True Religion teams up with Bella Doña for summer capsule
Founded by best friends LaLa Romero and Natalia Durazo, Bella Doña has long been a voice for Chicana culture, infusing streetwear with tradition, nostalgia, and power. The new capsule combines that ethos with True Religion's iconic denim DNA.
The 18-piece collection channels early 2000s style with highlights including ultra-flared jeans with western appliqué, Spanish slang tees, flashy crystal embellishments, and dramatic cutouts.
'Like True Religion, Bella Doña is meant to stand as more than just an apparel brand—instead representing a larger cultural movement deeply rooted in community and self-expression. It is this alignment of values and fashion that make them the ideal partner,' said Kristen D'Arcy, chief marketing officer of True Religion.
The collection is now available at truereligion.com. It includes tops in sizes XXS to XXXL and bottoms from size 24 to 42, with prices ranging from $39 to $139.
'We've always created for the women who want to feel seen, powerful, and fly,' said Romero and Durazo, co-founders of Bella Doña. 'Teaming up with a legacy brand like True Religion gave us the platform to go even bigger—repping our roots with pride and turning tradition into a statement.'
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