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Impressārum

  

Established in Bowness-on-Windermere in 2013 and now proudly located in the heart of Windermere, Impressarum offers a unique collection of distinctively quirky, organic cotton t-shirts and hoodies designed for people who love the Lake District as much as we do.

We also feature an extensive collection by Dirty Velvet, a design collective, focused on producing high quality clothing with designs that offer a creatively different perspective to the mainstream.


 

Hi, I’m Helly, the founder of Impressarum. I spent my early childhood growing up in Windermere in the seventies (telling you all my age here!) This gave me a love for the Lake District that’s never faded, no matter where in the world I’ve found myself living. Impressarum designs all have a subtle distressed effect, giving a nod to that seventies feel — relaxed, timeless, and full of character.

 
     
Our collection is crafted with care — using superior quality organic cotton, screen printed by hand in Cumbria with eco-friendly, water-based inks. All our Lake District designs are limited editions of just 100 pieces.
     

      Next door, you’ll find our sister store, featuring our distinctive jewellery brand:
  
    

Away With The Spoon

Sterling silver statement jewellery with repurposed attitude, designed and handcrafted by Helly Baynham.

Each one-of-a-kind piece is recycled and up-cycled from antique sterling silver with a history, a story, a connection with the past — often Victorian Gothic.

Much of the collection is oxidised to highlight texture and create a bold, dark aesthetic. These designs have lavish weight, notable proportions, and aren’t afraid to be seen and heard!

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      Both Impressarum and Away With The Spoon have grown from passion projects into established, thriving brands — rooted in the spirit and soul of the Lake District.

Look forward to seeing you soon x