arvhd was born in a small atelier above a quiet Shanghai street, where rolls of silk, yards of lace and the soft hum of a single sewing machine once lived. Today we still work to the same rhythm—slow, deliberate, obsessive—but the machines have grown quieter and the dreams have grown bigger. We design, cut, drape and finish every gown that leaves our studio, because evening-wear should never feel like fast fashion; it should feel like the moment you step into the light and forget every dress that came before it.
Our collections span midnight-black galas, rooftop birthdays, destination weddings and every party that deserves a little more electricity in the air. Each silhouette is drafted twice—once on paper, once on the body—so the final dress already knows how to move before you do. We source silk-weight crepes from Lake Como, hand-beaded tulle from Mumbai, and biodegradable sequins that dissolve into harmless glitter long after the last song fades. Nothing is purchased in bulk; every bolt is chosen for a specific color story, then cut in limited runs of 50 or fewer to keep landfills—and hotel-ballroom clones—empty.
arvhd is available two ways: ready-to-ship drops released every full moon, and made-to-measure couture guided by a 3-D body scan you can take on any phone. Whichever path you choose, the same pattern-maker who sketched the neckline will stay with your order until the final press, signing the inside label by hand. We believe accountability should be sewn into the seam, not printed on a hang-tag.
Sustainability is not a capsule collection here; it is the rule. We run entirely on renewable energy, ship in reusable garment bags stitched from recycled fishing nets, and offset every mile—from mill to doorstep—through certified reforestation projects in Sichuan and Sumatra. Our fabric scraps are down-cycled into insulation for local schools, and last season’s samples are donated to theater programs so tomorrow’s leading ladies can rehearse in real silk.
Above all, arvhd exists to return ceremony to your life. Whether you need a floor-length column that glides like liquid mercury, a feather-trimmed mini that demands a 2 a.m. dance floor, or a quiet blush gown for the dinner where you finally say yes, we are here to make sure the dress is never the thing you worry about—it is the thing you remember.
Welcome to arvhd. Take your time, choose the one that makes your pulse skip, and we will handle the rest.
