Our Mission
Our mission is to solve the crises of waste, pollution and exploitation caused by fast fashion by creating a fully Circular Fashion system. We aim to provide 100% sustainable wardrobing solutions for adults nationwide through our e-commerce services and to improve our local communities through innovative and educational events and activations.
Why?
Because we deserve fashion that doesn't harm the planet or exploit vulnerable communities. And great clothes, that look and fit the way we want, help us become the best version of ourselves.
Our Story
CFLA was founded in Los Angeles, CA in 2019 as a DBA and became a California Social Purpose Corporation in 2022. Our stated Social Purpose is to operate under the principles of the Circular Economy as defined by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation: to 1) design waste out of our business model, 2) keep products and materials in use, and 3) regenerate natural eco-systems and communities.
We work with local universities and workforce training programs to provide educational, paid internships that create the talent pool from which we hire our valued team members.
We're located inside the La Kretz Innovation Campus in LA's Arts District where we have been a portfolio company of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) since 2020.
Our Commitment
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We take every step we can to be as Zero Waste as possible.
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We're committed to workforce training and development, not low wage factories.
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We only print on 100% recycled paper, and ensure promotional printouts are reusable.
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All mailers are made from durable recycled materials and single-use mailers can be composted or recycled.
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We educate our audience on steps they can take that have positive environmental impacts.
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We do not practice "business as usual." We question everything to reduce waste, increase efficiency and help the planet!
Our Team
Karri Ann Frerichs
CEO, Founder and Repair Specialist
Kavita Mishra
Business Development and Partnerships Manager
Andrea Morales
Community Development and Events Manager
plus an amazing cohort of talented interns who help us repair, design, market and execute successful community events
every garment revival keeps clothing in use and out of landill
workforce training with local universities to reshore the industry
local engagement to educate and improve communities