Los Angeles-based label known for its sustainable recycled leather and edgy, sophisticated contemporary designs.
ORIGIN
USA
PRICE TIER
premium
Launched in 2009 by Ecuadorian-born, Los Angeles-raised designer Denise Focil, AS by DF began with a singular mission: to create the perfect leather jacket. This initial obsession with leather's timeless quality evolved into a full contemporary ready-to-wear brand celebrated for its masterful craftsmanship and sustainable practices. A graduate of FIDM with a background in designing for Alpinestars in Italy, Focil infuses a sophisticated, edgy sensibility into her collections. The brand is a pioneer in ethical fashion, utilizing recycled and upcycled leather scraps to create its signature supple jackets, dresses, and separates, which reduces water usage and diverts waste from landfills.