted to share a bit about what the heck just happened to us!

Charity Fundraising Round-Up: 2024 Highlights

As we step into a new year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact we made together in 2024 through our charity designs.

The Perfect Personalised Gift: Hand-Painted Pet Portrait Keyrings

When I first released my hand-painted pet portrait keyrings in November 2024, I had no idea they would become such a runaway hit. These little works of art have quickly become a bestselling gift—and it’s easy to see why…

Collaboration with PANGAIA 2024

I recently had the privilege of partnering with PANGAIA on a unique wholesale project that combined art, fashion, and environmental awareness. PANGAIA’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation has always inspired me, so collaborating with them once again was an absolute honor.

Slay&E our collab with Maddy Lucy Dann, raising funds for Doctors Without Borders

We love using fashion as a tool for creative expression and positive change. Founded with a miss...

Neurodiversity Collaboration with Ode to Them

To honour our shared values of embracing ‘oddness’, WAHP have created their first collaborative ...

Carry Your Pet Everywhere: Bespoke Pet Portrait Bags for Animal Lovers

With our hand-painted Pet Portrait Bags, you can carry a piece of your pet’s personality wherever you go..

Introducing Our Autumn/Winter Collection celebrating Nature and Slow Living

AW24: Inspired by the quiet beauty of nature, and a slower, more intentional way of living. Abandoning the girl boss and becoming girl moss- stretching unashamedly across the forest floor..

Spaghetti, Friendship, and Porcupines: My Collaboration with Amber Zeppelin

We’ve teamed up again with Amber Zeppelin an artist I’ve admired for years for her clever, down-to-earth humor and relateable expression of mental health experiences..

Celebrating Pride with Cats and Community: Our Collaboration with Katie Budenberg

This summer, we teamed up with the amazing Katie Budenberg to create two special Pride designs that are not only fun but also make a statement..

Summer in Full Bloom: Behind the Designs of Our 2024 Collection

Each design in this collection was created to celebrate the carefree freedom that summer brings..

Behind the Scenes: A Sunny Shoot Day for the Iconic Eco-Printed Collection

What a day! Our latest shoot day, rooted in celebrating uniqueness and rejecting the notion of conformity to trends, was a fun filled blast- let us tell you all about it…

Lucy & Yak Hand Painted Dungarees

All of the limited edition, hand painted Lucy and yak dungarees and more, can now be ordered as a custom piece! Here’s a look back at my 2 years working at Lucy and Yak as resident artist, upcycling their overstock to create entirely new and wonderful pieces.

5 reasons why you should send your clothes to me to be painted

There’s so many great reasons to send your garments to us- from adding all the cuteness, to covering stains and reducing your impact on the environment, we will tell you all about it!

Painted Possibilities: The Joy of Custom Creations

Are you ready to add a splash of colour, a pinch of personality, and a whole lot of pizzazz to your wardrobe? Let me tell you all about custom painted upcycles!

5 Impact driven B-corp fashion brands to know about, for thoughtful shoppers

These are my favourite B-Corp fashion brands – pioneers in purpose-driven design focussed on sustainability and social impact.

10 alternative ideas you can do in 30 seconds to increase the life of your clothes

Simple yet effective ways to increase the life of your clothes in under 30 seconds!

Embracing Sustainable Style: A Guide to Resisting Fast Fashion and Finding Accessible Alternatives

If you're looking to break free from the cycle of fast fashion, here's a guide to help you embrace sustainable style:

Making a Difference with Every Purchase: 8 Charity-Driven Fashion Brands for Thoughtful Gifts

Some of my favourite charity-driven brands who not only offer quality and unique products but also contribute to meaningful causes with every purchase.

Playful clothing is actually super wearable thanks

There’s plenty of us being fulfilled by embracing playful and quirky garments that are indeed be wearable, here's how and why:

8 Creative Fashion Brands for Dopamine Dressing (Second Hand)

For those who dare to stand out and embrace the joy of dressing up in bold, fun, and colourful clothing, we've curated a list of 8 innovative brands that are championing their distinct aesthetic and commitment to creativity. Be sure to find them on Vinted/ EBay/ Depop!

Crafting Sustainable Style: A Creative Guide to Reducing Fashion Consumption

As artists, designers, and creators, we have the power to redefine what it means to be fashionable. Instead of following fleeting trends, let's embrace our individuality and use our creativity to create our own style, to surf majestically over the sea of consumerism that tries to drown us.

About my time working for and with my favourite clients to date- Lucy & Yak and Pangaia

Join me as I reflect on the transformative impact of championing community, creativity, and purpose in finding clients- giving me the opportunity to work with Lucy & Yak, PANGAIA, Lefrik and Big Wild Thought, while also creating a more fulfilling and authentic version of We Are Hairy People.

How I Got My Small Niche Brand into ASOS, Urban Outfitters, and Topshop

Discover how I, Sarah, the creative mind behind this small hand-painted clothing brand, successfully infiltrated major High Street stores like ASOS, Urban Outfitters, and Topshop. Through sheer determination and relentless self-promotion, I secured these spaces as an individual with no fashion or business education, and the learning curve was steep!

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