This week’s FARLY FIND's Spotlight shines on founder Farleigh, as she releases a special revival edit of dresses from her original fashion label, By Farleigh
Before FARLY became a home for artists, storytellers and beautiful things, it started with something a little simpler — dresses making.
Back then, Farleigh was sketching prints at her kitchen table, dreaming up floaty, romantic silhouettes, and working with local seamstresses to bring them to life. Her first project, By Farleigh, was small and very personal — every piece made in the UK, using GOTS-certified natural fibres, with a big focus on slow fashion and fair pay.
The dresses were 100% silk and made to move — light, feminine, and easy to wear. They didn’t take themselves too seriously (and neither did the label).
“The thing about clothes—like life—is that they’re not meant to be taken too seriously. That’s why By Farleigh’s feminine designs work just as well with heels as they do with a pair of Converse, whether you’re climbing trees, rolling in the hay, or indulging in whatever delightful nonsense takes your fancy.”
What was taken seriously was how the clothes were made. Small runs. Local makers. Fair wages. Beautiful details.
And then, like so many good things, it came to a crashing halt. Covid wiped out the label’s momentum. Suppliers vanished. Shops shuttered. The world changed, and with it, Farleigh’s path. The left over dresses went into storage — and Farleigh went on to build something new: Farly Finds. A platform that would amplify others. That would tell stories and support makers, and build a community grounded in creativity and care.
This week, Farleigh is opening the archive and sharing a small edit of original By Farleigh dresses. A quiet revival — no relaunch — just a few beautiful pieces in various sizes, made with love and looking for a home.
More will be added this week and next as they’re uncovered, so if you can’t find it on our website now, stay tuned and follow us on Instagram — it will be uploaded over the next 14 days!
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