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Brand profile
Misa Los Angeles
Los Angeles contemporary womenswear label known for bohemian occasion and resort dressing in flowing silhouettes, bold prints and airy fabrics.
Los AngelesOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Misa Los Angeles
Built for occasions and resort
The range centers on tiered maxi and midi dresses, ruffled or embroidered blouses, cutout knits and matching sets in airy fabrics with bold prints and trim detail.
Made in Los Angeles, sold wide
Pieces are largely handcrafted in LA, while distribution runs through Neiman Marcus, Saks, Nordstrom, Harvey Nichols, Revolve and Shopbop.
A second label from a known designer
Founded in 2016 by the late Shadi Askari-Farhat, who previously ran tbagslosangeles; the name merges her two daughters' names, and the first store opened at Palisades Village in 2021.
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Brand facts
MISA Los Angeles is a contemporary womenswear label launched in 2016 by the late Shadi Askari-Farhat, previously founder and designer of tbagslosangeles; the name combines her two daughters' names. The line focuses on occasion and resort dressing — tiered maxi and midi dresses, ruffled and embroidered blouses, cutout knits and coordinated sets in airy fabrics, confident prints and detailed trims — largely handcrafted in Los Angeles. It wholesales to Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Harvey Nichols, Revolve and Shopbop, and opened its first retail store at Palisades Village in 2021.
- Founded
- 2016
- Origin
- Los Angeles, United States
- Made in
- USA, China
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Womenswear
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Quiet luxury, Y2K