IN THE PRESS
Today, we chat with Hannah Coffin, the visionary behind Needle & Thread, to discuss everything from childhood inspirations to her top tips for balancing work and family life. This conversation comes at an exciting time, as the brand has just launched its first-ever Babywear collection for Spring-Summer 2025.
Needle and Thread’s founder and CEO, Hannah Coffin, told The Telegraph that she was “delighted” to see Lady Starmer wearing her designs. “She looked beautiful and elegant in our Heart Lattice gown at Buckingham Palace and in our Lace Knit gown on her first foreign trip as ‘first lady’,” she said. “It’s fantastic to see her wearing female-founded, independent British brands to represent British style on these occasions and we are honoured she chose to wear us.
Founder and CEO of Needle & Thread brand, Hannah Coffin came to fashion business prepared. Her grandmother taught her how to use a needle and thread, and that was the starting point of a long journey resulting in a successful London-based company. Ten years later, the brand continues to gain recognition around the world. Hannah shared her story and future expectations, revealed what a bride wants in 2023, and gave advice on planning a wedding.
For those who love the dreamiest of dresses, bring forth Needle & Thread. Established in 2013 by Hannah Coffin, this London-based designer has built up a reputation for offering show stopping occasionwear, and it’s easy to see why. Trading in ethereal, swoosh-worthy ready-to-wear, the Needle & Thread collection is anchored in gorgeous dresses with lengths varying from flirtatious mini, to ballerina (midi) and ankles skimming gowns, and these sit alongside voluminous skirts, tops, jackets, and knitwear.
The British-based founder and CEO of Needle & Thread talks Bazaar Arabia through a fashion-filled day..
Known for its romantic ranges of ready-to-wear, from embellished gowns to effortless day dresses, Needle & Thread was founded by womenswear designer Hannah Coffin in 2013. The brand has gone on to successfully expand into bridalwear, childrenswear and accessories, as well as launching a timeless daywear offering, including knitwear and loungewear.
You may not know the name Hannah Coffin just yet, but you certainly should, with her stunning ultra-feminine womenswear brand already a household name. She is of course the incredible CEO and founder behind contemporary British fashion brand, Needle & Thread. Known for its intricately embroidered gowns and ethereal occasionwear, Needle & Thread has become a millennial favourite, with celebrities, influencers and even royalty queuing up to get their hands on Hannah’s designs.
Founded in 2013 by Hannah Coffin, Needle & Thread is femininity personified. The brand's designs are created with ruffles, sequins and beaded details, and have even captured the attention of the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton.
Founded by Hannah Coffin, Needle & Thread is a British clothing brand focused on luxurious feminine pieces that are steeped in romance. Largely governed by an occasion wear aesthetic, Needle & Thread make some of the most beautiful gowns. With sensationally pretty floral prints, timeless frothy tulle designs and rich embellishments, if you're in need of a cocktail dress or standout gown for a black tie event, this is the place to come.
If it’s show-stopping sequins you’re after, Needle & Thread is your go-to. This dress oozes romance, making it ideal for a black-tie wedding guest look. Featuring layered frills and a gold metallic lurex fabric, it pulls out all the sartorial stops
Hopeless romantics, this one’s for you. Needle & Thread’s Bridal ’25 collection is a shimmering love letter to Shakespeare’s Ophelia. This season, the brand serves up their signature froth and finesse with a fresh twist, making each gown feel both timeless and totally now.
Sequins not only look great under the sun’s rays at a high-summer wedding, but also make for a v cool Christmas wedding guest lewk. Just swap bangles for fur shawls depending on the season.
Someone please invite me somewhere fabulous so I have an excuse to buy this wonderful Needle & Thread gown. Adorned with shimmering dot motifs that create a glittering effect. This is the ultimate showstopper dress.
As long-time admirers of both twinning and Needle & Thread, we are delighted by the brand’s latest offering: Needle & Thread’s Baby Collection. The arrival of baby-wear feels like a natural progression after the overwhelming success of the mother-daughter twinning sets we’ve all come to love.
Needle & Thread are literally the brand of dreams right? The pastels, the statement colours, the sequins, the embellishments, the lace, I could go on. Also available in mini and maxi lengths.
Forget what you thought you knew about sequin dresses, as this mini from Needle & Thread is far superior. The caped silhouette is super flattering and 100% of the sequins used for this design are made from upcycled materials using self-generated plastic waste. This is a true show-stopper for any kind of party this season.
If you're looking for a cape-style dress inspired by Kate's but the gold is a little too much, Needle & Thread's 'Sequin Dash Cape Ankle Gown'is slightly gentler in stance. The cape is shorter and it comes in slightly more muted colours, but is just as beautiful.
In collaboration with Needle & Thread (our go-to for wedding guest and bridal dresses, FYI), Soru’s triple drop heart earrings are a fun – not to mention on-theme – addition to any wedding look. It doesn’t get more special than these beauties.
So if you, like us, can't wait to get your hands on these looks and create the perfect matching outfit, keep scrolling as we have selected our top picks of the best matching mother and daughter outfits this summer.
When she attended a state banquet at Buckingham Palace last month she wore a caped beaded number from Needle & Thread, another British label, that looked like an icicle and was the tasteful side of Disney).
Lovers of all things coquette will go crazy for the sweetheart rose drop earrings by Needle & Thread x Soru. Four shimmering, pink crystal-adorned hearts gradually decrease in size to form these delicate yet playful accessories which are sure to add a touch of personality to any formal ensemble.
Needle & Thread dresses typically boast flowing silhouettes, delicate floral designs, and detailed embroidery and embellishments. Similarly spectacular, their flower girl dresses come in a wide range of different styles — with shimmering sequin bodices, tulle ruffled skirts, and frothy lace trims. Utterly ethereal, these sweet dresses are spot-on for a wedding party.
The Princess of Wales has the most exquisite array of occasionwear and is always the belle of the ball. So you can imagine our delight when we discovered that Kate's favourite UK-based brands, occasionwear specialists Needle & Thread and jewellery label Soru, have teamed up to reveal an exclusive collection. Genius!
Though Needle & Thread don't explicitly advertise tall sizes, trust me when I say they definitely cater to that department. I wore the Violet Shimmer Ankle Gown to an event last year and, as well as feeling like a princess, was super impressed by the long length. If you're a similar height, go for the ‘gown’ designs – as these will most likely fit you as they do me.
If only the most special of wedding dresses will do, look to Needle & Thread. Known for its romantic styles, luxe lightweight fabrics and intricate embellishments, it's the brand to shop to make you feel like a princess for a day. This glittering champagne Constellation dress in particular caught our eye.
Needle & Thread wedding dresses are lovingly created every season and are the embodiment of a princess dream wedding. Think miles of tulle, layered ruffles, and all the romantic details you could possibly dream up. True romantics, right this way...
If you're looking for something really special, head to Needle & Thread's Mother of the Bride edit - we're a little bit obsessed with the lilac accents on the modest and truly stunning Wisteria Ingrid Gown.
Finding the perfect gift for a bride-to-be can be a tricky task. Our editors’ have carefully selected the best gifts for brides, from a wide rage of brands to inspire your selection. We bring you the best gifts for brides for every budget.
A dress that Lily Allen of old would have been proud of, this Needle & Thread gown and cardigan combo feels much more prim than her other post-theatre outfits. I'm a fan of her more daring fashion choice especially alongside the soft makeup and delicate jewellery.
Helen wore a sequin gown by one of her go-to brands, Needle & Thread. The dress featured a whole host of incredible, flattering details — including an elegant high neckline, long sleeves and stunning sequin embellishment.
‘I’ve always adored Needle & Thread for their ability to create dresses that are modest without compromising on detail. This one had me asking my husband if we could get re-married so I had an excuse to wear it. Their signature detailing involves tulle, embroidery and double stitch ruffles and the skirt comes fully lined. The sleeves are unlined and the bodice is partially lined, but it was full length at my ankles.’
‘Needle & Thread has some beautiful options for brides, bridesmaids and wedding guests. It's particularly good if you're on the hunt for a colourful wedding dress – this dreamy ruffled gown is available in seven different colours and is a real show-stopper.’
Needle & Thread's responsibly made off-shoulder gown is show-stopping enough for your bridal look but could easily be modified so that you can wear it again. Shorten it or even dye it a different colour and watch it become your go-to for event dressing.
The actress wore a primrose gown from Needle & Thread in powder graphite with tulle, tonal embroidery and a decorative satin ribbon bow. The Needle & Thread dress Barrymore wore is currently available on the brand’s website. The label has been worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales, Holly Willoughby and Jennifer Coolidge.
The White Lotus star opted for a mesmerising emerald gown for the occasion and it was designed by one of our favourite labels, Needle & Thread. The 'Alina Sequin Ankle Length’ gown takes inspiration from the 1940s and features scallop sequin detailing, a demure neckline, long sleeves and a voluminous tulle skirt hem.
Coolidge’s emerald gown featured a scoop neckline and was adorned all over in dainty, delicate sequins. The skirt of her gown had slight pleats and under layers of tulle. Her sleeves were unlined, which had a sheer-like affect.
Thanks to the brand's vast popularity, Needle & Thread has expanded its offering by vast amounts since inception but the aesthetic and ethos has remained steadfast—that's unashamedly frothy and charming, but sustainably-minded and conscious (they are one of the few fashion brands to have been accredited with The Butterfly Mark by Positive Luxury)
Kate again wore a scarlet sequined design – specifically, Needle & Thread’s Aurora Ballerina Dress– to be photographed in front of a Christmas tree at the palace. (In keeping with the Princess’s more eco-minded fashion choices recently, the gown is a repeat wear)
The Duchess of Cambridge continues her new year sartorial winning streak – pictured at Buckingham Palace last night in a glittering full length red dress by British brand Needle & Thread.
Needle & Thread have long created some of the best affordable wedding dresses, but this new tiered version is next level. Elegant, feminine and balletic, it requires very little accessorising – just a low bun and some simple earrings.
