Norfolk, England

Institutional Structure

The Veronika Guardi Foundation operates as an archival and educational initiative established by House of Numbat to preserve the work, philosophy, and cultural legacy of designer Veronika Guardi.

Rooted in the landscapes of Norfolk and connected to her studio work in Bloomsbury, the foundation documents Guardi’s approach to fashion as a system of structure, material intelligence, and longevity.

The foundation operates through four core areas.

1. Archive

The archive preserves the primary materials of Veronika Guardi’s work and research.

These include:

• original sketches and notebooks
• collection boards and design studies
• patterns and garment prototypes
• photographs and studio documentation
• written texts and design philosophy
• digital records of collections and exhibitions

The archive ensures that Guardi’s work remains accessible for future research, exhibitions, and publications.

2. Publications

The foundation supports the publication of archival and research materials that document the Guardi Method and the development of her collections.

Current publications include:

• Veronika Guardi Style
• The Lady Collection — Exhibition Catalogue
• The Sketchbook of Veronika Guardi

Future publications may explore:

• British structural fashion traditions
• countryside wardrobe architecture
• responsible fashion systems
• design philosophy and craft.

3. Exhibitions

The foundation develops exhibitions presenting Veronika Guardi’s work within the wider history of fashion.

Exhibitions present Guardi’s collections not simply as garments, but as part of a wider design system rooted in landscape, material, and structure.

4. Education

Education is a central part of the foundation.

With online consultation,the foundation supports new designers who wish to develop responsible and structurally informed approaches to clothing design.

This educational activity is closely connected with the development studio of House of Numbat.

The Guardi Method

At the centre of the foundation is the design philosophy developed by Veronika Guardi.

The Guardi Method is based on several principles:

• fabric first
• structure before decoration
• clothing designed for real environments
• longevity as a form of luxury
• production guided by responsibility rather than speed.

Through this approach, garments become a dialogue between body, landscape, and craft.

House of Numbat

House of Numbat brings together several connected activities:

• fashion collections
• studio development
• research and publications
• archival preservation.

Together these activities form a platform through which the ideas developed by Veronika Guardi continue to evolve.House of Numbat — The Veronika Guardi Foundation

Mission Statement

House of Numbat
The Veronika Guardi Foundation
Norfolk, England