Celia is 1.57m, usually wears XS-S, short version
Marie is 1.70m, usually wears S-M, short version
Celia is 1.57m, usually wears XS-S, short version
made of 100% cotton
Daniela is 1.74m, usually wears M-L, pregnant, long version
Jamy is 1.58m, usually wears XXS–XS, short version
Marie is 1.70m, usually wears S-M, short version
Marie is 1.70m, usually wears S-M, short version
Eva is 1.65m, usually wears S-M, short version
Daniela is 1.74m, usually wears M-L, pregnant, long version
Jamy is 1.58m, usually wears XXS–XS, short version
Daniela is 1.74m, usually wears M-L, pregnant, long version
Daniela is 1.74m, usually wears M-L, pregnant, long version
Marie is 1.70m, usually wears S-M, short version
SORA DRESS
Sora - sky in Japanese. Airy, open, free.
The Sora Dress is probably one of the easiest pieces in the collection to wear. I wanted it to feel incredibly light on the body, the kind of dress you put on in the morning and don’t really want to take off again.
It is made from two layers of lightweight voile 100% cotton, so even though the fabric feels soft and airy, you still feel comfortable and covered. It moves beautifully when you walk and has that slightly undone, natural look that I personally love.
I wear mine for slow mornings at home, walks through nature, warm summer days and evenings outside. With simple sandals and a little jewelry, it really doesn’t need much else.
And even though it feels like a summer dress, I love it just as much layered when it gets cooler. I wear it with the Yumi Poncho or a scarf over my shoulders, and later in the year with boots, a fitted long sleeve underneath and a cardigan or knit on top.
One thing that was really important to me was the length. As someone who is 1.58m myself, I know how frustrating it can be to fall in love with a long, flowing dress only to have it drag on the floor.
So we made the Sora in two lengths: Short and Long. The Short version is designed to work beautifully on smaller bodies, while the Long version gives taller bodies that same floor-length, flowing feeling.
Jamy is 1.58m, usually wears XS–S and is wearing the Short version.
PRODUCTION
Each Sora Dress is handmade by women in Turkey in small quantities.
Because every dress is made by hand and we work with natural fabrics, you may notice small variations from one piece to another. These little differences are part of the process and something we really value about making clothing this way.
The cotton also becomes softer and more lived-in over time. It’s a dress made to be worn again and again, to move with you through different days, seasons and moments.
We ship from Germany to the follow countries (shipping insured):
- 9 € inside Germany
- 19 € inside EU, including Norway and Switzerland
- 39 € to the UK, DDP (all duties payed by us)
- 59 € to the US, DDP (all duties payed by us)
- 59 €, Rest of World, DAP (Import duties may apply and have to be covered by the customer)
You can return your order within 14 days of receiving it and get a full refund. We just ask that you return it unworn, unwashed and in its original condition.
Return shipping costs are covered by you. You'll find all details in our refund policy, linked in the footer below.
We kindly ask you to be mindful when placing your order - take a moment to check the measurements, lengths & details and choose what truly feels right for you. 🌿
Returns are a big part of fashion, but for a tiny brand like ours they also come with significant costs. As this is our very first launch, we’re learning from everything - including our return rate - and these costs will naturally influence how we calculate our prices in the future.
Please shop with intention. It genuinely makes a difference for a small brand like ours.
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Celia is 1.57m, usually wears XS-S, short version
Marie is 1.70m, usually wears S-M, short version
Celia is 1.57m, usually wears XS-S, short version
made of 100% cotton
Daniela is 1.74m, usually wears M-L, pregnant, long version
Jamy is 1.58m, usually wears XXS–XS, short version
Marie is 1.70m, usually wears S-M, short version
Marie is 1.70m, usually wears S-M, short version
Eva is 1.65m, usually wears S-M, short version
Daniela is 1.74m, usually wears M-L, pregnant, long version
Jamy is 1.58m, usually wears XXS–XS, short version
Daniela is 1.74m, usually wears M-L, pregnant, long version
Daniela is 1.74m, usually wears M-L, pregnant, long version
Marie is 1.70m, usually wears S-M, short version
OUR PACKAGING
Just like the pieces inside it, we wanted our packaging to stay close to nature too.
It's made from raw corrugated cardboard, recycled paper and grass paper. No coating, no foil, nothing glossy standing between the material and your hands. We consciously chose against anything laminated, because it never felt right to wrap something raw and natural in something that isn't.
So what arrives at your door is exactly what it looks like. Textured, imperfectly perfect in the most beautiful way.
Because for us, the experience of a SONEA piece doesn't start when you put it on. It starts the moment it arrives.
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Our First Collection
we're opening with four pieces.
— the SORA dress (available in two lengths)
— the AYLA skirt (one size)
— the YUMI poncho (one size)
— the YUMI shawl set (2 pieces: one smaller, one bigger)
you can beautifully combine the pieces and layer them, for example the SORA dress with the YUMI poncho & shawl set or the AYLA skirt with YUMI poncho & shawl set.
this is just the beginning of where SONEA is going.
most of our pieces come in one size, made to move with different bodies rather than fit one specific shape. in general, our pieces fit sizes XXS to L, and thanks to the generous amount of fabric used, especially in the skirt and dress, they fall beautifully on larger bodies too.
the sora dress is the exception when it comes to length. we created it in two lengths, so it can fall and flow the way it was meant to, whether you're petite or tall. If you find yourself somewhere in between, you can easily have the longer version altered by your local tailor to make it just right for you.
you can find the exact measurements of each piece in its product description.
we work with fabrics rooted in nature:
cotton, hemp and beechwood fiber, in their most raw and undyed state.
you'll find more details on the exact fabric and care of each piece on its product page.
our first collection is fully undyed.
every piece stays in its natural state, made from cotton, hemp or beechwood fiber, kept exactly as it naturally is.
for our first collection we wanted to keep things simple and raw at the beginning. when we visited our atelier and production in turkey, we were shown different dyeing techniques, and something in us just didn't feel right about them. not because they were wrong exactly, but because they weren't ours. we didn't feel a real resonance with the process, and that mattered to us more than we expected it to. the more you look behind the scenes of how clothes are actually made, the more you realize that a lot of what happens there doesn't always align with the standards or ethics you were hoping to find. and once you see that, it's hard to unsee it.
so we decided not to dye our pieces until we find a way that feels true to what we're building.
undyed felt honest. it feels like the right place to begin.
for future collections, we’re already dreaming of color. we want each collection to take inspiration from a different part of nature - forests, wildflowers, mountains, rivers, the sea. there are so many colors in nature, from deep browns and greens to burgundy, soft floral tones, blues and everything in between. each collection will have its own little world and its own palette inspired by it.
our pieces are made from fabrics rooted in nature like cotton, hemp and beechwood fiber, undyed and handmade in small batches. because of that, they love a little gentle care in return.
we recommend hand washing in cold water or on a delicate cold wash inside a laundry filet/bag due to the delicate nature of the fabric and letting them air dry.
every piece is a little different, so you'll find the exact care instructions under "care" on each individual product page. 🤍
every SONEA piece is handmade in small batches by women artisans in Turkey, in close collaboration with our co-designer Nisan, who is based there herself.
each piece starts long before it's sewn — with fabric markets, material choices and countless conversations about how something should fall, move and feel. from there, it's made by hand, in small quantities, rather than mass-produced.
because how something is made matters just as much as how it makes you feel.
for us, earth consciousness sits at the center of every decision, the fabrics we choose, the people we work with, the materials we package in, whether we dye or leave things undyed, and under what conditions all of it happens.
building sonea taught us that. along the way, we were offered so many options that simply didn't feel aligned with our values or the vision we have for this brand. and that's part of why it took us as long as it did. we wanted to understand every part of the process, not just the finished result, so we know exactly what we're saying yes to and what we're choosing to bring into the world.
honestly, this has been one of the most challenging parts of building sonea. the fashion industry isn't always transparent, and the deeper you look, the more questions you find. we've had to slow down more than once, rethink materials, ask harder questions and sometimes start over completely.
but we'd rather take the slower path and stand fully behind what we make, than move fast and compromise on what earth conscious actually means to us.
in this day and age, clothing doesn't have to belong to one gender, and honestly, our scarf set is already a piece we'd love to see on anyone.
but yes, creating for men and for kids is something we can absolutely see in SONEA’s future.
we already received some first samples for men's clothing and love them.
SONEA is still so young, and while we have a big vision for where it could go, we also want to leave space for it to evolve naturally. to move with life, with the people around it, and with what feels right along the way.
to us, SONEA is more than clothing. it’s a form of expression, an ongoing creative project, and hopefully, over time, a community. we’re beginning with four pieces for women, but that’s only the beginning. we dream of creating for women, men and children, bringing different worlds together and seeing where SONEA takes us.
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We ship from Germany to the follow countries (shipping insured):
9 € inside Germany
19 € inside EU, including Norway and Switzerland
39 € to the UK, DDP (all duties payed by us)
59 € to the US, DDP (all duties payed by us)
59 €, Rest of World, DAP (Import duties may apply and have to be covered by the customer)
It depends on where you are. Orders processed here will take 5-7 business days to arrive. Overseas deliveries can take anywhere from 7-16 days. Delivery details will be provided in your confirmation email.
Yes, you can return your order within 14 days of receiving it. Feel free to try your piece on at home and see how it feels on your body. We just ask that you return it unworn, unwashed and in its original condition to get a full refund.
Return shipping costs are covered by you. You'll find all details in our refund policy, linked in the footer below.
As a small label, every return takes a lot of care, costs and effort on our side. So we kindly ask you to order only the pieces you truly feel drawn to. To help you choose, you'll find exact measurements on each product page. For reference you also find our models' measurements under each product photo.