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Discovered by Darcy Sustainable apparel, inspired by our four-legged family members! It wasn't until she was home that I thought, 'I can do that!'. Please help a dog-dad out!

Having waited several years for the timing to be right, in May 2020 I finally paid my deposit on a Miniature Dachshund puppy, at just a day old. Darcy came home eight long weeks later, and we've loved every minute since (she hasn't eaten anything valuable or deadly yet). I spent my puppy-prep time searching for small businesses I could support, and quickly acquired an affordable, high quality ward

robe for our new arrival. Since then, I have purchased a sewing machine and learnt to use it, experimented with a variety of patterns, techniques and fabrics, and was proud to launch Discovered by Darcy with a strong introductory range. Since our October 4th launch we have grown significantly, and continue to release unique and fun designs for you and your pup to enjoy! Late in October, we welcomed home our second puppy, Ember. She is a keen, cheeky assistant, carefully managing our quality control department and finally joining Darcy in the spotlight, taking part in her first campaign with the release of our Valentines 2021 collection. We are very excited to be integrating more of our baby girl into the DBD feed! Our products are handmade to order with you and your pup in mind; we consider appearance, longevity and safety in our manufacturing, and meticulous attention to detail throughout. We hope you'll stick around for our journey - we have so much planned! We frequently add new products to our permanent collection, as well as a host of holiday collections with unique fabrics to mark the occasion. After all, our pups are family, and it's only right they be part of the celebration! In short, we'd love if you'd consider us for your bandana needs. This business has been a labour of love, and the girls really like lamb treats (the expensive kind!).

We cannot believe it's the final day already 🤯Thank you so much to everybody who has taken the time to stop by and see u...
31/07/2025

We cannot believe it's the final day already 🤯

Thank you so much to everybody who has taken the time to stop by and see us, say hello and of course your support is hugely appreciated, too! We hope you all love your purchases from the show this week 🧡

Naturally, the fun isn't over yet! Pop by and see us in section 29 (swipe to see us on the map!) today for those last minute purchases, all custom created for you here at the show 😋

We can't wait to see you! 🐕

It truly feels like I've created my own little universe... 😅✏️Over the past 20 months or so, I've drawn over a thousand ...
30/07/2025

It truly feels like I've created my own little universe... 😅✏️

Over the past 20 months or so, I've drawn over a thousand of my little caricatures - from our 700 strong collection of Canine Companions (stock designs to represent a wide variety of breeds and colours), to custom pieces depicting unique dogs; cross-breeds, unusual colours/markings, and even trick poses! 🐕

This was mostly the plan (I always wanted a huge collection, but this might be even bigger than I'd dreamt of 😅), so I shouldn't really be surprised... But there's still something so surreal about seeing all of my little illustrations bounding out into the world and into your homes 🥰

Have a photo of you and your pets enjoying your DBD - maybe even replicating our drawings? Please tag us - I'd love to see them!

Looking to get your hands on some bargains from home, including our brand new Essentials Softshell? 😏​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Kee...
30/07/2025

Looking to get your hands on some bargains from home, including our brand new Essentials Softshell? 😏​​​​​​​​
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Keep an eye on our stories today, where we'll be offering some extra discounts on your faves, as well as early access to our latest products 💰​​​​​​​​
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Naturally we're still working the New Forest Show today, so if you do have any questions please leave them down below, and bear with us as we get back to you 😋​​​​​​​​
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What are you hoping to see featured in the sale? 👀

Spent the day cuddling dogs, chatting with dog lovers and watching horse displays 🐶🐴Called it work.Grateful doesn't even...
29/07/2025

Spent the day cuddling dogs, chatting with dog lovers and watching horse displays 🐶🐴

Called it work.

Grateful doesn't even cover it 🧡

The New Forest & Hampshire Show is officially open! 😋This show wastes no time, with displays and livestock classes alrea...
29/07/2025

The New Forest & Hampshire Show is officially open! 😋

This show wastes no time, with displays and livestock classes already in motion - and with so much variety to see and do, there's truly something for everybody to enjoy all day long! 🙌🏻

Of course, if you catch a break between activities, we'd love for you to pop by and see us in the shopping village, section 29 - swipe to see us pinpointed on the map! - to design something special to go home with you 🧡

Our complete range of clothing and accessories is on display and ready for you to discover, try on and design, with your personalised purchases being made here today! No impatiently waiting for your items to ship 😉

We hope to see you soon! 👋🏻

Colours - essential for any good adventure 😎Our brand new Essentials Softshell comes in a variety of colours, from our m...
28/07/2025

Colours - essential for any good adventure 😎

Our brand new Essentials Softshell comes in a variety of colours, from our more reserved, practical shades of Black, Navy and Grey, to flashy Red and Royal Blue! 🌈

A slightly thinner coat than our OG Softshells, these jackets also feature soft-bound elasticated cuffs rather than velcro adjustment - providing an alternative sensory experience ✨️

Of course we've also maintained those classic, non-compromisable features - zipped pockets, polar fleece lining and of course, made entirely using recycled plastic bottles! 💪🏼

If you've got any questions about this exciting new range, please drop them below!

Introducing the Essentials Softshell ✨️ Here at Discovered by Darcy, we understand the value behind practical clothing t...
28/07/2025

Introducing the Essentials Softshell ✨️

Here at Discovered by Darcy, we understand the value behind practical clothing that'll see you through adventures with your pup, whatever the weather 🌦 When we launched our Recycled Softshells last year, your orders gradually trickled through, and the feedback has been unanimous - these truly are one of the best releases we've shared to date 💪🏼

But of course, we appreciate they're also the most costly product in our collection - and we've been quietly preparing behind the scenes to release an additional, fresh take on this water-resistant layer, that's a little friendlier on the bank 💰

As always, we've not sacrificed any of our usual standards, and features include:

🪶 Lightweight fleece-lined jacket
📏 Sizes S-3XL
🎨 5 Colours
♻️ Made entirely using recycled plastic bottles
☂️ Water-resistant & Windproof

These are debuting here at the New Forest Show, and we'll be sharing more on these here on Instagram very soon, but we'd love to hear your thoughts! 🤭

Look into your eyes, and the sky's the limit... 🥹Have you ever noticed that some orders feature detailed, colourful eyes...
27/07/2025

Look into your eyes, and the sky's the limit... 🥹

Have you ever noticed that some orders feature detailed, colourful eyes? 👀 When designing the series, the focus was creating versatile artwork that could represent your pups as easily as possible, so our quirky black ovals became a standard across the Canine Companions series 😋

That being said, adding colours can be a real defining feature, particularly for pets with a wall eye (one brown and the other blue), or for darker colours where the eyes are little more subtle and need the added detail to truly pop 😍

With such a complicated collection, our efforts to maintain simplicity mean our little black ovals will always be the standard - but what do you think, do you like the added detail or prefer them without? 🤔

Willow's Woolies at the New Forest Show 🐕🐎Whilst we won't be joined by the girls (yes, all three of them - and they're a...
26/07/2025

Willow's Woolies at the New Forest Show 🐕🐎

Whilst we won't be joined by the girls (yes, all three of them - and they're all going to be equally missed!), Lydia's hand-crafted hats will be returning to their shelves on the DBD stand - and we've had a restock, so please do come and check out the latest additions! 👀

If you're new here, Lydia is one of our incredible brand reps, and when she launched .woolies last year, we quickly planned on a collaborative year of events - bringing fun and fashionable accessories for human and hound across the UK! 😋

Our 2025 season wouldn't have been the same without this trio, and so whilst they cannot be there to meet you all in person, please do stop by to browse her latest collection, and know that any support for this small business will be so very appreciated 🧡

Equestrian Couture 🐴We're travelling down to the beautiful New Forest to build for the show today, and so it seemed fitt...
26/07/2025

Equestrian Couture 🐴

We're travelling down to the beautiful New Forest to build for the show today, and so it seemed fitting to share something I've prepared for this prestigious event (and drawing inspiration from many of the equestrian exhibits!) - we're making it easier than ever before to create custom horse-themed clothing with us - here at the New Forest Show! 🥰

Horses have long been a passion of mine, and whilst it's been several years since I've been active within that world, it has been truly cathartic to draw a series of horses to add to our collection ✏️🧡

We have a couple of days before the show begins, and you know we'll be making the most of the extra time here - exploring the forest with our dogs, and seeing how many ponies we can spot! 😋

Clothing for pet-lovers - tastefully done 🫡When curating the original Discovered by Darcy clothing collection, I was ins...
25/07/2025

Clothing for pet-lovers - tastefully done 🫡

When curating the original Discovered by Darcy clothing collection, I was inspired to create wearable, unisex-friendly designs - without the cheesiness and gaudy fonts 😄

We released three original slogans;

• This Is My Dog Walking Hoodie
• Me And My Dog Have Plans
• I'd Love To But My Dog Said No

Since then, we have expanded our range of slogans, exploring fresh themes and even adding a little sass 🫣 As always, striving for thoughtfully designed pieces that reflect your personality, and keep you looking and feeling your best 🙌🏻

Shipping Update 📦We are leaving to set up at the New Forest Show tomorrow, July 26th - extending the event into a small ...
25/07/2025

Shipping Update 📦

We are leaving to set up at the New Forest Show tomorrow, July 26th - extending the event into a small holiday, returning home on August 2nd ☀️🐴

Whilst the website remains open for orders, please note that fulfillment will resume from Monday August 4th 😊️ Orders placed up until now will all be dispatched before we leave for the show, so please do not worry - existing purchases are not impacted!

Apologies for any inconvenience, with a longer break than usual we do expect this to incur a longer wait on some orders - but we appreciate your patience, and hope they'll be worth the wait! 🧡

As previously noted, we'll have some new products at the show with us (primarily for photographing in this stunning location - though we do have some stock travelling with us 😋) - perhaps we'll offer a story sale as their online debut? 🤔

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