Desiree Contreras is a Los Angeles–based embroidery artist, fashion designer, and founder of Chopped Up Cherries and DC Mobile Embroidery. Known for pushing the boundaries of traditional embroidery, Desiree blends high-level craftsmanship with cultural storytelling, creating bold, one-of-a-kind pieces that stand out on and off the runway.
Her journey began with one embroidery machine, $14, and an unshakable belief in her vision. Through discipline, resilience, and relentless dedication to her craft, she built a business that has collaborated with major brands, celebrities, and institutions while staying deeply rooted in community and authenticity.
From live on-site embroidery activations to intricate, high-stitch custom garments, Desiree’s work is driven by innovation, integrity, and purpose. Every stitch tells a story of perseverance, culture, and dreaming big.
Tiny stitches. Big dreams.
