About Us
Story
Their Nibs started as a dream in 2003 when our founder, Fiona, faced the daunting juggle of a demanding fashion career and unexpectedly becoming a single mum to her little boy, fondly dubbed ‘his nibs’.
She knew she had a great eye for print and a passion for beautiful designs, so staring into the fire one sleepless night she decided to do something very brave, and more than a little scary. Drawing upon all those key skills of hers to start something of her very own; a brand that would allow her to flourish, but also be the mum she wanted to be.
Fast Forward 21 Years
It’s been a rollercoaster! It’s been a little bit like bringing up a 3rd child for Fiona - ups and downs, a fair share of "oops" moments, and lots of drama! From having a childrenswear shop in Notting Hill to growing in the world of online shopping, we’re now based in our quirky little studio in the basement of a hotel in London, and a team of ten now makes Their Nibs happen.
Their Nibs has proudly evolved into a women-focused fashion brand, specialising in sleepwear and unique prints that celebrate the natural world, vibrant colour and feeling good. After Fiona met our designer, Sia, in 2014, they’ve been creating dreamy prints and designing timeless and practical collections together ever since!
Our Team
We even have our very own warehouse in Edinburgh led by our customer services manager, Heather. Our friendly warehouse team carefully pack your orders and are available at the end of a phone line whenever you need them. We are so proud and happy to be where we are today, and it’s all thanks to our amazing community of print lovers, pyjama lovers and overall vibrant, special people!
Fiona
Fiona founded Their Nibs in 2003 to bring alive the beautiful prints, original ideas and appealing shapes that inspired her but she couldn’t find anywhere else. Today, she can often be found hunting for even more ideas in Portobello Market accompanied by her son (the original “His Nibs”), her daughter (the real boss) and wise old man dog, Rocket.
Fave pair of Nibs: The white hummingbird, I love matching my little girl in them.
Sia
Sia is our incredible designer whose drawings define our iconic prints. Taking her eclectic inspiration from reading, art history and the wonders of the natural world – including flowers and wild animals – you’ll most often find her wandering through fields learning the names of pretty plants, falling off a surfboard or snuggled up with a good book.
Fave pair of Nibs: The field flowers, it came to life when we were in lockdown and the only place I could go was an outdoor garden centre. The colour and life in the flowers were so comforting to capture.
Our London HQ
In our cosy London studio, every print begins as a hand-drawn sketch and every style is dreamt up with you in mind. This is where colour palettes are perfected, fabric swatches are poured over, and shapes are tried and tested - all by our small, women-led team. From the first pencil line to the final design, everything is created with love, care, and a little everyday magic.
OUR EDINBURGH WAREHOUSE
Tucked away in Edinburgh, our small but mighty warehouse team are the hands (and hearts!) behind every order. From carefully packing your pyjamas with love, to making sure customer queries are answered quickly and kindly, this is where the magic of Their Nibs comes to life. Every parcel is wrapped with the same care we’d give a gift to a friend!
Keeping it in the family
We love keeping things close to home. Fiona’s son Finn captures the magic of our collections through videography, while her niece Tabby works her artistry with hair and make-up on our photoshoots. It means every campaign really is a family affair - created with love, laughter, and a personal touch you won’t find anywhere else.
Our Mission
We’re passionate about creating beautiful long-lasting products at an affordable price point, to inspire moments of comfort and happiness, with the idea of feeling good at our core. Our goal is to bring the joy of print to more areas of your day, so you can feel good at times you need it most.
From design and fabric sourcing to manufacturing, shipping and delivery to our customers, we’re also constantly striving to be as sustainable as we can be. We believe that even the smallest actions can make a big difference. We may be wee, but we are mighty!
Someone Special
Their Nibs has always been a family-orientated small business, with friends and family members always helping along the way – we wouldn’t be where we are without them! ‘His nibs’ now towers over us all while helping us with his videography skills. Mr Their Nibs, Charlie, remains on hand to put up our studio shelves and make rails for pop-up shops, but the biggest change to the Their Nibs family has been the arrival of our magical little girl.
She is the reason we donate 20% of the profits from our kids pyjamas, and selected collections, to Coram, an adoption charity so close to our hearts. She’s also the reason for a few new laughter lines!