STORY

 

Conceptualized in 2019 & later launched in 2021 by designer Zay Morris, Saint Michèle Atelier is a multidisciplinary design house established in New Orleans, Louisiana that focuses on producing quality garments utilizing experimental design & sustainable product creation. Our garments are methodically constructed in small batches by Zay and his creative crew.

Saint Michèle Atelier is a fun yet wearable project with no particular correlation to the conventional fashion show calendar, nor a conventional approach to design. Sustainability & experimentation are two cornerstones of the brands ethos. Most of the garments are created utilizing vintage and ethically sourced textile materials, with a majority of the garment production process taking place at our atelier in Uptown, New Orleans…

Saint Michèle Atelier has established a distinct design signature with their DIY approach to garment creation. From garment dyeing, hand-distressing, deconstructing denim, hand embellishing garments, & acid washing/sun-washing techniques, each garment is a labor of love. Undergoing hours of hand work in creating the perfect piece. Designing intentionally with an emphasis on sustainability, expressing creativity, & artisanal storytelling.