California-based sustainable womenswear brand known for its size-inclusive, architectural designs and eco-friendly fabrics.
ORIGIN
United States
PRICE TIER
premium
Founded in 1993 in Berkeley, California, by designer Stella Carakasi and partners Allan and Steven Boutrous, the brand originally launched as Two Star Dog—pioneering the U.S. eco-fashion movement with the first all-hemp clothing line. Evolving over decades, the Stella Carakasi signature label officially debuted in 2012 and transitioned to a direct-to-consumer model in 2018 to break away from the traditional, unsustainable fashion calendar. Carakasi, a German-born designer of Greek descent, roots her aesthetic in architectural silhouettes and a casual California lifestyle, prioritizing longevity over fleeting trends.