IMPORTANT UPDATES: Winter Break + Our Year in Review

In 2018 we saw CAIT SHEA come alive, with our owner + designer Cait Shea Clark opening not one, but two storefronts in downtown Chester. The trials of these first eight months in business have been tireless—floods, illnesses, naysayers—but we saw endless support and encouragement flood through our yellow door, enough to conquer anything. As nervous as she was about founding her own Slow Fashion clothing brand, she held her ground, followed her heart (and best business sense), and had a killer first year. That's no surprise: she's been training for this her whole life. 

We are pleased to announce that during the month of December, we collected over 20 new toys for the Yale New Haven Children's Hospital and 21 coats for the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry.  They told us to say thank you. Thank you to all who donated, your generosity does not go unnoticed. 

Our seasonal staples have been flying off the shelves, and we don't have any fabric left for more. Some colors and styles are no longer available, but a limited selection awaits a lucky few in the boutique downstairs. Please contact the store at hello@caitshea.com if you are interested in viewing the collection during this interim. 

Despite a rather cumbersome cast on her right arm, Cait's first Knitting 101 workshop was a great success! Thank you to all who came out and gave knitting a chance. Our next workshop will be Jan. 31. Tickets available on our Facebook event. 

We've unfortunately had to postpone our Jan. 24 Intro Hat workshop until February—exact dates coming soon.

We kicked off our first free knitting series this past weekend with a classic Stitch & B*tch! We're staying open an hour later on Sundays to create a space for knitters to gather and knit. Running through February @ Sprouted.  

In light of our winter recess, we are postponing this book event until March 1. You can get tickets and learn more info on our event page in the meantime, and we recommend you check out Melissa's website and NPR interview on All Things Considered, as well. 

Inspired by Joshua Tree and the whole of the American landscape, the 2019 Spring Collection is really something special: the designs, fabrics, and patterns are simultaneously timeless and contemporary. Get ready for linen, silk, cotton twill, and vintage colors like you wouldn't believe, earth-toned style never before seen in these parts of town.

Lookbook coming your way. 

We plan on using our time-off wisely by completely revamping our website. We'll put the final touches on the new CAITSHEA.com just as Cait Shea puts the final touches on her spring collection. We are excited to be showcasing our quality Made in Chester, CT, USA, clothes on the world wide web for all to see. We will also be working on an online journal geared towards minimalism, slow fashion, and conscious living.