Behind the Collections

We really embraced a retro tropical vibe for our summer styles this year! We took almost a year to source enough materials to make these upcycled styles, creating limited edition one of a...

Pride 2023 Collection! Every year we love creating a sustainable collection that celebrate Pride and raises funds for an amazing LGBTQ+ non-profit! This year we are sending 40% of our...

We are so stoked on our recent Spring 2023 sweater collection!! We love creating these one of a kind sweaters with unique patches made from vintage fabrics! By upcycling the...

After almost six years of running weekly pop-ups, I have just moved eMpulse into a storefront this past September! I am so excited to have a permanent space that my brand can call...

Inspiration Our upcycled Beachy sweater collection was inspired by and for our coastlines. Not only did the beauty of the coast inspire the shapes and colors of the collection, but...

Our Coastal Elements Collection is a mini collection within our Electric Summer 2022 collection! Our brand is currently inspired by the 80s and 90s era, which is reflected in this...

Pride This colorful collection celebrates Pride! We value all members of the LGBTQ+ community and stand with all LGBTQ+ people for equality and justice. During Pride, we also remember and...

Inspiration  Our "Surfing Butterflies" art was created by Em (Owner/designer of eMpulse), as usual. Her 80s/90s style, love for surfing, and inner child came together to create this unique and...

While the idea of a compostable mailer sounds pretty perfect, it unfortunately depends on the end-of-life treatment of this mailer that defines it. Brands shipping with compostable mailers tout their eco-friendliness, but we aren't...

  Botanically dyed, these tees are the epitome of “Earth Grunge”. Em, owner and creator of eMpulse, coined this term to describe this beautiful grunge color that our Earth can...

This year’s Retro Wave collection features handcrafted jackets with 80s vintage fabric details. Each up-cycled denim jacket was made by Em, owner and creator of eMpulse, in her home studio...

Our current and last recent Save the Fishies collection is raising funds for Wildcoast, an amazing nonprofit that conserves marine and coastal ecosystems. Their international team has a focus in Southern California...