Marcella
Established · Under $200 · New York, United States
Asymmetric dresses and tops with minimalist edge, the NYC brand making ethical design under two hundred.
Think: Minimalist staples, edge, asymmetrical basics.
The buy: the sleek long-sleeve top
What to buy
the sleek long-sleeve top
Categories
Occasions
Why Marcella is worth it
Marcella makes minimalist pieces with an edge: sleek tops, bodysuits and dresses, made in Europe and priced well below most designer basics.
The clothes are built for a wardrobe that works by day and goes out at night: clean lines with one twist, an asymmetric neckline or a sheer sleeve, in soft, stretchy fabrics. Production runs through about 25 manufacturing partners near Sofia in small, just-in-time batches, which keeps waste and prices down without giving up European making.
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Is now a good time?
The sale pattern
From 12 months of sale tracking.
A sale landed in the last few days — Marcella runs one about every 7 weeks.
- Runs a sale
- about every 2 months
- Last sale
- running right now
- Typical markdown
- 15% off
- Deepest we’ve seen
- 20% off
About Marcella
Siyana Huszar started Marcella as a small online shop while working in finance in New York, naming it after her grandmother, a well-known fashion designer in Bulgaria. She and her husband, Andy Huszar, later left finance to build it full time.
It grew into a New York label of versatile, minimalist pieces with an edge, made in Bulgaria and built around a mission to advance women and girls.
- Founded by
- Siyana Huszar and Andy Huszar
- Based in
- New York, United States
- Made in
- Bulgaria, with about 25 manufacturing partners near Sofia
- Shipping
- Ships across the US.
- Where to buy
- Marcella's own site · Our Marcella picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Reviewers mostly find it true to size when they follow the size chart, and say size swaps are handled quickly.
- Fabric
Shoppers often praise the soft, stretchy fabrics that keep their shape and feel better than the price suggests, though a few found some pieces thin.
- Returns
Some shoppers report a return fee taken out of refunds, and final-sale styles can't be returned, so check the policy before buying on sale.
- Restocks
Production runs in small just-in-time batches in Bulgaria, so best-selling styles tend to be restocked rather than disappear.
- Mission
Every purchase supports girls' education through the brand's partnership with CAMFED, a nonprofit.
What Marcella is made of
Tencel · Viscose · Cotton
- Natural
- 26%
- Plant-based
- 56%
- Synthetic
- 18%
Works most in: Tencel, viscose and cotton
From the fabric listed on 1374 pieces · 100% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
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Marcella, answered
- What is Marcella?
- Marcella is a New York womenswear label making minimalist tops, bodysuits and dresses with an edge, made in Europe at accessible prices.
- Is Marcella a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for polished, versatile basics with a twist: made in small batches by partners in Bulgaria, priced well below most contemporary labels, and tied to a mission to support girls' education.
- Who founded Marcella?
- Siyana Huszar and her husband, Andy Huszar. The name honors Siyana's grandmother Marcella, a designer in Bulgaria.
- Where is Marcella from?
- New York. Its clothes are made in Bulgaria.
- Where are Marcella clothes made?
- In Bulgaria, by about 25 manufacturing partners near Sofia.
- Does Marcella run true to size?
- Reviewers mostly say yes, as long as you follow the size chart.
- Where can I buy Marcella?
- On the brand's own site, or through our Marcella picks.
- When does Marcella go on sale?
- Across the 8 sales we have tracked, Marcella has run one about every 2 months. A sale landed in the last few days.
- How much does Marcella discount?
- Their sales usually reach about 15% off, and the deepest we have seen was 20% off.
- What is Marcella made of?
- Across the 1374 Marcella pieces we could read in October 2026, about 26% of the fabric is natural fibers, 56% plant-based fibers like viscose and 18% synthetic. The most common fabrics are Tencel, viscose and cotton.
- Which brands are like Marcella?
- If you like Marcella, look at Because of Alice, Aligne, Saint Art and Modern Citizen.