• When I co-founded Michael Stars with my husband, Michael Cohen, in 1986, I never could have predicted the growth and evolution we’ve experienced over the decades. What began as a collection of our iconic one-size graphic tees has grown into a wide assortment of timeless and high-quality apparel meant to endure and be passed on to the next generation.

    As a purpose-driven brand, we’ve been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to support grassroots organizations in our local community and beyond through the Michael Stars Foundation. Our philanthropy focuses on equality across gender, race, and socioeconomic class. We also produce over 70% of our garments locally in LA to ensure quality production and fair wages, as well as a smaller carbon footprint. More than just being our home base, that west coast effortlessness is a vibrant celebration of our California roots.

    I’m grateful to be in a position where I can help women look and feel their best while continuing to pursue the activism and philanthropy that has defined my life – and keeping Michael’s memory alive in the process.

    Thank you for being a part of making Michael Stars what it is today.

  • Suzanne Lerner
  • Co-Founder & CEO

Committed to People

We’re a women-owned and led company – more than 80% of our workforce is made up of women – and we pride ourselves on diversity both within the company and through our philanthropic outreach.

  • Committed to Quality

    Over 70% of our garments are made in our hometown of Los Angeles to ensure quality production and fair wages – as well as a smaller carbon footprint. Our seasonless approach ensures you can wear pieces year-round, complete with classic tees as well as effortless head-to-toe looks.

  • Committed to Longevity

    We use high quality fabrics like SUPIMA® cotton to ensure durability, so the signature pieces in your wardrobe can be passed onto the next generation.

Committed to Responsibility

Michael Stars takes a mindful approach to sourcing fabrics, using environmentally friendly materials whenever possible. And, by manufacturing a majority of our garments in Los Angeles, we’re reducing our environmental impact as well as maintaining supply chain oversight.

Committed to the Planet

We’re partnered with ThredUp, one of the largest online resale platforms, through its Resale-as-a-Service® platform. Customers can receive a Michael Stars x thredUP Clean Out Kit to exchange gently used clothing for Michael Stars shopping credit – all in an effort to reduce the number of clothing items thrown away in the US each year, 95% of which could be recycled or reused. 100% of proceeds from every ThredUp purchase supports the Michael Stars Foundation.