Our Story
My name is Melissa and I'm the creator, designer and founder of Buck Stone Country Clothing. Buck Stone is a slow fashion company with designs inspired by my historical home town, Buxton in the glorious Peak District. It's a family run business with a passion for the great British countryside and heritage with a commitment to providing quality, traditional, classic clothing that is both stylish but functional for being outside in the Derbyshire climates. I've produced and created ideas and designs that not just meet the needs of country enthusiasts, but also those who love quality, smart attire using materials that use natural fibres where possible and sourced with fine ethical standards. From smart hoodies & stylish accessories, to classic dresses perfect for the races, my range has something for everyone. Come and explore my collection and discover the perfect clothing for your country adventures.
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Keeping you warm and well dressed for every occasion in the countryside.
The Buck Stone Background
Why did we call it Buck Stone? The town name Buxton possibly derives from old English for Buck Stone. Quite commonly names came from sayings or phrases. The buck upon a rock (buck-stone) suggests the name of Buxton. The buck also has reference to the 5th Duke of Devonshire, William Cavendish, who greatly aided the development of the town, two bucks being the supporters of his heraldic arms.
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The Derbyshire Dales and Peak District hold some of the most spectacular views and heritage, and I wanted to portray this in my range of clothing, made for and inspired by the Peak District. Buxton is the heart of the brand. Our town is famous for its spa water, as well as its fine architecture and building history dating back to the 1500's.
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The Romans, who settled here, named Buxton Aquae Arnametiae - Waters of the Goddess of the Grove.
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Sustainability Promise
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Buck Stone prides its self on ensuring all vendors & manufacturers used in the process of all our garments are committed to ethical and moral backgrounds that follow good workplace standards and practices and are committed to the environment. Tweed fabrics used for our hoodies and scrunchies are 100% wool and purchased in Great Britain from companies who hand make them in the UK. Where re-useable materials can be sourced, we will always aim to use those products as well. Embroidery and finishing processes are completed in my studio in Buxton, Derbyshire where most are made to order or produced in small batches.
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The manufacturers we use for our pre-made items in our FLOC collection are all vetted to ensure they have a commitment to sustainability and have a trail that starts from fabric sourcing to final production. They are created from my original designs and patterns to ensure they replicate the high quality I always aim for.
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