Collette Costello

About Collette Costello

Welcome,

I am Collette Costello, a designer from Manchester, UK. I have combined my passions, crafts, wellbeing and nature to bring you my range of hygge knitted handbags.

Some of my favourite days have been spent enjoying hygge moments in nature, camping or stargazing in my back garden at home with friends, family and my dog. Now I want to help you find your hygge moment.

A woman wearing sunglasses, a polka-dot top, and a cardigan walking a medium-sized brown dog on a leash along a grassy coastal path overlooking the sea.

Where it all started

My Nanna Betty taught me how to sew and knit when I was a little girl. We spent many cosy Sundays chatting, crafting and sharing stories.

Handbags are hand knitted to bring an extra cosy, homely feel, while celebrating sustainable craft traditions passed down through generations of women.

I hope you enjoy snuggling up with my hygge-inspired knitted handbags and creating your own special moments as much as I enjoyed creating them.

Collette Costello Background

My creative journey is a long one. I am a qualified lecturer and have spent many years teaching in colleges. I have also had success as a designer and have worked with many organisations on community projects.

You can learn more about my journey, see press coverage, projects and achievements, below.

As seen on…

BBC and Manchester Evening News

Collette Costello designs every item in the collections. Her sustainable creations have been featured in national and local press.

An advertising feature from a newspaper titled "A cup of Kenco Millicano with Collette Costello," featuring a photo of two women chatting over mugs of coffee, followed by an interview about fashion and business in Manchester.
Collette Costello Manchester Evening News

Press coverage and projects

My projects and designs have been featured by many press publications. See my press features below:

Achievements

I have been fortunate to receive funding, awards, and other opportunities. See some of my achievements below:

Projects

Community is at the heart of my work. I have been involved with many projects, taught workshops and organised photoshoots. See examples below:

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