OUR MISSION

To re-shape how we shop, with a focus on sustainability, storytelling, and craftsmanship.

SUSTAINABLE

V+S is a community of makers with shared values of sustainability, longevity and enduring quality.

  Designed to last a lifetime: Vigour and Skills is proud to stock meticulously crafted items made from sustainably-sourced materials.

  Creativity with a conscience: We hold ourselves to account by partnering with makers who work to the highest environmental standards.

  Determined to make a difference: By choosing Vigour and Skills, you’re helping to re-shape the way we shop as a society, and celebrating process over mass production. 

  How we’re giving back: We work closely with youth charity Amber to help transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. 

STORYTELLING

Proudly sharing every stage of our makers’ creative process with our customers.

  Get to know our makers: Detailed bios and behind-the-scenes videos open the door to our world of creatives and their crafts.

  Transparent and traceable: By documenting our makers’ slow production process from beginning to end, our customers can see exactly how their items have come to life.

  A highly personalised shopping experience: We connect you with our makers so you’re consulted in every step of the creative process.

  Championing local business: Each of our artisans have their own network of suppliers that you’re helping them to support. 

CRAFTSMANSHIP

Filling lives and homes with objects of singular beauty.

  Exceptional, one-off pieces: Every piece we stock has been thrown, painted, woven, spun, whittled, blown or dyed in its own unique way.

  Bespoke creations according to your specifications: Many of our items are made-to-order by our makers, guaranteeing a truly individual version for you to love.

  A world where every item has a story to tell story to tell: Everything you buy from Vigour and Skills is sure to spark a conversation – and every conversation helps to preserve our makers’ crafts.