Beat the Heat - Summer 2012

Hello everyone,

I hope you are all doing well. We have new products to introduce to you today.

Rectangle One Piece Dress Ise Cotton

These new Ise cotton rectangle dresses are great for those hot summer days. With a new V neckline, it creates a gentle breezy look. These lightweight dresses are a perfect layer over a camisole and leggings or linen bottoms. We have a few prints to choose from, so check our selection to find the perfect one for you.

Linen Maxi Skirt

Speaking of linen, we have these linen maxi skirts - previously only available in a plain navy - now available in prints. Simple design, but beautiful prints & great quality linen that softens as you wear it. A nice addition to any closet and you can still wear this during the autumn, just add a pair of leggings underneath.

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And for the men, we have a few new items too!

Chizimi Kimono Sleeve Shirts

These are great alternatives to t-shirts. Made of a cotton crepe (chizimi) material, it is quite cool and comfortable. Perfect for those summer get-togethers that you never really know what to wear to.

Linen Shorts

You can wear our Kimono Sleeve tops in coordination with these shorts to create the ultimate warm-weather outfit. With the popular and limited edition "flying elephants" print by well known muralist Hideki Kimura, you just can't miss it! Design-wise, it is both functional & stylish with it's generous pocket-space and contrast color schemes.

We have plenty more new items, so be sure to check back often on here or on our Facebook page: Sou Sou Sf

Have a great day!

(Angie)

Father's Day 2012 Gift Recommendation

Hello everyone,

It's Father's Day this weekend! Let's get something fun for dad~

Linen Shorts Men Flying Elephant Burgandy

We have these new linen shorts with our ever popular "flying elephants" print by the well known muralist Hideki Kimura.

A little flashy red with contrast-color back pocket is just the little spice dad needs to beat the heat. Made of 100% linen, nothing is cooler than this.

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Denim Shorts Charcoal Grey

If you live in a breezier area, we have these knit denim pants that are casually stylish. Very suitable for the minimalist dad in our lives, who will enjoy the simple but effective design of the tapered leg and single right thigh pocket.

It is a great alternative to jeans, both weather-wise and general comfort-wise!

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Chizimi Kimono Sleeve Shirt Charcoal Grey and Navy

What better than this wonderful Kimono Sleeve Shirt to pair off with our shorts?! Especially if you get dad the Denim Shorts, he can pair it off with this shirt to add that pop of color!

Style with ease and enjoy the comfort of light weight cotton crepe.

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Business Card Case Masu Square Grey

And for the days that corporate dad has work, he can whip out this great business card case. It's grey color fits in with the corporate world, but still has a hint of attitude with the Masu square print.

The bright red cord used to close it gives it that sharp feel, a necessity for every professional.

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These are just a few suggestions for dad, so please do check out the rest of our web store for more (and it never hurts to buy a little something for yourself).

SOU SOU US Online Store

Until next time, enjoy the warm sun as temperatures are on the rise!

(Angie)

Textile Design 20: Wisteria

Today' textile design is "Wisteria"

I see a cluster of light purple between the trees.

Wild wisteria vines snaking throughout

Climbing along the trees with flowers in bloom.

I feel a strong presence from the sight of

Wisteria amongst the overlapping greenery.

(Written by Katsuji Wakisaka, translated by Angie Chen)

Mother's Day 2012 Gift Recommendation

Hello everyone,
Mother's Day is fast approaching and the staff at SOU SOU SF would like to make some gift suggestions.

For the corporate-world mom in your life, how about a fashionable, but functional and sophisticated business card case made out of our ever-popular Ise Cotton!

Business Card Case Chrysanthemum Black - $14.98

Our whole selection can be found here:
Business Card Case @ SOU SOU SF

These can be useful for any mom, not just business mom. She can put in her credit cards, transit cards or passes, and membership cards as a light weight organizer in addition to her wallet or coin purse.

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The weather is getting pleasantly warmer and warmer, so give mom a lightweight but warm layering piece. We suggest this lovely wool-cotton Flying Squirrel Capelet Deep Khaki Green - $59.90.

Or this Flying Squirrel Capelet with Shibori Dye Bright Blue - $89.00 for a more playful look.

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These beautiful capelets would do wonderfully with this

Naginata Kimono Sleeve Dress Cotton Flowers - $118.00

Certainly a bold statement print dress, but the free flowing silhouette - similar to our popular "rectangle" dresses - make it easy to pair with anything!

And if floral isn't what that lovely lady in your life would wear, we have some cute but chic Tabata Shibori tie dye dot dresses with the same Naginata Kimono sleeves.

Naginata Kimono Sleeve Dress Tabata - $128.00

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And any mother can appreciate a lovely scarf that can help tie an outfit together or even transform something plain to something amazing.
One suggestion would be this

All Season Scarf Chrysanthemum - $36.00

Also, for those moms who want a more neutral color palette

All Season Scarf Chrysanthemum Black - $36.00

Our entire selection of scarves can be found here:
All Season Scarves @ SOU SOU SF

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Hopefully these are good starting points for your gift brainstorming and we always appreciate photos of our happy customers, so please send them in!

(angie)

Textile Design 19:Spring Breeze

Today's featured textile design is "Spring Breeze," which is also used on a pair of our signature tabi socks.

Here's the note from the textile designer, Katsuji Wakisaka.

You can say that the wonderful sight of bright yellow flowers peaking through in-between the fields represents spring in Japan.

The Haiku poetry by Buson "Nanohana (broccoli flowers) - with the moon in the east and the sun in the west" reminds me of a sense of joy felt during a peaceful spring season.


(Katsuji Wakisaka, Translated by Chinatsu and Angie)

Textile Design 18: Plum Trees

Today's featured textile design is "Plum Trees," which is also a design used for a pair of our signature tabi socks and tenugui towels.

Here's the note from the textile designer, Katsuji Wakisaka.

While there is still a winter chill in the air, the plum flower blooms earlier than the rest.
Many people loved it for centuries for it's elegance and clean scent.
When you walk amongst plum trees, you feel your mind getting clear and your heart will be full of bliss.

(Katsuji Wakisaka)

Valentine's Day 2012 Campaign

The temperature has been up and down and boy has it been chilly recently!

Keep your loved one warm during this cold wintry season with some beautiful 100% Ise Cotton All Season scarves!

In celebration of a day for love - not just between couples, but between family & friends as well - SOU SOU SF will be having a special Valentine's Day campaign!

From February 2nd, 2012 to February 14th, 2012 we will take 20% off the following all season scarves:

All Season Scarf Red Marbles



All Season Scarf Big Chrysanthemum

All Season Scarf Red Dots And Stripes Red

Just use the code "RED" at your checkout screen to apply to your online orders or mention "RED" to the cashier when you come to purchase these scarves at our physical location.

Lovely red scarves make a statement & spice up an otherwise less-than-thrilling outfit. Although the color may be bright for some, it is actually easy to coordinate with. The color red inspires a very warm image, like love, it will keep you nice and toasty.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us:

sou_sou@newpeopleworld.com