And Danu

And Danu, coastal-inspired fashion and jewellery in Whitstable

And Danu is a clothing and jewellery shop located in Whitstable, in the county of Kent (United Kingdom). Its catalogue combines its own garments with a selection of guest brands, and covers clothing as well as accessories, homeware and jewellery. The company states that its garments are inspired by the Kent coast, where it is based, and reflect a coastal style with clean contemporary lines.

Own garments and featured collections

The shop organises its clothing range into categories such as tops, trousers, skirts, dresses, sweatshirts and jumpers, jackets and gilets, and T-shirts. Among its most promoted items are the Izzy sweatshirts, available in waffle cotton and in several colours, and pieces such as the Felix top in red gingham cotton, the Charlotte trouser, the Zaza dress in stonewashed linen, the Zaza skirt in white linen and the Sukey dress in olive stonewashed linen. The site indicates that the T-shirts, which had sold out at one point, were back in stock.

Own jewellery

And Danu has its own jewellery line organised into earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings. The catalogue shows pieces such as the Anchor necklace, the Anchor bracelet, the Coast hoop earrings, the small Petrel hoop earrings, the Cormorant necklace and the Carrick bracelet. The prices shown at the time of the analysis ranged from £25 to £40 for several of these pieces.

Guest brands and other categories

In addition to its own production, the shop brings together brands such as Le Bon Shoppe, Meller, Pairs Socks, ELLA., Nais Paris, Sook Bags, Cubic, Winona Irene, Yoko Wool, SueSilkHK, Homework and The Hoxton Press. Its offering is completed with accessories — socks, scarves, bags, caps and hats, hair accessories, slippers and sunglasses —, homeware such as candles, cards, books and notepads, matches and soap, and a summer sale section.

Production and sustainability approach

According to the company's own presentation, its garments are designed in Whitstable and made almost entirely in the UK, with responsibly sourced fabrics. The brand describes its approach as an attempt to make fashion slow and sustainable.

Physical shop and service

The shop is located at 54 Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AQ. The hours indicated on the site are 10:30am to 5pm every day, with a variation on Sundays, when it closes at 4pm. The shop offers shipping and handles returns, and has a wholesale section.

Location and contact

54 Harbour Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AQ