ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

MADE WITH LOVE

Dona Bela Shreds is a fashion accessory line that upcycles textile remnants & designs them into unique, one-of-a-kind creations. All Shred neckwear designs and color combinations reflect current fashion trends and are designed in line with seasonal color palettes.

We strive to provide quality fashion neckwear that is as unique as our customers. We want our customers to feel beautiful, confident and comfortable in our accessories. Our fashion accessory line is a way to appreciate yourself, your environment and positively impact our community.

Shreds are designed and handmade in the fashion capital of the world - Des Moines, IA #DSMUSA

UP·CY·CLE

/ˈəpˌsīkəl/verb

1. reuse (discarded objects or material) in such a way as to create a product of a higher quality or value than the original: "the opportunity to upcycle trash, or turn it into new products, was vast"


“15 to 20 percent of the fabric used to produce clothing winds up in the nation’s landfills because it’s cheaper to dump the scraps than to recycle them.”

— Stephanie Rosenbloom “Fashion Tries on Zero Waste Design”, The New York Times.

SOCIAL IMPACT

Our DB SHREDS Donate Back program donates a percentage of proceeds each month to selected foundations that inspire the DB SHREDS mission. We believe that every bit of help makes a difference. Some of the charities we’ve donated a portion of sales to over the past few years include: