Shibumi

Shibumi is a colourful boutique style company producing stylish embroidered silk and cashmere coats, jackets, waistcoats, kaftans, gowns, shawls, bedspreads and more...

My name is Ruth Guise and I started Shibumi in 2003 out of my love for fabrics. That was the main inspiration behind the business. I simply love textiles and I wanted to inspire people to wear beautiful coats and jackets casually, not only kept hidden away in cupboards for 'special' occasions.

I come from a family of creatives and tailors. My grandmother, also called Ruth, was the most incredible couture dressmaker and I spent my childhood being awestruck at her ability to create a beautiful dress out of a simple piece of fabric. My cousin is also a well known designer so I guess it is in the blood. After some years of training and playing around with fabrics and life taking its course as it does, I found myself one day in 2003 having this idea and Shibumi was born.

I wanted to include all shapes and sizes into my creations so petite and plus sizes are very important to me. Our size range for women goes from 6-26 and for men from 34-54. A bespoke service is also available. Please contact me for any bespoke requests at: ruth@shibumistyle.com.

Our collection can be seen at shows and events around the country. Please check the 'Shows' page on our website for more information on when we will be in a location near you. We also do private sales, appointments at our show room and of course you can buy online at www.shibumistyle.com.