3rd year anniversary! Special Promotion this weekend!

SOU SOU SF's 3rd Year Anniversary is this August 2012!

During August 24~26 ONLY while supplies last.

Spend over $95 (in store or online*) and received a free "Furoshiki" wrap, packed in a beautiful gift box.

*for online customers, there is no need to type in a special code; merchandise totaling over $95, not including shipping fees

"Furoshiki" is traditional Japanese wrapping cloth used either for wrapping items/gifts, as eco bags, as a table runner, or even as a scarf!

Limit one per customer; design will be picked by staff.

Supplies are limited.

Textile Design 23: Canal

Today's featured textile design is "Canal"

Taking a walk every morning through Nanzenji,
located in a small neighborhood where the canal water flows towards,
The echo of its murmur as it flows
along the road I am walking, resounds in my heart.
The villas around this area also draw from
this canal's water to make a small pond in their yards.
This Kyoto canal, made by tunneling an aqueduct from Lake Biwa
through the mountains, draws water
all the way to Kyoto
providing to Kyoto its tap water.

(Written by Katsuji Wakisaka, Translated by Angie Chen)

Textile Design 22 Smily Goldfish

Today's textile design is "Smily Goldfish"
One fond memory of a festival during my childhood days.
Crowds of people
at the spot lined with stalls
along the travel path of the Mikoshi.
There were so many exciting things;
Performances, ring toss, "Smart Ball" (pin ball),
Goldfish scooping, tortoiseshell candy, candy figures
Okonomiyaki, and the like.
I do poorly at Goldfish scooping,
and I have no memories of ever being able to scoop any up,
but it was a definite must-have at any festival.

(Written by Katsuji Wakisaka, translated by Angie Chen)

Textile Design 21 Shaved Ice

Today's textile design is "Shaved Ice"

The glistening sun.
Overcome by the heat, the humid air wraps around our bodies.
There's no escape, with not a breeze in sight.
I see a flag of shaved ice.
Ah, it flashes straight into my mind
the visions of salvation that the coolness would bring.
The flag of shaved ice is inseparably linked
with the Japanese summer,
no matter where you go in Japan.
That simple & clear image is a brilliant design
and what I believe to be a piece of Japanese culture.

(Written by Katsuji Wakisaka, translated by Angie Chen)

SOU・SOU SF is looking for part time staff!

We are hiring! Currently, we are looking for part time staff who have passion for unique Japanese fashion, especially tabi shoes!

The ideal candidate will have:

Friendly, responsible personality and great communication skills
Ability to work 3~4days a week (including weekend days)
Organization skills and an eye for detail
Customer service experience (experience with apparel preferred)
Some knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, Illustrator
Good problem solving skills, needs minimum supervision

and the most important thing...you must love SOU・SOU products!

If you are interested in this position, please send us your resume at
sou_sou@newpeopleworld.com and please let us know which days you are available to work.

We will contact you ONLY if you meet our qualifications.
NO phone calls or walk-ins please!

Good luck!!

SOU・SOU　サンフランシスコ店ではパートタイムの販売スタッフを募集中です！
応募条件：フレンドリーで接客が好きな方。整理整頓が得意で責任感の強い方。
週２、３日勤務、週末勤務可能な方。HTML,イラストレーター、フォトショップのスキルがあればなお可。
そしてSOU・SOUの商品が大好きな方、大歓迎です！
応募されたい方はsou_sou@newpeopleworld.comまで履歴書をメールください。
＊アメリカでの労働ビザをお持ちの方に限らせていただきます
＊電話でのお問い合わせはご遠慮ください

(Chinatsu)

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)