Selva Negra was founded in 2016 in a tiny Brooklyn apartment in Crown Heights. Kristen Gonzalez is a Mexican + Filipino American designer based in Los Angeles, CA. Selva Negra is rooted in the use of ethical practices and is committed to sustainably sourced materials and production transparency. Our company continues to implement low-waste solutions including compostable packaging, upcycling fabric waste, and small batch production runs.