About Tinta

Tinta (pronounced teen-ta) is a small Los Angeles-based fashion brand owned and operated by independent designer Daniella Fenelon. With a commitment to ethical labor and environmental practices, Tinta celebrates tattoo aesthetics and alternative subculture. "I wanted to be able to wear clothing that fit my style without compromising my morals. I LOVE tattoo-inspired apparel, but almost every brand I found wasn't transparent about how they produced their garments. After graduating college directly into the pandemic, I wanted to see if I could create what I was looking for. Everything Tinta produces is either certified sweatshop-free, made in collaboration with an other small business, or upcycled." Tinta's name references tattoo ink (tinta means ink in Spanish!) and honors Daniella's Ecuadorian-American heritage. Tinta was founded on the principle that fashion does not have to be exploitative. All of Tinta's apparel and accessories are made in partnership with WRAP, BSCI, or SGS-certified/audited factories, union shops, or local mom-and-pop businesses. This means that our garments are produced in sweatshop-free environments-- no exceptions. Read their story