28th Jul 2021
The most climate-friendly, environmentally-responsible, eco-chic fabric is fabric that already exists. Humans could stop making new fabric today and we could probably still clothe everyone on the plan…
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19th Jul 2021
Ah, the elusive A-Line Skirt. Lots of people want them. Supposedly, they don't "add volume at the hip" the way a fuller skirt can. And they don't "show too much" the way a pencil skirt can. They are q…
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16th Jul 2021
Ureshii pant and skirt waistband strategy had been pretty consistent since 2007, but over the last two years we’ve been switching things up. We’ve tried a few things along the way, and we fina…
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6th Jun 2021
Our Community Pics page is now live! Tons of virtual hugs to everyone who's contributed so far. Your smiling faces are so lovely to see ❤️ Will you help us show new customers what we do…
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26th May 2021
In Ureshii's early days, we worked mainly with soft, stretchy bamboo jersey. It's a casual-looking fabric, but sooo lovely to wear. In 2010, our shop was full of pretty blouses, every variation of pen…
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5th Apr 2021
It could be argued that 2020 was the Year of the Romper. Clothing brands large and small put out a jumper/romper/playsuit of some sort.But not us. We just weren't ready to commit. As a compromise, we…
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2nd Apr 2021
I spend most of my time daydreaming about clothes. How I feel about my own clothes is important to consider, but is easily left unexamined. I felt it might do me some good to sit down and think abo…
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17th Feb 2021
Comfort is super important to us. It guides our fabric, finishing, and design choices, and it's one reason we focus on offering good fit. A well-fitting garment looks better, of course, but it also fe…
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15th Feb 2021
"Made to measure" means we cut your sleeves at the length you request. If you don't specify, then we'll usually make them standard length, in the style shown in the product listing. E and I both have…
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25th Jan 2021
Last week my love for area rugs (blankets for the floor!), interior decorating, and zero waste scrap management coalesced: I made my first rag rug. E built a loom out of repurposed, ripped-down studs…
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11th Dec 2020
Because we cut each garment individually and by hand, we use our fabrics very efficiently. The few off-cuts and roll-ends that we do end up with are repurposed whenever possible. When you order&n…
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11th Dec 2020
With the cooler weather to inspire us, we've been focussing on #UreshiiOuterwear this past month. Our goal is to offer versatile coat designs that can be done in different weights and warmth levels -…
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