About La' Merde Designs, LLC.
La' Merde Designs, LLC., Is a pioneering fashion and sustainability company redefining luxury through innovation and environmental responsibility. Founded in Detroit, Michigan, our mission is to merge high-end couture, ready-to-wear fashion, and advanced textile recycling to build a circular ecosystem that minimizes waste and maximizes impact.
Our company operates through three strategic subsidiaries:
La' Merde Designs by Stella (Couture & Ready-to-Wear)
A fashion house celebrating artistry and sustainability.
- La' Merde Designs by Stella offers exclusive, hand-painted couture pieces, blending luxury with individuality.
- La' Merde Designs (Ready-to-Wear) provides stylish, sustainable fashion through our online boutique, making eco-conscious style accessible.
La' Merde Textile Recycling
A state-of-the-art textile recycling facility utilizing advanced manufacturing to process and repurpose textiles into new materials. By recycling tons of textile waste annually, we supply raw materials to industries such as fashion, automotive, home goods, and even solar panel manufacturing.
La' Merde Training & Development (501c3 Nonprofit)
Dedicated to education and community outreach, our nonprofit arm empowers individuals through workforce development programs in textile recycling, fashion manufacturing, and sustainability initiatives.
At La' Merde Designs, LLC, we are more than a fashion brand—we are a movement. Through our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and social impact, we are transforming the fashion industry while creating jobs, reducing waste, and funding global clean water and education initiatives.
Join us in shaping the future of sustainable fashion. Shop Now. Recycle Today. Create a Better Tomorrow.
Our Business Model
Repurposed Textile
Education & Job Training
Recycled Clothing Line
La' Merde Designs by Stella is dedicated to sustainability and luxury in fashion. We transform vintage couture into high-end, customized pieces adorned with unique murals, each signed by the artist and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. By merging innovative design with local production, we minimize textile waste and foster a c
La' Merde Designs by Stella is dedicated to sustainability and luxury in fashion. We transform vintage couture into high-end, customized pieces adorned with unique murals, each signed by the artist and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. By merging innovative design with local production, we minimize textile waste and foster a circular economy, supporting both local communities and the global fashion industry towards a more sustainable future.
Recycled Clothing Line
Education & Job Training
Recycled Clothing Line
La' Merde Designs luxury with a conscience Ready to Wear collection features stylish clothing made from recycled textiles, combining quality with affordability.
The line includes classic white t-shirts, elegant dress shirts, tailored blazers for men and women, trendy jeans, and chic trench coats, each adorned with unique screen-printed mur
La' Merde Designs luxury with a conscience Ready to Wear collection features stylish clothing made from recycled textiles, combining quality with affordability.
The line includes classic white t-shirts, elegant dress shirts, tailored blazers for men and women, trendy jeans, and chic trench coats, each adorned with unique screen-printed murals.
With new editions released every 30 days, available online and at our flagship locations.
Textile Recyling Plant
Education & Job Training
Education & Job Training
La' Merde Textile Recycling, we are committed to transforming the fashion industry through sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Our facility specializes in the collection, sorting, and cleaning of textiles, ensuring that valuable materials are repurposed rather than discarded.
By reselling these materials to clothing manufacturers for t
La' Merde Textile Recycling, we are committed to transforming the fashion industry through sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Our facility specializes in the collection, sorting, and cleaning of textiles, ensuring that valuable materials are repurposed rather than discarded.
By reselling these materials to clothing manufacturers for the creation of new garments, we contribute to a circular economy that reduces the demand for virgin resources. minimizing landfill waste.
Education & Job Training
Education & Job Training
Education & Job Training
La' Merde Designs, LLC. is dedicated to training the next generation of artists and environmental advocates through our Training and Development Program. We offer tailored training designed specifically for each of our divisions: La' Merde Designs by Stella, La' Merde Designs Ready to Wear, and La' Merde Textile Recycling.
Participants wil
La' Merde Designs, LLC. is dedicated to training the next generation of artists and environmental advocates through our Training and Development Program. We offer tailored training designed specifically for each of our divisions: La' Merde Designs by Stella, La' Merde Designs Ready to Wear, and La' Merde Textile Recycling.
Participants will receive hands-on training across various career roles, preparing them for employment opportunities within one of our companies.
Introducing La’ Merde Designs Ready-to-Wear Collection
Join Us in Making an Impact
Choose La' Merde Designs, LLC, and embrace a future where style meets sustainability. We contribute 10% of our profits to global clean water initiatives. Together, let’s transform the fashion industry for a better tomorrow!
Christine Burkette, CEO/Founder &
Fellie, Chief Artistic Director
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La' Merde Designs LLC., is not just a fashion statement; it's a commitment to reducing our environmental impact.