About W&R
Wear and Resist was started by me, Sarah Day, in early 2017.
Having grown up in both the US and UK, the political events of 2016 affected me strongly. I wanted to find a way to channel my frustration and rage into a creative endeavour that would raise money for charities working to promote women’s equality and protect women’s rights, which I saw being eroded by Trump’s policies and the growing right-wing movement in the UK.
I have always had a love of eye-catching jewellery, but all of a sudden I felt the need to wear something around my neck that made a real statement; something that would speak to other women. Inspired by the jewellery worn by suffragists and suffragettes, I wanted to create pieces that would demonstrate an allegiance to this suddenly urgent feminist cause.
Eliza and I went on a very crowded bus to London.
I had my
first prototype small Resist necklace in my pocket and was already desperate to
get them made. The march and Eliza's passion for the cause removed any doubts I
had that I could 'do this thing'!
Resisting & persisting
The word Resist was
soon joined by Persist – in reference to the derogatory comments made about Elizabeth Warren – ‘Nevertheless she Persisted’ – that then became a feminist rallying cry.
The Irish Referendum
I made Repeal necklaces and raised money for ARC in the lead up to the Irish Referendum on
Abortion, and Feiminí was designed in collaboration with Irish Gaelic speakers
reflecting this growing feminist movement in Ireland.
Power in Collaboration with Mary Beard
I was asked to make jewellery to celebrate the release of both editions of Mary Beard's Women & Power.
Difficult Woman with Helen Lewis
To celebrate the hardback and then the paperback edition of Helen Lewis's book I made a Difficult Woman, and Difficult necklace.
Wear and Resist is still just us
Each item is designed, hand-made and sent out by me in my Oxfordshire studio. My daughter Eliza is my model and inspiration to keep going. She is also an expert chain maker!
You'll find me
... writing in my wonderful oak summerhouse built by my husband. (Any writers in search of a beautiful writing space get in touch!) My books have been longlisted for several major novel prizes. Having always had a deep interest in both writing and art, (I also has an MFA in painting and worked at Sotheby's auction house for many years) I have a passion for the aesthetic appeal of fonts, and the use of text in art.
My ideal art collection ...
(which I am constantly perfecting in my mind) would consist entirely of text-based works and would definitely include the neon piece below by Tracy Emin.
Solar powered! 🌞
Wear and Resist is now running on solar energy as we work towards making our home and workshop self-sustaining.
Let customers speak for us
Featherlight earrings with an iridescent sheen. Whats not to love?!
Go on and treat yourself. You know you want to!
Love my beautifully made anchor earrings which I bought for myself for Mother’s Day. Will post a pic as soon as I wear them. I’m saving them for a mini cruise in Amsterdam with my fav group, Track Dogs.
This is the second pair of flower earrings I have purchased, first the cherry blossom, now the snow drops- they are just as stunning. Surprisingly light to wear considering the size, and many comments asking where I have got them from!
I have several Wear and Resist pieces which I absolutely love and this is no different! Such a lovely colour and I love the message so much!
I absolutely love my rose gold anchor earrings. I have had lots of compliments wearing them and for statement earrings they are so light weight to wear. They are fabulous 👌
These are super cool and funky. I love the vibrant red colour. They are the perfect size and very comfortable to wear. Really nice to have the options to choose the colours and whether you want gold or silver. Thoroughly recommend
I love this necklace so much - everything about this purchase makes me happy. Thanks!
This is my third necklace from Wear & Resist, and I love it. Like my others, I get loads of compliments. The note in the packaging, the charity donations - everything about this purchase makes me happy. Thanks!
Gorgeous necklace! Really pleased with it. So helpful & engaging with my query of colours/type. Im sure I'll be ordering more jewellery.
I absolutely love these hoop lightning bolt earrings and the fact that you get three different colours of bolts is such a bonus. I've had so many compliments on these and so far I've only worn the blue ones ! Thank you Sarah for making this incredible jewellery which is not only so well made but eye catching as well! Love, love, love them.
Fabulous piece , stunning!
Just as described x
Have had several comments when wearing this but also suspect some people choose not to see it haha.
I totally love all the items I have bought!! just got the Witch earnings last week and bloody love them. Wore them to a friends the other night and immediately some one was straight on your website to get something!
Another little pair or lightning bolt hoops for me, for those days where I'm feeling a little understated but still me. These ones are so sparkly and as always they are beautifully finished. My order arrived quickly and was well packaged. Thank you !!
I don't really need an excuse to purchase new earrings but this time it was to tell me that I'm proud of myself in my new job. The earrings are great, well made as I've come to know from W&R, arrived quickly and well packaged in a little box. There's so many colours to choose from, great for coordinating or contrasting with workwear. The lightning bolt earrings always attract compliments, they really are fab! Thank you!!
