OUR STORY
When beginning their lives in New York City, Washington University alumnae and friends, Alessandra Perez-Rubio and Louisa Rechter, craved to build their wardrobe with timeless, versatile and eye-catching items to make them feel polished and ready for all the occasions in their busy lives. Inspired by their shared ties to the Philippines and their vintage clothing archive left to them by their grandmothers, the duo launched Mestiza New York in 2015 to fill the void for standout style, designed to remember. The lifestyle brand offers stand-out apparel and accessories with a newly launched bridal line and swim launching in February!
Mestiza products aim to serve a purpose whether it’s machine washability, clever convertible features or to simply pull out of your closet to remind you of all the fun you had wearing it.
Rechter first moved to New York City, they searched to fill their wardrobes with pieces that felt timeless, versatile, and elegant. Drawing inspiration from their shared Filipino heritage and love of vintage looks, the longtime friends and Washington University alumnae felt a calling to contribute something meaningful to the world of fashion by blending artistry with purpose.
SLOW FASHION
It’s widely known that the fashion industry is harmful to the environment, especially with the rise of fast-fashion which is quickly filling up our landfills. Our solution is to make well-made, classic silhouettes you can wear time and time again. Our thoughtful, data-driven designs are manufactured in small batches to ensure less waste and less chance of someone else showing up in the same dress as you. We encourage our customers to covet each Mestiza piece they purchase, wear it often and pass them down as heirlooms for years to come.
FREE ALTERATIONS
The key to a garment that lasts is a perfect fit. Alessandra and Louisa strive to ensure each piece fits you like a glove. However, if you find that your piece needs a bit of a nip/tuck, do not fret! We offer free tailoring on full price, eligible purchases. Learn more.
IMPACT ON WOMEN
Fully owned and operated by their female co-founders, Mestiza aims to empower women with clothing that makes them feel confidently polished throughout their lives. These efforts shine through in the Tastemaker Series–a weekly spotlight on women who are making an impact in their communities, ranging from entrepreneurs, artists, philanthropists, and more– and the Heirloom Project–a bi-annual initiative for gifting excess inventory to deserving women across the United States, including high school seniors and charitable organizations.
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE
Your shopping experience should be personalized. Take our virtual style assessment to find the silhouette that’s perfect for you.
Our dedicated customer service team understands our product on a deep level and can offer you style advice, care instructions or, put you in touch directly with the founders!
The Mestiza New York buzz
“But the real magic is in the wearing of it. Because when you’re snuggly, chicly esconsed in a dress made by a woman- led brand that’s committed to raising up other women how could you *not* feel this great?”
“Sometimes an abbreviated hemline is all you need to take a look from polished to full-blown bombshell.”
“Mestiza offers sophisticated cocktail dresses that make a statement - Cool dresses inspired by the Philippines.”
