About us

Nestled in, and inspired by, the eclectic community of Venice, CA, Marshall Design LA captures the active, laid-back, and colorful aesthetic of SoCal beach lifestyle. Since 2003 MDLA has designed, sourced and produced apparel and accessory collections locally and overseas, using a vast network of curated talent. MDLA is a woman owned business, with an environmentally sustainable mindset, and a unique business model.

What makes us unique

Our core team is small but mighty. Consisting of just 5 industry professionals led by fashion veteran Kay Marshall-Seidman, MDLA’s got our hands in every part of the fashion mix—design, development, manufacturing, brand building, and beyond. We’re the crew that’s been through the chaos and knows exactly where things can get messy. But the magic? We spot the bumps early, pivot like pros, and keep the wheels turning without missing a beat.

Our creative network of graphic & textile artists, designers, technical designers, patternmakers, graders and samplemakers is “expertsourced,” our term for crowdsourcing creative talent.

Not only do we have all areas of design and production covered, we go deep in these areas, allowing us to pull together a perfectly nuanced dream team for your specific project. Need an innovative materials expert? Check. How about a sublimation guru? Check. Not sure what you need? We’ll help you figure it out.

Our secret sauce is fostering genuine connections and trust within client teams. When everyone feels valued and supported, collaboration improves, ideas come alive, and we achieve better results together.

How we work

MDLA is fully capable of handling any collection or project from concept through production. That being said, we are also ready to help with any part of a project where specific expertise is required, including Sketches, Tech Packs, BOM Generation, Sample Development, Patterns, Fittings, Marketing Materials & Packaging, Project Management, Pre-production, Production, Placement and Support.

We’re deeply in tune with the pace and pressure of the industry, with a clear understanding of how to align manpower and lead time to meet the demands of fashion calendars, T&A schedules, and seasonal sales goals. Efficiency and timing are second nature to us.

We’re extremely flexible, we do yoga.

Areas of expertise

With decades of experience across fashion cycles, we’ve refined a collaborative approach that blends material innovation, trend insight, and a sharp eye for color and design. The result is elevated, market-relevant products that reflect both high taste and commercial viability.

Markets:

Infant, Toddler, Kids, Junior's, Young Men's, Junior Contemporary, Better Contemporary, Missy, Women's, Men's, Accessories and Wearable Tech.

Categories:

Apparel: Socks, Gloves, Beanies, Headwear, Swimwear, Activewear, Eco Fitness/ Yoga, Eco Blanks, Outerwear & 1st Layer, Embellished Graphic Tees, Luxury Sportswear, RTW, Streetwear, Menswear, Premium Denim, Adaptive apparel

Softlines: Footwear, Bags, Luggage

Hard Goods: Eco Yoga Mats, Blocks, Bolsters, Straps, Performance Towels, Aprons, Wearable Tech

Homeware: Rugs, Throw Pillows, Travel Pillows, Yoga Rugs, Bedding

Skills:

Fashion Design from Concept, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Product Development, Project Management, Merchandising, Sustainability, Compliance and Third Party Testing

We work with traditional and eco fabrications and processes covering Knits, Wovens, Full Fashion Sweaters, Denim, Washes, Garment Dyes, Shrinkages, Dye Treatments, Wet Printing, Screenprinting, Discharge Printing, Sublimation, Embroidery, and other Embellishments.

We create marketable products at competitive price points, in any category, for any market. Contact MDLA today to discuss how we can create, add value to, or manage your next item, collection or production cycle.