Founded in 1862 by Meng Luochuan, a descendant of Mencius in Shandong Province, Refosian is a famous silk fabric brand in China. The first shop in Beijing was opened in 1893. It boasts its exquisite techniques to make traditional Chinese clothing and some of the skills have been identified as Beijing intangible cultural heritages.
Refosian is well-known for its top quality silk fabrics and tailored Chinese clothes. Qipao (Cheongsam), one of its signature clothes, involves a dozen procedures and many traditional skills, such as hand sewing, Chinese ribbon buttons making and embroidery skills. Its embroidery is characterized by the use of luxurious gold and silver threads and more than one hundred types of buttons which symbolize good luck, longevity, wealth and strength. Apart from clothes, Refosian also sells shoes, accessories, fur items and textile products.
Qianmen Store
Address: No. 5 Dashilan Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
Tel: 010-63035313
Di'anmen Store
Address: No. 50 Di'anmen Outer Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Tel: 010-64066692