This feminist jewellery collection by Tatty Devine and Centenary Action pairs genuine activism with beautiful designs – and actually feels worth your money.
As a feminist magazine, it’s rare that we’ll go out of our way to talk about a product. Most of us have a healthy level of suspicion about the consumerist hellscape we seem to be living in. We’re especially suspicious about the kind that slaps a vague empowerment message on a tote bag made using the unpaid labour of women and girls and calls it liberation. But every now and then, there is something genuine and worth promoting. The new Tatty Devine x Centenary Action jewellery collection is one of those things.
It’s a twelve-piece collaboration with a goal to help fund the campaign for a gender-equal UK Parliament by 2028. It was launched in partnership with Centenary Action (a charity convened by Helen Pankhurst, yes, that Pankhurst), and 10% of all sales go directly to their work. Their aim is to raise funds to help achieve a gender-equal Parliament by 2028. The jewellery itself is inspired by the colours, symbols and tactics used by the suffragettes, many of them drawn from Sylvia Pankhurst’s original designs.
Tatty Devine isn’t new to feminist conversations; it was founded in 1999 by Harriet Vine and Rosie Wolfenden, and has always had a DIY, independent, female-led energy that actually feels sincere. Everything is still handmade by their in-house team in East London, and their collections often feature artists, authors and activists.
The Angel of Freedom necklace (£135) is the biggest piece in the collection and probably the one you’ll see most on Instagram. It’s made from printed, sustainably-sourced wood and features a winged woman in flowing robes, originally illustrated by Sylvia Pankhurst herself in 1910. The design was first used by the Women’s Social and Political Union and appeared on banners, badges, and porcelain tea sets.
The collection as a whole is full of these empowering historical references, whether it’s the Votes for Women sash earrings (£35), the Women’s Suffrage brooch (£95), or the reimagined Suffragette Member’s Card Brooch (£35) that nods to the badges worn during marches and fundraising efforts. The pieces are a mix of ivory acrylics, pearlescent purple, and gold hardware, making them all incredibly wearable.
At the launch event at Tatty Devine’s Covent Garden store, Helen Pankhurst spoke about how central creativity was to her grandmother Sylvia’s activism – not just the posters and leaflets, but the art, the clothing, and yes, the jewellery: “For the Suffragettes fighting for women’s right to vote, jewellery was more than decoration – it was a statement of identity and feminist defiance. The beautiful Tatty Devine collection, inspired by Sylvia Pankhurst’s designs, carry that spirit forward.”
Apparently, even Selfridges gave suffragettes window space in 1910 to display Sylvia’s work. It’s hard to imagine that now, but it’s a reminder that protest has always had a visual language, and that fashion has always played a part in who gets heard. Pankhurst also shared one of the lesser-known sides of the movement: the role of fun and friendship. “That’s what kept the Suffragettes going through the darkest of times,” she said. The point wasn’t just to survive the struggle – it was to find ways to stay connected and visible through it.
The collaboration also arrives at a specific moment. 2025 marks the 97th anniversary of the Equal Franchise Act, and while women now make up 40% of MPs, the goal of achieving full parity in Parliament is still very much a work in progress. Wearing something from this collection isn’t going to overhaul Parliament by itself, obviously. But there’s value in marking your politics in everyday ways, especially when it looks great and you know some of your money is going directly to that cause.
The price range runs from £28 to £135, which puts it firmly in the considered purchase category. If you’ve bought from Tatty Devine before, you’ll know that the brand leans towards statement jewellery that lasts. If you haven’t, this might be the moment to try them out.
If you’re looking to spend your money on something that aligns with your beliefs and doesn’t come from a fast fashion giant, this is a great choice. The collection is available online and at Tatty Devine’s Covent Garden store.
More than anything, it’s nice to see a feminist project that’s grounded in legacy and real activism. The jewellery just happens to be beautiful too!
