Established by Paola Masperi, Mayamiko The Label is an ethical and sustainable woman's wear and life style brand, producing clothes, accessories and homeware, lovingly made in Malawi by our team of tailors, pattern cutters and seamstresses. Our collections are cross-seasonal and are inspired by African artisanal traditions and prints, with ethical trading and sustainability at our core. Our collections are designed for the global modern woman, while giving ode to their birthplace through the use of traditional African techniques and local printed fabrics, locally referred to as Chitenje.
As we continue to grow, our vision is to bring you a lovingly designed selection of unique products, made by handpicked artisans all over the globe. At the moment you can choose from embroidery from Sri Lanka, handloom from Myanmar, reclaimed jewellery from Laos and upcycled silk from Italy. Visit our Products page for more information.
We strongly believe that ethical and sustainable production is the only acceptable way of producing, and feel that shopping ethically should not compromise the quality or design of the product but rather enhance and add value to it.
The Charity and brand work together through the Mayamiko Fashion Lab where our garments are made. The Mayamiko Fashion Lab was designed to provide training, education, nutrition, sanitation and fairer trade practices to all of those involved. The project currently provides training in sewing and tailoring as well as financial and business skills to local, disadvantaged women, many of whom are affected by the HIV pandemic or who are carers of HIV orphans. After their training all trainees receive a recognised qualification as well as mentoring, guidance and access to a micro-finance scheme, enabling them to start their own business.
However, many graduates choose to stay and work with us (yay!) Mayamiko The Label helps to keep graduates and local staff in employment, paying living wages and adhering to our Ethical Promise. We also fully fund the workshop activities and reinvest in the growth of our workshops, so that more people can be employed and lifted out of poverty. Additionally we make a donation of £1 for each garment sold directly to Mayamiko Trust. Since the label was established, with have donated over £20,000 to Mayamiko Trust.
Our passion for women and the desire to support them as they reach their full potential has also activated us to make a difference in a new way.
Women's sizing at Mayamiko is in line with UK standard sizing. When in doubt or if in between sizes, we recommend going one size up, as the fabric is not stretchy and the fit is snug. You are also welcome to contact us for individual product queries, and we'll do our best to help!
USA | UK/AU/NZ | Italy | France | Germany | Japan | Russia |
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2 | 6 | 38 | 34 | 32 | 7 | 40 |
4 | 8 | 40 | 36 | 34 | 9 | 42 |
6 | 10 | 42 | 38 | 36 | 11 | 44 |
8 | 12 | 44 | 40 | 38 | 13 | 46 |
10 | 14 | 46 | 42 | 40 | 15 | 48 |
12 | 16 | 48 | 44 | 42 | 17 | 50 |
14 | 18 | 50 | 46 | 44 | 19 | 52 |
16 | 20 | 52 |
48 |
46 | 21 | 54 |
Women's Dual Sizing Chart
XS/UK6 | S/UK8-10 | M/UK10-12 | L/UK12-14 | XL16 | |
Bust | 80cm | 87cm | 97cm | 102cm | 110cm |
Waist | 62cm | 69cm | 79cm | 84cm | 92cm |
Hips | 86cm | 94cm | 102cm | 107cm | 115cm |
Women's t-shirt sizing
S | M | L | |
Chest | 47.5cm | 50cm | 52.5cm |
Length (from side neck point) | 66cm | 68cm | 70cm |
Women's lounge shorts
With a a drawstring fastening to the front and an elasticated back waist are shorts are fully adjustable. Below is a guide only.
S | M | L | |
UK size | 8-10 | 10-12 | 12-14 |
Men's t-shirt sizing
S | M | L | |
Chest |
47.5cm | 50.5cm | 53.5cm |
Length (from side neck point) |
70cm | 72cm | 74cm |