84% matchLoud Bodies
Size XXS–5XL romantic dresses with transparent ethics
What changes: Softer romantic palette rather than loud maximalist prints; Romania-made DTC
Brand profile
Tamara Malas
New York slow-fashion label making maximalist, ethically produced clothing in sizes XS–6X, with a Lower East Side store.
New York CityOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Tamara Malas
Tamara Malas is a New York slow-fashion label founded in 2018 by School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduate Tamara Malas. It began as a plus-size line sized 14–32 and now spans roughly 0–36 (XS–6X). Collections are maximalist: whimsical prints, saturated color, sheer mesh, crop tops, dresses and matching sets, plus underwear, swimwear and puffer jackets. Garments are made ethically in small runs with local and international partners. The brand opened a Lower East Side store at 143 Ludlow Street in September 2024.
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70% matchSUPER YAYA
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Sheer, cutout, body-forward party dressing
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Brand facts
- Founded
- 2018
- Origin
- New York City, United States
- Made in
- USA
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Womenswear
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Avant-garde, Quiet luxury