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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Nowadays Crop Top in grandma’s garden
Regular price $89.00
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It's Spring and Grandma's garden is blooming! Now you can wear Nana's sweet florals on a granny-inspired Samfu top updated with the sweetest ruffle neckline. Closed delicately with press studs just like in the old days, the Nowadays Crop Top versatile enough for work and lounging, and elegant for date night. Get matchy with the Not Long Ago pant. Also available in rainbow check.
Features to cherish:
- Made of soft breathable 100% cotton
- Ruffle neckline
- Metal press stud closure
- Cropped length
- Unlined, not sheer
Designed with love in Singapore. Made with care in Cambodia.
This piece is made out of 100% cotton 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.
Colour may run on first few washes. Gentle hand wash me separately in cold water and hang in shade to dry, definitely don't bleach or wring or tumble dry me. Iron medium to high heat.
As we use film photography, please refer to fabric swatch for most accurate colour and detail.
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.
Product Measurements (inches)
| SIZE | S | M | L |
| Bust | 34 | 36 | 38 |
| Waist | 34 | 36 | 38 |
| Length | 19 | 19.5 | 20 |
Product Measurements (cm)
| SIZE | S | M | L |
| Bust | 86 | 91 | 96.5 |
| Waist | 86 | 91 | 96.5 |
| Length | 48 | 49.5 | 50.8 |
- View general size guide
- Porsche is 5' 6.5” (169cm), a UK 6, and wearing size S.
- Waist 24" (61cm) / Hip 34” (86cm)
- Size up if you are in between sizes.
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Nowadays Crop Top in rainbow check
Regular price $89.00Spring smells of rainbows an all things cheery! The Nowadays Crop Top in rainbow check is made to put a smile on your face. Inspired by Grandma's favourite Samfu top updated with the sweetest ruffle neckline, the top is closed delicately with press studs just like in the old days. It is versatile enough for work and lounging, and elegant for date night. Get matchy with the Not Long Ago pant. Also available in grandma's garden.
Features to cherish:
- Made of soft breathable cotton blend
- Ruffle neckline
- Metal press stud closure
- Cropped length
- Unlined, not sheer
Designed with love in Singapore. Made with care in Cambodia.
This piece is made out of 65% polyester 35% cotton 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.
Colour may run on first few washes. Cold gentle machine wash me with like colours and hang in shade to dry, definitely don't bleach or wring or tumble dry me. Iron medium to high heat.
As we use film photography, please refer to fabric swatch for most accurate colour and detail.
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.
Product Measurements (inches)
| SIZE | S | M | L |
| Bust | 34 | 36 | 38 |
| Waist | 34 | 36 | 38 |
| Length | 19 | 19.5 | 20 |
Product Measurements (cm)
| SIZE | S | M | L |
| Bust | 86 | 91 | 96.5 |
| Waist | 86 | 91 | 96.5 |
| Length | 48 | 49.5 | 50.8 |
- View general size guide
- Porsche is 5' 6.5” (169cm), a UK 6, and wearing size S.
- Waist 24" (61cm) / Hip 34” (86cm)
- Size up if you are in between sizes.
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Save the Date dress in black
Regular price $129.00What if Grandma went on a date? Fall in love again with the Save The Date dress, a surplus polyester bias cut number that drapes softly across all the right places. With a boat neckline and scoop back that is just right to cover the bra, this is the perfect little black dress to turn heads with good comfort. Dress up with pretty accessories or go casual with sneakers and a jacket.
Also available in sky blue and dusty rose.
Details you'll love:
- Boat neckline
- Bias cut, slip like fit
- Silky soft surplus polyester
- Midi length
- Unlined, not sheer
Designed with love in Singapore. Made with care in Thailand.
This piece is made out of 100% polyester 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.
Gentle hand wash me separately in cold water and hang in shade to dry, definitely don't bleach or wring or tumble dry me. Iron low to medium heat.
Alternatively, gentle machine wash in a net with similar colours.
As we use film photography, please refer to fabric swatch for most accurate colour and detail.
Grandma taught us to be honest and value quality over quantity.
Let's be honest with you- here's what you pay for:
Product Measurements (inches)
| SIZE | S | M | L |
| Pit to Pit (PTP) | 33 | 35 | 37 |
| Waist | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| Hip | 36 | 40 | 44 |
| Length | 43 | 45 | 47 |
Product Measurements (cm)
| SIZE | S | M | L |
| Pit to Pit (PTP) | 83.8 | 89 | 94 |
| Waist | 73.6 | 78.7 | 83.8 |
| Hip | 91.4 | 101.6 | 111.8 |
| Length | 109.2 | 114.3 | 119.4 |
- View general size guide
- Eileen is 5' 9" (176 cm), a UK 8-10 and wearing size M.
- Bust 34" (86 cm)/ Waist 26" (66 cm) / Hip 37" (94 cm)
- Size up if you are in between sizes.
💨 5.89 kg of carbon dioxide savings
Save the Date dress in dusty rose
Regular price $129.00Time to blush. Fall in love again with the Save The Date dress, a surplus polyester bias cut number that drapes softly across all the right places. With a boat neckline and scoop back that is just right to cover the bra, this is the perfect dress to turn heads with good comfort. Dress up with pretty accessories or go casual with sneakers and a jacket.
Also available in sky blue and black.
Details you'll love:
- Boat neckline
- Bias cut, slip like fit
- Silky soft surplus polyester
- Midi length
- Unlined, not sheer
Designed with love in Singapore. Made with care in Thailand.
This piece is made out of 100% polyester 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.
Gentle hand wash me separately in cold water and hang in shade to dry, definitely don't bleach or wring or tumble dry me. Iron low to medium heat.
Alternatively, gentle machine wash in a net with similar colours.
As we use film photography, please refer to fabric swatch for most accurate colour and detail.
Grandma taught us to be honest and value quality over quantity.
Let's be honest with you- here's what you pay for:
Product Measurements (inches)
| SIZE | S | M | L |
| Pit to Pit (PTP) | 33 | 35 | 37 |
| Waist | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| Hip | 36 | 40 | 44 |
| Length | 43 | 45 | 47 |
Product Measurements (cm)
| SIZE | S | M | L |
| Pit to Pit (PTP) | 83.8 | 89 | 94 |
| Waist | 73.6 | 78.7 | 83.8 |
| Hip | 91.4 | 101.6 | 111.8 |
| Length | 109.2 | 114.3 | 119.4 |
- View general size guide
- Eileen is 5' 9" (176 cm), a UK 8-10 and wearing size M.
- Bust 34" (86 cm)/ Waist 26" (66 cm) / Hip 37" (94 cm)
- Size up if you are in between sizes.
💨 5.89 kg of carbon dioxide savings
Customer Reviews
Based on 1 review
Write a review
Save the Date dress in sky blue
Regular price $129.00Fall in love again with the Save The Date dress in a timeless shade of sky. This is a surplus polyester bias cut number that drapes softly across all the right places. With a boat neckline and scoop back that is just right to cover the bra, turn heads with good comfort. Dress up with pretty accessories or go casual with sneakers and a jacket.
Also available in dusty rose and black.
Details you'll love:
- Boat neckline
- Bias cut, slip like fit
- Silky soft surplus polyester
- Midi length
- Unlined, not sheer
Designed with love in Singapore. Made with care in Thailand.
This piece is made out of 100% polyester 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.
Gentle hand wash me separately in cold water and hang in shade to dry, definitely don't bleach or wring or tumble dry me. Iron low to medium heat.
Alternatively, gentle machine wash in a net with similar colours.
As we use film photography, please refer to fabric swatch for most accurate colour and detail.
Grandma taught us to be honest and value quality over quantity.
Let's be honest with you- here's what you pay for:
Product Measurements (inches)
| SIZE | S | M | L |
| Pit to Pit (PTP) | 33 | 35 | 37 |
| Waist | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| Hip | 36 | 40 | 44 |
| Length | 43 | 45 | 47 |
Product Measurements (cm)
| SIZE | S | M | L |
| Pit to Pit (PTP) | 83.8 | 89 | 94 |
| Waist | 73.6 | 78.7 | 83.8 |
| Hip | 91.4 | 101.6 | 111.8 |
| Length | 109.2 | 114.3 | 119.4 |
- View general size guide
- Eileen is 5' 9" (176 cm), a UK 8-10 and wearing size M.
- Bust 34" (86 cm)/ Waist 26" (66 cm) / Hip 37" (94 cm)
- Size up if you are in between sizes.
💨 5.89 kg of carbon dioxide savings
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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