About Susannah Cotton

Susannah is a lifestyle brand run by designer and founder - Susannah Hardie - and her life and business-partner - musician Jimmy Hartridge. Based in Sussex, England we met in mid-80’s Oxford and bonded over a shared passion for punk and other rock music. Jimmy has spent decades touring the world with his band Swervedriver, and we have three children together. “My design work has been strongly influenced by artists such as children's book illustrator Maurice Sendak, designer William De Morgan, Andy Warhol, The Velvet Underground, David Bowie and many other bohemian artists. I find many gown designs to be too "busy" in terms of their patterns. I prefer to keep my designs simpler and clean, yet strong and bold.” The gowns are hand made using traditional hand-block and screen-printing techniques on light breathable cotton to ensure maximum comfort. We have sold thousands of our robes worldwide and supply hotels and spas in places such as California, Tasmania, Greece, Ibiza and the South of France. Featured in major press publications like The New York Times, The Independent, The Daily Telegraph and New York Magazine. Our gowns have featured in major national TV shows, such as the BBC's smash hit "Trigger Point" and ITV's "Murder in Paradise" Celebrities who wear and love our gowns include Iggy Pop, Jessica Paré, Mary Portas and many more. Our gowns to represent all-inclusive values and to suit people of all ages. Thank you, Susannah & Jimmy Read their story