Through her art-driven lifestyle brand punkwasp, artist Carrie Marill is on a mission to bring unique and unexpected style to the world through ethically made pieces that stand up to life’s adventures.
Carrie has been a full-time artist since 2004. Her career has allowed her to travel the world and during her explorations, she has collected beads, fabric, weavings, folk art and tools. She brings it all back to her SoCal studio for inspiration and designs small batch apparel and handmade jewelry for PUNKWASP.
From there, everything happens stateside, from designing and handcrafting jewelry in our Cali to partnering with USA-based producers, right down to our garment tags. It’s a sweet lil local ecosystem.
Thoughtless mass production is no bueno for the planet. That’s why Carrie creates with intention: making jewelry by hand, carefully sourcing deadstock fabric and sustainable materials, and seeking out small-scale domestic producers. It takes longer, but it’s worth it. Besides, the scenic route is always way more fun.