Hari Raya Aidilfitri is about a little more than 20 days away. While the preparation for cookies and other Raya do are easy-peasy, it can get a little tricky when it comes to choosing Raya clothes for children.
I bet mothers will face the usual dilemma when shopping for the family. Besides choosing between custom-made or ready-to-wear traditional clothes (and thinking whether the one-colour, one-family trend is still on point this year), shopping for cute yet practical and comfortable clothes (and hopefully smudge-free) for the little ones for Raya is a big deal.
Fret not, folks. If you are running out of ideas, these 10 homegrown labels are worth checking out. Be quick though as time is ticking and stocks are running out.
AUFASAIDPRETTY
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Fancy a sweet, turban-like headband for your baby girl? Check out Aufasaidpretty which specialises in headband styles for babies, children and women.
The headbands are made from comfortable and stretchable materials.
Price: From RM20
LITTLE DARA
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Website: https://www.lazada.com.my/shop/little-dara
Founded by former banker Ervyna, Si Little Dara combines vintage style with a modern twist.
Its Raya collection — Little Dara by Ervyna — features cute and simple baju kurung and baju Melayu in a pop of colours. Its Baju Johor Temenggung is a must-have for your little boy.
Price: From RM69
BEBEBUNDO
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Website: bebebundo.com
The Shah Alam-based brand makes footwear for babies and toddlers from locally- handcrafted genuine leather.
For Raya this year, BebeBundo shows that pompoms are still in fashion with boho-chic sandals. The Teh Sandals collection (which comes in two colours, Teh Tarik and The O) are minimalist yet very comfortable to perfectly complement any style.
Price: From RM89
LOVEDS BY MOSTLY MAYESA
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Loveds by Mostly Mayesa offers colour-blocking pieces with a modern twist for Raya.
Themed Sugar Pop Raya, the collection features a pink-mint green ensemble of short-sleeved top with ruffles and cute embellishments paired with comfy, long sarung. The sarung has a slit at the front, making it easy to walk or run.
Price: From RM109
LEELOKIDS
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Website: www.leelokids.com
Established in 2013, Leelokids’ collections are inspired by Malaysian batik prints and Japanese simple cut, specially tailored to suit children’s active and energetic nature.
With the theme Funtastic Raya, the label produces a lovely collection that plays with prints and bold shades. You will love its pretty baju kurung Kedah in geometric patterns for children from 2 to 12 years old. Its Adie batik shirt range — with a drop shoulder baggy style — is perfect for your little gentleman.
Price: From RM109 (for boy’s shirt) and from RM169 (for baju kurung Kedah set)
EUNOIA KIDS
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Eunoia Kids is known for being edgy, quirky and cute! Based in Shah Alam, it offers modern designs for playful children.
Its Kandy Kurung is a modern and fun interpretation of the classic baju kurung and comes in pink, purple, yellow and turquoise. The Raya collection also includes Charlie and Lola, a matching baju kurung and baju Melayu pair sets for boys and girls.
Price: From RM139
ASPHODEL’S STUDIO
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Check out the kimono kurung by Asphodel’s Studio, which is famous for handmade children’s clothing made from vintage kimono.
The brand rolls out a unique Raya collection comprising vintage and unused kimono recrafted into kimono kurung top paired with plain kurung sarung, and cotton kimono top matched with hand-stamped batik sarung.
The pieces are comfortable and practical for children to move around in. It also includes baby romper sewn from breathable Italian cotton.
Price: From RM99
LEGGING BABY COMEL
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Known for baby leggings, this Kulim-based brand launches a mix and match of traditional wear made from Italian satin and premium como crepe, ranging from baju Melayu for boys and modern kurung for girls.
Its Sampin Amar — a ready-to-wear kain sampin with colourful and adorable prints — is a must-have. The sampin, made from Japanese cotton, is also practical as it is stretchable at the waist.
Price: From RM35 (for kain sampin), RM90 (for baju Melayu with sampin) and RM69 (for kurung set)
KOOSHBOO
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Website: kooshboo.com
Kooshboo’s Raya collection draws inspiration from the traditional ikat pattern, exuding an unmistakable bohemian vibe with colours inspired by jewels and gemstones.
For girls, there is a pretty full-length dress featuring beaded patch and star charms. Sizes are available from newborns up to 11 years old as well as adults so that mothers can match their looks with their children.
For boys, there is the Noah Set comprising a long-sleeved shirt with matching trousers. Anik Sampin is also available in the same ikat fabric for those who are going for the complete matching family look.
Price: RM85 (for boys) and from RM145 (for girls)
BOOLATBABY
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Boolatbaby retails almost everything for new mothers and children. Last year, this Kajang-based label banked on peplum tops and kurung for Raya.
This time, Boolatbaby features plain, bold-coloured modern kurung with ruffles as the main element. Each piece is made from moss crepe. The designs are quite mature for little girls. But when it comes to fashion, anything goes.
Price: From RM69