OUR STORY
Mulch California is a grass root movement with focus on quality, conservation and innovation. In 2015, brothers Mehr and Philippe Zarif created Mulch with a vision to help change the world of fashion from a state of extreme conformity and wastefulness to one that promotes individuality and sustainability.
We care about our planet, our community and are committed to bringing change to the fashion industry for like-minded individuals.
Our sustainable fashion house is head quartered in San Clemente, California where we originate our designs, make our patterns, hand dye and cut our fabrics, and handcraft every garment. Mulch is bringing the craft back into the industry. We have created our local supply chain based on shared values of transparency, responsibility and ethics.
Leading our design team is Mehr Alejandro, who started tailor making one-of-a-kind pants for high-profile clientele. After quickly garnering attention for his superb fit and unique designs, he realized there was a growing market for high-quality handmade clothing, that's how we got started and our story continues...
Q U A L I T Y
WE BELIEVE THE HIGHER QUALITY THE PRODUCT THE LONGER IT WILL LAST, THE LESS YOU WILL CONSUME
“HAVE NO FEAR OF PERFECTION - YOU'LL NEVER REACH IT.” SALVATORI DALI
AT MULCH CALIFORNIA WE STRIVE TO IMPROVE EVERY DAY. QUALITY IS CONSISTENCY IN OUTCOMES,
AND BEGINS WITH HOW WE DO THINGS; FROM THE TALENTED GROUP OF PEOPLE, TO THE SPECIAL
FABRICS WE HUNT, EVERY STITCH WE MAKE, AND INNOVATION TO EXPLORE SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
AND TECHNIQUES. WE HAVE A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE!
QUALITY
D E S I G N
WE BELIEVE IN UNIQUENESS OF DESIGN
MEHR ALEJANDRO IS OUR HEAD DESIGNER AT MULCH CALIFORNIA. OUR DESIGNS ARE ORIGINAL
AND ROOTED IN OUR STUDIES OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND IMMERSION WITH DIFFERENT CULTURES,
WHERE WE GAIN KNOWLEDGE, PERSPECTIVE, AND INSPIRATION. OUR DESIGN PROCESS INCLUDES
HUNTING FOR FABRICS, THE DYE PROCESS, SELECTING STYLES, PATTERN CREATION, AND CUTTING/SEWING.
C R A F T M A N S H I P
WE BELIEVE IN HIGH QUALITY AND SUSTAINED CRAFTSMANSHIP
WE CREATE ONE-OF-A-KIND OR IN SOME CASES LIMITED EDITION RUNS. IN OUR ECOSYSTEM, ONE PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CRAFTING YOUR PANTS FROM START TO FINISH - A CRAFTSMAN. IT IS A SPECIAL FEELING TO KNOW WHAT YOU ARE WEARING IS ONE-OF-A-KIND AND WAS MADE BY A CRAFTSMAN JUST FOR YOU.
L I F E C Y C L E
WE BELIEVE IN THE LIFECYCLE
EVERYTIME WE DESIGN A NEW PRODUCT, WE ASK THIS QUESTION:
WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR PRODUCT AFTER ITS ORIGINAL PURPOSE?
WE REPAIR, REPURPOSE, AND RECYCLE ALL OF OUR PRODUCTS.
MULCH CALIFORNIA REPAIRS YOUR PRODUCT ANYTIME, OR SEND YOUR PRODUCT BACK TO US
TO BE REPURPOSED OR RECYCLES AND YOU WILL RECEIVE 20% OFF ON YOUR NEXT SHOPPING VISIT.
S T E W A R D S H I P
WE ONLY HAVE ONE PLANET, TO MAKE A CHANGE YOU HAVE TO START WITH YOURSELF. WE ARE CONSTANTLY EXPLORING NEW WAYS TO MINIMIZE OUR FOOTPRINT
FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT, IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CARE FOR THE PLANET.
MULCH CALIFORNIA BELIEVES IN LONGTERM RELATIONSHIPS. WE DO OUR VERY BEST TO INCLUDE
NOT ONLY THE "INTERNAL COST", BUT ALSO THE "EXTERNAL COSTS" INTO EVERYTHING WE DO.
WE USE OVERAGE FABRICS TO MAKE OUR PANTS, RECYCLED CLOTHES FOR POCKETS, BUTTONS
AND OTHER ACCESSORIES. WE MAKE OUR OWN LABELS FROM SCRAP MATERIAL. WE DO NOT
MASS-PRODUCE, AND WE PAY LIVING WAGES.