A.N.D. is one of the most established and respected names on Cambodia’s fair fashion scene. The brand is known for bold patterns and inventive designs that combine vintage fabrics with handwoven ikat cotton to create pieces that feel truly unique.
The shop and workshop are both located on Street 240, where general manager Alan J. Flux and co designer Mr. Pheap oversee the daily operations. I’ve known both of them for years, and back when I had my online shop, I used to source products from A.N.D, and I make sure to stop by the shop in Phnom Penh whenever I’m in the city. Spending time there has given me a real appreciation for what they’ve built. The workshop trains and employs young people from modest backgrounds, teaching practical skills in sewing, pattern making, cutting, and design. It’s the kind of project that has a real impact on the local community and not just something that sounds good on paper.
The shop has a loyal following among Phnom Penh’s expat crowd, and there’s usually a steady flow of regulars stopping by to browse the latest arrivals and catch up for a chat. Most of the clothing is resort style pieces that are easy to wear in Cambodia’s heat and works equally well for city life and beach trips, but A.N.D. also creates more ambitious collections that have been shown at fashion shows, events and exhibitions around the world. Those runway pieces rarely stay around for long and are often sold before the shows have even ended, though occasionally a few items make their way back to the shop floor.
Alongside A.N.D.’s own collections, the shop also carries handwoven scarves, jewelry, bags, and other beautiful pieces sourced from local artisans around Cambodia and from Alan’s trips around Asia. If you’re visiting Phnom Penh and want to bring home something stylish that also supports local craftsmanship, A.N.D. is well worth a visit.
You can get in touch with Alan or Pheap through theA.N.D. Facebook page. You can also send an email to artisandesigners@gmail.com, or visit the shop in Phnom Penh.
Want to learn more about Mr. Alan James Flux and his amazing life? Check out this interview with Alan that Walk Sew Good did a couple of years ago:
A.N.D. , 31 Oknha Chhun St. (240), Phnom Penh
