Nostalgic clothing for contemporary women
We believe that slow living, just like during the old times, can help tackle the problems of fast fashion. That’s why we produce small batch classics inspired by Grandma’s favorite wardrobe staple - the Samfu - using only quality rescued fabrics which were otherwise destined for landfills.
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Big Sister Cheongsam Top in lilac daisy
Regular price $98.00
1 left in stock
Packing everything we love about the Cheongsam into an effortless mandarin collar top, this classic silhouette will be a proud addition to your wardrobe. Beyond the new year, the top can be paired with Big Sister skirt or high waisted jeans for a casual day out. Made of soft breathable rayon, it is available in 5 more lovely prints - purple vines, scarlet field, wildflower, blue bouquet & maroon blooms.
Details you'll love:
- Mandarin collar
- Traditional metal press stud closure
- Soft breathable rayon
- Cropped length
- Unlined, not sheer
Made ethically at a women-owned and operated factory in Cambodia. Designed with love in Singapore.
Sizing
- View general size guide
- Jewly is 5' 5" (165cm), a UK 6 top & UK 6-8 bottom, wearing size S.
- Bust 30" (76cm)/ Waist 24.5" (62cm) / Hip 37" (94cm)
This piece is made out of 100% rayon deadstock fabric. This means fabric left over from overproduction usually by larger fashion manufacturers. By using deadstock fabric, we save gallons of water and reduce the amount of textile waste that get sent to the landfills.
While fabric has been pre-washed, some shrinking might still occur during first few washes. Gentle hand wash me separately in cold water and lay flat to dry in shade for best results. Definitely don't bleach or wring or tumble dry me. Steam iron on medium heat.
Grandma taught us to be honest and value quality over quantity.
Let's be honest with you- here's what you pay for:
*Excludes administrative & development costs which adds to the actual cost to make each piece.
Size Guide
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
| UK | 6-8 | 8-10 | 12 | 14 |
| US | 2-4 | 4-6 | 8 | 10 |
Product Measurements (inches)
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
| Bust | 35.4 | 36 | 37.5 | 39.5 |
| Waist | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 |
| Length | 18.5 | 19 | 19.5 | 20.5 |
Product Measurements (cm)
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
| Bust | 90 | 92 | 96 | 100 |
| Waist | 92 | 94 | 98 | 102 |
| Length | 47 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
- View general size guide
Big Sister Skirt in lilac daisy
Regular price $128.00
2 left in stock
This bestselling bias cut skirt is a crowd pleaser - hugging your curves in all the right places, it goes well with any tee for a street style look and can be dressed up with our Big Sister Cheongsam Top or Puff Sleeve Top.
Made of soft breathable rayon, it is available in 6 more colourful prints - scarlet field, wildflower, purple vines, blue bouquet, maroon blooms and rose garden.
Details you'll love:
- Elasticated waist
- Hugs through the hips
- Flattering midi, over-knee length
- Unlined, not sheer
Made ethically at a women-owned and operated factory in Cambodia. Designed with love in Singapore.
Sizing
- View general size guide
- Jewly is 5' 5" (165cm), a UK 6 top & UK 6-8 bottom, wearing size S.
- Bust 30" (76cm)/ Waist 24.5" (62cm) / Hip 37" (94cm)
- Size up if you are in between sizes
This piece is made out of 100% rayon deadstock fabric. This means fabric left over from overproduction usually by larger fashion manufacturers. By using deadstock fabric, we save gallons of water and reduce the amount of textile waste that get sent to the landfills.
While fabric has been pre-washed, some shrinking might still occur during first few washes. Gentle hand wash me separately in cold water and lay flat to dry in shade for best results. Definitely don't bleach or wring or tumble dry me. Steam iron on medium heat.
Grandma taught us to be honest and value quality over quantity.
Let's be honest with you- here's what you pay for:
*Excludes administrative & development costs which adds to the actual cost to make each piece.
|
SIZE |
S | M | L | XL |
| UK | 6-8 | 8-10 | 12 | 14 |
| US | 2-4 | 4-6 | 8 | 10 |
Product Measurements (inches)
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
| Waist | 24-27 | 26-29 | 27-31 | 30-33 |
| Hip | 36-40 | 38-42 | 39-43 | 41-45 |
| Length | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31.5 |
Product Measurements (cm)
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
| Waist | 62-70 | 65-74 | 70-78 | 76-84 |
| Hip | 92-102 | 96-106 | 100-110 | 104-114 |
| Length | 74 | 76 | 78 | 80 |
Big Sister Cheongsam Top in scarlet field
Regular price $98.00Packing everything we love about the Cheongsam into an effortless mandarin collar top, this classic silhouette will be a proud addition to your wardrobe. Beyond the new year, the top can be paired with Big Sister skirt, or high waisted jeans for a casual day out. Made of soft breathable cotton, it is available in more colourful prints - wildflower, purple vines, lilac daisy, fuchsia foliage and maroon blooms.
Details you'll love:
- Mandarin collar
- Traditional metal press stud closure
- Soft breathable cotton
- Cropped length
- Unlined, not sheer
Made ethically at a women-owned and operated factory in Cambodia. Designed with love in Singapore.
Sizing
- View general size guide
- Mali is 5' 10" (178cm), a UK 6-8 top & 8-10 bottom, wearing size M.
- Bust 34" (86cm)/ Waist 28" (71cm) / Hip 38" (96.5cm)
This piece is made out of 100% rayon deadstock fabric. This means fabric left over from overproduction usually by larger fashion manufacturers. By using deadstock fabric, we save gallons of water and reduce the amount of textile waste that get sent to the landfills.
While fabric has been pre-washed, some shrinking might still occur during first few washes. Gentle hand wash me separately in cold water and lay flat to dry in shade for best results. Definitely don't bleach or wring or tumble dry me. Steam iron on medium heat.
Grandma taught us to be honest and value quality over quantity.
Let's be honest with you- here's what you pay for:
*Excludes administrative & development costs which adds to the actual cost to make each piece.
Size Guide
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
| UK | 6-8 | 8-10 | 12 | 14 |
| US | 2-4 | 4-6 | 8 | 10 |
Product Measurements (inches)
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
| Bust | 35.4 | 36 | 37.5 | 39.5 |
| Waist | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 |
| Length | 18.5 | 19 | 19.5 | 20.5 |
Product Measurements (cm)
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
| Bust | 90 | 92 | 96 | 100 |
| Waist | 92 | 94 | 98 | 102 |
| Length | 47 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
- View general size guide
Big Sister Skirt in scarlet field
Regular price $128.00This bestselling bias cut skirt is a crowd pleaser - hugging your curves in all the right places, it goes well with any tee for a street style look and can be dressed up with our Big Sister Cheongsam Top or Puff Sleeve Top.
Made of soft breathable rayon, it is available in 6 more colourful prints - purple vines, wildflower, lilac daisy, blue bouquet, maroon blooms and rose garden.
Details you'll love:
- Elasticated waist
- Hugs through the hips
- Flattering midi, over-knee length
- Unlined, not sheer
Made ethically at a women-owned and operated factory in Cambodia. Designed with love in Singapore.
Sizing
- View general size guide
- Mali is 5' 10" (178cm), a UK 6-8 top & 8-10 bottom, wearing size M.
- Bust 34" (86cm)/ Waist 28" (71cm) / Hip 38" (96.5cm)
- Size up if you are in between sizes
This piece is made out of 100% rayon deadstock fabric. This means fabric left over from overproduction usually by larger fashion manufacturers. By using deadstock fabric, we save gallons of water and reduce the amount of textile waste that get sent to the landfills.
While fabric has been pre-washed, some shrinking might still occur during first few washes. Gentle hand wash me separately in cold water and lay flat to dry in shade for best results. Definitely don't bleach or wring or tumble dry me. Steam iron on medium heat.
Grandma taught us to be honest and value quality over quantity.
Let's be honest with you- here's what you pay for:
*Excludes administrative & development costs which adds to the actual cost to make each piece.
|
SIZE |
S | M | L | XL |
| UK | 6-8 | 8-10 | 12 | 14 |
| US | 2-4 | 4-6 | 8 | 10 |
Product Measurements (inches)
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
| Waist | 24-27 | 26-29 | 27-31 | 30-33 |
| Hip | 36-40 | 38-42 | 39-43 | 41-45 |
| Length | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31.5 |
Product Measurements (cm)
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
| Waist | 62-70 | 65-74 | 70-78 | 76-84 |
| Hip | 92-102 | 96-106 | 100-110 | 104-114 |
| Length | 74 | 76 | 78 | 80 |
Big Sister Cheongsam Top in wildflower
Regular price $98.00Packing everything we love about the Cheongsam into an effortless mandarin collar top, this classic silhouette will be a proud addition to your wardrobe. Beyond the new year, the top can be paired with Big Sister skirt or high waisted jeans for a casual day out. Made of soft breathable rayon, it is available in 5 more lovely prints - purple vines, scarlet field, lilac daisy, blue bouquet & maroon blooms.
Details you'll love:
- Mandarin collar
- Traditional metal press stud closure
- Soft breathable rayon
- Cropped length
- Unlined, not sheer
Made ethically at a women-owned and operated factory in Cambodia. Designed with love in Singapore.
Sizing
- View general size guide
- Mali is 5' 10" (178cm), a UK 6-8 top & 8-10 bottom, wearing size M.
- Bust 34" (86cm)/ Waist 28" (71cm) / Hip 38" (96.5cm)
This piece is made out of 100% rayon deadstock fabric. This means fabric left over from overproduction usually by larger fashion manufacturers. By using deadstock fabric, we save gallons of water and reduce the amount of textile waste that get sent to the landfills.
While fabric has been pre-washed, some shrinking might still occur during first few washes. Gentle hand wash me separately in cold water and lay flat to dry in shade for best results. Definitely don't bleach or wring or tumble dry me. Steam iron on medium heat.
Grandma taught us to be honest and value quality over quantity.
Let's be honest with you- here's what you pay for:
*Excludes administrative & development costs which adds to the actual cost to make each piece.
Size Guide
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
| UK | 6-8 | 8-10 | 12 | 14 |
| US | 2-4 | 4-6 | 8 | 10 |
Product Measurements (inches)
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
| Bust | 35.4 | 36 | 37.5 | 39.5 |
| Waist | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 |
| Length | 18.5 | 19 | 19.5 | 20.5 |
Product Measurements (cm)
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
| Bust | 90 | 92 | 96 | 100 |
| Waist | 92 | 94 | 98 | 102 |
| Length | 47 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
- View general size guide
Big Sister Skirt in wildflower
Regular price $128.00This bestselling bias cut skirt is a crowd pleaser - hugging your curves in all the right places, it goes well with any tee for a street style look and can be dressed up with our Big Sister Cheongsam Top or Puff Sleeve Top.
Made of soft breathable rayon, it is available in 6 more colourful prints - scarlet field, purple vines, lilac daisy, blue bouquet, maroon blooms and rose garden.
Details you'll love:
- Elasticated waist
- Hugs through the hips
- Flattering midi, over-knee length
- Unlined, not sheer
Made ethically at a women-owned and operated factory in Cambodia. Designed with love in Singapore.
Sizing
- View general size guide
- Mali is 5' 10" (178cm), a UK 6-8 top & 8-10 bottom, wearing size M.
- Bust 34" (86cm)/ Waist 28" (71cm) / Hip 38" (96.5cm)
- Size up if you are in between sizes
This piece is made out of 100% rayon deadstock fabric. This means fabric left over from overproduction usually by larger fashion manufacturers. By using deadstock fabric, we save gallons of water and reduce the amount of textile waste that get sent to the landfills.
While fabric has been pre-washed, some shrinking might still occur during first few washes. Gentle hand wash me separately in cold water and lay flat to dry in shade for best results. Definitely don't bleach or wring or tumble dry me. Steam iron on medium heat.
Grandma taught us to be honest and value quality over quantity.
Let's be honest with you- here's what you pay for:
*Excludes administrative & development costs which adds to the actual cost to make each piece.
|
SIZE |
S | M | L | XL |
| UK | 6-8 | 8-10 | 12 | 14 |
| US | 2-4 | 4-6 | 8 | 10 |
Product Measurements (inches)
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
| Waist | 24-27 | 26-29 | 27-31 | 30-33 |
| Hip | 36-40 | 38-42 | 39-43 | 41-45 |
| Length | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31.5 |
Product Measurements (cm)
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL |
| Waist | 62-70 | 65-74 | 70-78 | 76-84 |
| Hip | 92-102 | 96-106 | 100-110 | 104-114 |
| Length | 74 | 76 | 78 | 80 |
Our inspiration
Our grandmothers knew sustainability better than us. Growing up, they could rarely afford to purchase new fabric to make new clothes.
Since fabric was so precious, it was only practical to create the most functional and versatile style out of the fabric. Preferably, the cut would also be elegant and airy for the summer heat but not too revealing. The Samfu (pronounced some-foo) became the perfect go-to silhouette!
Photo courtesy of Sha Ying
Nostalgic. Sustainable. Chic.
This matching shirt and pant suit was so comfortable and flattering for all ages that girls wore them everywhere, from grocery shopping to going on a dinner date.
For this reason we believe that the Samfu still has a place in every girl's wardrobe today. We might be guilty of being a little nostalgic, but trust our timeless designs to take you effortlessly from day to night and stick around in your wardrobe for a long time.
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