PELIKAT’S ENGLISH COUSIN

Men’s shirting, feminine frills and a little Oxford education.

A Malaysian summer in Holland

There’s nothing quite like summer in Europe. The long evenings, the warm light, and that magical golden hour when everything seems to glow.

From skin to sketchbook to wall

On Saturday, that artwork becomes a mural, painted live by Jefr at Strawberry Fields. It also becomes a small collection of objects: hand silk-screened T-shirts, bags, pillowcases, an embroidered cap and a limited series of artworks that Jeff will sign on the day.

What Is So Great About Picnicking?

Our picnic mats are making a comeback in a handful of prints and very limited quantities. They will not be available online.

The Dress That Feels Like a Holiday

There is a dress in my cupboard that I have worn for years. I reach for it when the weather is hot, pack it when I travel, and feel good the moment I put it on. That dress inspired our new Nala Muumuu Dress.

Mooncakes, Lanterns & Pelikat

The Mid-Autumn Festival has been celebrated for more than a thousand years, traditionally on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, when the moon is at its fullest and brightest. The round mooncake echoes the shape of the full moon and symbolises reunion, completeness and togetherness. Families gather, share mooncakes, drink tea and, my favourite part, light lanterns.

Only Eight of Each

We’re printing just eight of each illustration. They’ll be available framed or unframed from our Penang store, and we can also ship them anywhere in the world.

Aloha Turns Up the Colour

Aloha was always meant to come in three drops. Rather than showing you everything at once, we wanted the collection to unfold slowly, with each new chapter bringing something a little different.

It Takes Two Lungis to Make One Skirt

The pelikat balloon skirt is back.

The Story Behind the Fan

In Japan, the fan is more than just beautiful. Because it opens outwards, it symbolizes new beginnings, happiness and a future full of possibilities.