Journal
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Introducing! Yumi’s second recycled collection…
Introducing! Yumi’s second recycled collection… Minute by minute, the days are getting longer. As snowdrops fight their way through cold, tough ground, the advent of Spring brings hope. So, with our second exclusive recycled collection, we want to show the world that here at Yumi, we are feeling positive – despite *gestures wildly* – everything going on right now. Most importantly, we want to spread that positivity in the way we know best – with a bright, bold new collection – by celebrating prints that put smiles on our faces and by using fabrics which help the planet, too. Inspo: Our latest offering is a celebration of cheer in its most carefree form. An ode to that relaxed, joyful feeling of weightlessness that comes from being present in a joyous moment. In part, the collection is inspired by our beloved Regent’s Park – spotting giraffes on a nervy first date; ferociously licking ice cream as it melts in the sun. A conscience led approach: Like our first recycled collection, drop two is made exclusively from recycled polyester. While polyester is an…
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Top 10 Pieces For February
February, as the shortest month of the year, can often be overlooked when it comes to updating your wardrobe. But, with Valentine’s Day fast approaching and Fashion Week not far behind, there’s plenty of reasons to awaken your springtime wardrobe. By February, we’re usually ready to shred those layers we gained over the winter. Long gone are the days are thick knitwear, oversized scarves and heavy knit dresses. Although they served us well, it’s time to pave the way to brighter horizons. This month look to tea dresses, pastel tones, and animal print to make the transition into the early spring months. And whilst we’d love to start the season with a fresh new look, we can’t turn a…
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Our Sustainable Face Covering Charity Update
Over the past six months, the philanthropists at Yumi have been working hard to raise money for our chosen charity — Sufra. In light of this year’s unfortunate events, we decided to put on our positive hats and make 2020 unforgettable for the all the right reasons. And there was only one way we could think of to make a difference — by giving back. Our face coverings As the world began to change and face coverings became necessary, our designers set out to create a product for charity that was not only practical but sustainable too. They designed vibrant face coverings crafted from the ends of our fabric rolls,…
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The 5 Outfits You Can Dress Up Or Down
Cancelled plans and unworn outfits have left us feeling a little out of touch with our wardrobes this year. With no dress code and the safety of elasticated waistbands for three months, it’s no wonder we’re reluctant to return to our pre-lockdown selves. But as time draws on and the lipstick we once overused for our Zoom calls starts to fade, it’s time to re-establish the new normal – for our wardrobes at least. It may be a while ‘til we’re dancing at weddings and sipping sickly cocktails at birthday parties, but while the world wakes up from its slumber, it’s time to get your outfits back on track. And…
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How To Make Your Own Face Mask
Since it’s now compulsory to wear a face covering on public transport, face masks are in high demand. And while it may be a task finding a mask online, it only takes minutes to master that art of making one. So, if you still have an itching to get creative during lockdown or you fancy saving the pennies, DIY may be the perfect solution. But wait, there’s even more good news – learning to make a face mask isn’t difficult. You don’t have to be an accomplished sewer to get a good result. Here, we outline how you can make a face covering with simple stitching and minimal time on…
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Yumi Style Edit: What We’re Wearing In June
Parting with your winter wardrobe usually feels like a blissful celebration. However, given our celebrations are more low-key than ever this year (and confined by a limited guest list), you’d be forgiven for feeling a little underwhelmed by the arrival of June. Not to mention the hesitant risk you take when buying an outfit that may never see past the front door, let alone a suitcase. But since we’re happily breaking up with the joggers-and-t-shirt motif we sordidly overused in stricter times, there’s an empty space in our wardrobe for more season-appropriate items. With plenty of new palettes and patterns you may have missed during the sluggish first stretch of…
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Grasse: Our New Inspiration
The changing of the weather and the transition into official springtime means it’s time for one thing – the launch of our new collection. And since we’re sticklers for spin-offs, we’re keep with the French theme, saying au revoir to Paris (in our very best French accent), and heading south. And there’s only one destination on our mind: the quaint town of Grasse. Found in the French Riviera – not too far from Nice or Cannes – this idyllic town is slightly sloped due to its proximity to the Alps and shows off a rustic landscape surrounded by stone houses. But you can forget about its location being the biggest attraction. In fact, its claim to being the perfume Capital of the world is by far Grasse’s most treasured Magnus Opus. All…
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5 Pieces To Give You A Feel-Good Wardrobe
With a few weeks of uncertainty ahead of us, we’re likely to be feeling weighed down by the doom and gloom of the moment. It’s more important now than ever to keep our spirits, chins and every other ounce of positivity up, even if it may seem difficult. That’s why we’ve taken the time to show you a few of our quirky prints that may inspire you – or hopefully, at least – make you smile. At Yumi, we’re advocates of a glass half-full frame of mind and we want to spread that far and wide. So, without further ado, here are some of our favourite pieces. Do the daisy…
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Extra Special Mother’s Day Gifts
It’s just over a week until Mother’s Day. You’ve made sure you’ve found the right card (funny and in no way crude) and have planned the day to a tee, but wait – what do you buy her? While we know that our mums would like anything and everything we buy them – proven by the questionable childhood drawings – we can’t quite face the idea of gifting them something they just don’t like. They deserve better. So, in honour of all our special mothers, we’ve compiled a list of five presents that our they’ll love and treasure forever. After all, nothing says thoughtful like a well-planned gift. It’s really…
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These 9 Outfits Will Help You Wave Goodbye To The Seasonal Blues
Winterphobes, you can unravel from your duvet now – it’s time to defrost for spring. After a long three months of drizzle, March marks a change in our calendars. The weather seems – for the most part – warmer, plus it’s merely weeks until the clocks go back. And although we can’t head out without pulling on a scarf, the promise of spring is far closer than it’s been before. But this doesn’t just mean good things for your health, outlook or heating bill, the glass is also (more than) half full for our wardrobe. We can finally start searching for the perfect spring wardrobe – perhaps even a few…
