Drapers Record, 27 February 2010
Independents. An indie I admire...
“Couverture & The Garbstore are run as two separate stores from the same building. Couverture is on the ground and first floors, and has a wonderfully eclectic mix of vintage toys and homeware alongside kidswear and womenswear. Menswear then enters the mix at The Garbstore on the lower ground floor.
"The store is an amazing example of an indie really understanding its target market. There are lots of wealthy people in Notting Hill who have grown out of big-name brands and now want something more discerning and authentic. The Garbstore caters for them with unusual pieces from Japan, the US and Denmark."
The Daily Mail, 30 May 2009
"Couverture in London's Notting Hill is loved for its collection of one-off buys and offbeat international brands."
The Saturday Telegraph, 28 November 2009
"This three-storey concept shop is where you will find a cool mixture of womenswear, accessories, children's and babywear as well as toys, jewellery, houseware, vintage pieces and other stylish bits and bobs. Ian Paley, the co-owner, sells his menswear label, which includes retro T-shirts and denim jeans from the lower ground floor."
The Independent, 23 May 2009
The Information
“Cute Notting Hill boutique Couverture is a gem of a shop, specialising in one-off designer pieces for the home, quirky vintage finds, toys and romantic clothes for children and women."
The Finacial Times, 1 May 2009
How To Spend It. The Cult Shop
“As a double shop, Couverture exists almost by accident. Emily Dyson was looking for a site to expand her eight year old Couverture boutique at the same time as her husband, Ian Paley, was considering opening a shop for his own and other menswear ranges. Behind a small shopfront in Notting Hill they discovered a vast former timberyard that enables them to work separately from the same premises. In a year it has become a destination for local families, supplying clothes and homeware with a distinctive cool, nostalgic and authentic touch."
"Quality and authenticity are buying watch words for the couple and their research has paid off with a fine array of independent brands on sale."
Grand Designs, January 2009
"...well-edited selection of vintage and designer finds with a kooky twist"
Vogue, December 2008
The Secret Address Book
“Emily Dyson’s shop is a lovingly crafted personal universe offering original designer pieces for the home, selections from European clothing lines and fanciful vintage lines. Visit the light-filled Notting Hill showroom, which shares space with husband Ian Paley’s The Garbstore, and take time to browse the remarkable range of merchandise.”
The Observer Magazine, September 2008
“Couverture & The Garbstore. This sounds like a depressingly trendy band, but fear not – it’s actually an amazing new shop in Notting Hill selling…clothes, cute knick-knacks and furnishings. Phew!”
ES Magazine, September 2008
“Arranged over three floors, the shop is a temple of boho-chic, each shelf spiralling with mismatching teacups, vintage leather satchels and organic blankets costing £145. Emily, who previously worked for Paul Smith, designed the tea cosies and the hot water bottle covers. But the clothes – pale chiffon shirts and dresses, draped on the rails like butterflies – are bought in from little known European labels such as Humanoid and April May.”
Vogue, September 2008
“Wedged between the grand stucco-fronted houses and chic boutiques of Notting Hill’s Blenheim and Elgin Crescents…Emily Dyson’s shop, Couverture couldn’t be better placed. Recently relocated from Chelsea, the boutique is a light, airy space designed by architect Merethe Kristensen. A one-stop shop for locals (Claudia Schiffer is a regular) it combines Emily’s Couverture – stocking everything from womenswear, accessories and jewellery to nostalgic children’s toys and clothes, home accessories, furniture and vintage bits and bobs – with The Garbstore, her husband Ian Paley’s menswear brand. Paley’s wares include his own-label designer denims, retro tees and utilitarian jackets. Both dimensions of the shop perfectly encapsulate the couple’s effortless sense of style.
Stealthily, via her understated chic, she’s bringing something back to an area that was on the verge of slipping its grip on its individuality. And you can’t ask more than that from a shop.”
The Sunday Times Style, June 2008
“Couverture & The Garbstore is a rather yum new lifestyle emporium selling fashion for the whole family, as well as some whimsical bits for the home.”
Daily Mail, May 2008
“Couverture & The Garbstore is a hip concept shop that has proved quite a treasure trove since it opened in London’s Notting Hill. The brainchild of Emily Dyson and her husband Ian Paley, the store is stocked with womenswear, vintage finds, home accessories and children’s products, as well as menswear brand Garbstore.”
London Lite, May 2008
“…I felt duty-bound to visit the latest dinky department store to open – Couverture & The Garbstore in Notting Hill (where else?) I immediately fell in love with the chic, homely vibe…Thrown into the mix of “his ‘n’ hers” clothing, is gorgeous kidswear and great retro knick-knacks for the house on a mezzanine level. I have to admit, I liked this wholesome, friendly atmosphere and probably would pop back to pick up the cutesy crockery and Marni-esque bed throws…”
The London Paper, April 2008
“Couverture & The Garbstore is a quirky store stocking exclusive designs for men, women and kids. The brainchild of Emily Dyson (daughter of James, he of vacuum cleaner fame,) and ex-Levis and Paul Smith designer Ian Paley. The likes of Elle Macpherson and Patricia Arquette have already been spotted a-spending.”
Time Out 2008 Shopping Awards
“Look no further if you’re in search of a unique gift for a child or a mum. Covetable one-offs are what Couverture does so well, whether you’re drawn to bold hand-woven cushions emblazoned with fruit (£89) or French, musical jewellery boxes (£15). A hand picked selection of vintage collectables, from furniture to jewellery to toys, will also charm.”