About House of Thavy

The Vision

Getting the newest Khmer looks shouldn’t require a flight to Phnom Penh or settling for basic temple wear. House of Thavy exists to make modern Cambodian fashion easy to own, style, and celebrate in the U.S. We design party-ready pieces you can keep, not rent, with craftsmanship that feels special the moment you put it on.

 


Our Story

“House of Thavy is named for my mother, Thavy. She came to America doing common immigrant jobs: picking berries at a farm, sewing at a factory, making doughnuts at a corner store. After saving up, she opened Thavy Video in South Philadelphia in the 2005s, selling Cambodian movie DVDs and dresses to keep our culture close to home. Two decades later I am helping her take that love of Khmer fashion global. We are mother and daughter owned with the mission to make Khmer dresses more accessible, strengthen our community with the latest fashion, and honor the woman who started it all.”

 


Made For Every Generation

“In Khmer families, mothers, daughters, and aunties dress up together for weddings and celebrations. We want that feeling to live here as well. You will often see two models on our site in their 20s and 50s. It is intentional. Our pieces are designed to flatter different ages and bodies and to be enjoyed together.”

 


What You’ll Find

  • Runway-fresh Khmer looks designed for parties, ceremonies, and celebrations.

  • Pieces you can keep and treasure, not rentals or “photo-only.”

  • Silhouettes that respect tradition and fit modern bodies, with custom sizing available.

  • Small-batch production with fair pay for Cambodian artisans we know by name.


Book a fitting at our South Philadelphia studio

You will be sent a calendar booking by email or message after purchasing a custom dress.

2215 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Contact us. Chat with us in English or Khmer

  • Email: Support@houseofthavy.com

  • Instagram: @HouseOfThavy

  • Facebook: @ThavyOnlineShop

  • Response time: Typically 1hr-3hr on weekdays through socials. 24h-48hrs by email.


The House Promise

  • Handmade in Cambodia. Crafted by local artisans, not mass produced.

  • Custom sizing. Send your measurements for a refined fit.

  • English and Khmer support. Real help by chat or email.

  • Philadelphia store pickup. Collect your order locally at checkout.

  • Fitting appointments. Try on and tailor at our South Philadelphia storefront.

 

House of Thavy. Handmade with love by local Cambodian artisans since 2005.