joy mao

Clothes should support life, not exploit it.

joy mao is a slow fashion studio creating small batches of thoughtfully-made clothing, accessories, and artwork. The brand centers people, process, and pleasure—in pursuit of a more sustainable and joyful way of being.

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2021 - 2022

Chores

Chores is a collection of eighteen hand-embroidered vintage chore coats, divided into three seasons of six pieces—summer, fall, and spring.

Spring pieces arriving April 1, 2022 at 12pm EST.

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2021 The W.O.W. Project

Bai Jia Yi

During her artist residency at The W.O.W. Project from February-July 2021, Joy Mao created a special Bai Jia Yi in collaboration with New York's Chinatown community.

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FW21

Cozy friends

joy mao FW21 was a collection of knitted hats featuring fan favorites from FW20's "30 Hats in 30 Days" challenge - in new seasonal colors.

All pieces were lovingly knit by Joy on her Silver Reed SK280 machine with 100% heathered wool yarns manufactured in the United States.

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Fall Winter 2021

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YES NO in Oyster

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Tanghulu Beanie in Mangosteen

$125.00

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Tanghulu Beanie in Grape

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Tahini Beanie

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Tanghulu Beanie in Longan

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Blueberry Jam Beanie

$125.00

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Tanghulu Beanie in Elderberry

$125.00

Signature

Dumplings

A signature joy mao piece. Small batches made from found fabrics—thrifted, donated, and dead-stock.

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Email Newsletter

A journal of sorts, with bits and pieces of studio life, reflections on each season of work, and relevant announcements and/or resources.

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Press

Written by Sophia Li, curated by Cameron Russell, photographed by Camila Falquez, styled by Rachael Wang.

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Joy Mao and Lorraine Lum, by Camila Falquez for Porter Magazine

"As an artist and designer of her namesake sustainable brand – a slow-fashion studio creating small batches of clothing, accessories and artwork – Mao champions care that extends past those who you can directly touch, holding space for the unseen."