Nicola Ridd Instant

It started with the gate. The old iron gate at the foot of Black Combe, the one that led to the abandoned shepherd’s hut. Every morning on her run, Nicola would find it swinging open. Every evening, she’d latch it shut. And every dawn, it would be open again, groaning on its hinges like a tired old dog.

She spent over 10 years working with high-end lifestyle brand TOAST , honing her skills in design, pattern cutting, and garment construction. nicola ridd

She was washing the mud off her boots when she heard a voice. Not a whisper. Not a memory. A real, clear voice, like someone standing just behind her left shoulder. It started with the gate

Nicola Ridd-Davies has a 1st Class Honours degree in Garment Technology and Design and has held various high-level positions in the fashion industry throughout her career. Her background combines technical precision with creative design. Every evening, she’d latch it shut

For decades, ADHD was viewed through a hyperactive, little boy lens. Nicola Ridd is one of the key voices shouting that this model is broken, especially for women. Her work focuses on the idea that women with ADHD aren't "broken"—they are exhausted.