Welcome to Numbat House of Apparel — Where Creativity Meets Craftsmanship
IN-HOUSE CREATIVITY AND DEVELOPMENT FOR STARTUP BRANDS
Where Creativity Meets Craftsmanship
Numbat House of Apparel is a family-run fashion design and development studio in Norfolk, England, helping start-up and independent brands bring their collections to life.
From first sketch to finished sample, we provide pattern cutting, 3D design, garment sampling, and small-run production in our own European factory.
With over 20 years of experience, we combine British craftsmanship, ethical production, and flexible small-batch manufacturing to help your brand grow with confidence.
Design. Develop. Sample. Create.
Start Your Project
Our in-house label, Numbat Fashion — started here as a small idea, now a slow-fashion brand.”
Our Own Brand Story
From Idea to Real Sample– Our Own Startup Journey
At Numbat House of Apparel, we know exactly what it takes to launch a fashion brand — because we’ve done it ourselves.
Numbat Fashion, our in-house womenswear label, began as a start-up project just two years ago in the very same Norfolk studio where we now support other founders.
From initial sketches and 3D designs to pattern cutting, sampling, and small-batch production, we developed the full brand journey here at Numbat House.
Today, Numbat Fashion is a slow-fashion label known for handmade, small-batch collections crafted in Norfolk and inspired by British heritage and timeless design — proof that beautiful ideas can grow into successful brands with the right support.
Let us help you bring your vision to life, just as we did with ours.
Why Work With Us
At Numbat House of Apparel, we don’t just support new brands — we’ve been one ourselves.
Our own womenswear label, Numbat Fashion, began as a start-up in this very studio. We know the challenges and excitement of turning an idea into a real collection — and we’ve built the skills, services, and network to help other founders succeed.
When you work with us, you get:
Real start-up experience – We understand the journey from concept to launch
Full in-house expertise – 3D design, pattern cutting, sampling & small-batch production
Ethical & sustainable approach – Fabrics from Italy, slow-fashion values
Personal guidance – Flexible, low-minimum support tailored to your needs
From first sketch to finished sample, we’ll guide you every step of the way — just as we did for our own brand.
Our Services
We bring your apparel ideas to life
Creating bespoke 3D designs
Creating physical production-like samples before bulk manufacturing
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Numbat – Fashion with Soul, Handmade in Norfolk
Welcome to Numbat Fashion, part of Numbat Ltd – a British family-run business rooted in craftsmanship, sustainability, and small-batch production.
From our Norfolk studio, we design, develop, and handcraft our limited-edition womenswear collections, using natural and recycled fabrics carefully sourced from Italy. We also proudly manufacture garments for Numbat Sport and Numbat House of Apparel (for start-ups and independent brands) in our own family-owned factory in Europe, where we’ve been producing clothing with care since 2003.
Our Story – A Brand Born from Love and Promise
Numbat Fashion was inspired by the life and work of our beloved daughter, Veronika Guardi – a British fashion designer whose distinctive style blended vintage influences with modern simplicity and a deep appreciation for British heritage and nature.
Tragically, Veronika passed away at age 34 after her battle with bladder cancer. Today, her unique spirit lives on through every design we create – pieces that feel as timeless, beautiful, and enduring as her vision
“ Numbat House of Apparel and team have been great to work with at every stage of the process. They was so informative initially when I had an idea of a clothing brand, but didn’t know much further than that about how to get going, then with the designs and the manufacturing stages they have been great. The quality of clothing produced was to a very high level and the attention to detail on the packaging was fantastic. Highly recommend.”
Our Story – A Brand Born from Love and Promise
Numbat Fashion was inspired by the life and work of our beloved daughter, Veronika Guardi – a British fashion designer whose distinctive style blended vintage influences with modern simplicity and a deep appreciation for British heritage and nature.
Tragically, Veronika passed away at age 34 after her battle with bladder cancer. Today, her unique spirit lives on through every design we create – pieces that feel as timeless, beautiful, and enduring as her vision.
Our Philosophy – Slow, Ethical, and Timeless
Timeless, Not Trend-Driven
We believe in slow fashion – thoughtful design, lasting quality, and a connection that outlives fleeting trends.
Fabric-First Approach
Each garment begins with the finest natural and recycled fabrics. We source from Italian mills renowned for sustainability and craftsmanship, ensuring every piece feels as good as it looks.
Ethical & Sustainable by Nature
Because we manage our own production – from design to delivery – we maintain full control over ethical standards, small-batch manufacturing, and uncompromising quality.
Fashion with Meaning
Numbat was born from love and respect for the natural world. We design clothing with purpose: pieces that empower women to express themselves, feel beautiful, and choose quality over quantity.
Our Promise
Every piece we make is crafted with care by a family who believes in heritage-quality clothing. Whether it’s a Numbat Fashion dress, a Numbat Sport teamwear order, or a start-up brand we’re helping to grow, our mission is the same:
to create garments that last, that matter, and that carry a little bit of soul.