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Adelante's footwear and other responsible leather goods promote economic development in Latin America. Everything is ethically crafted by ar... Read More
Adelante's footwear and other responsible leather goods promote economic development in Latin America. Everything is ethically crafted by artisans. No mass production. No sweatshops. Leather is sourced from Lefarc Tannery, one of the most sustainable tanneries in the Americas. This solar powered factory uses vegetable tanning methods free from toxic chemicals, treats wastewater, reduces water usage by up to 50% and repurposes waste and byproducts into collagen for beauty products.
baabuk is your go-to brand for sustainable and renewable wool. They responsibly source from Portugal where the sheep are certified mulesing-... Read More
baabuk is your go-to brand for sustainable and renewable wool. They responsibly source from Portugal where the sheep are certified mulesing-free and live in the protected area of Serra de Estela Natural Park. They also source from New Zealand farmers who use eco-friendly water and soap washing processes. Their factory in Nepal pays 25% higher than the national average. Ensures safe working conditions. Employs more women than men. No wonder baabuk is B Corp certified!
Darzah shoes, bags and accessories are handmade by women artisans in Palestine. All earn a living wage, well above the local minimum. They p... Read More
Darzah shoes, bags and accessories are handmade by women artisans in Palestine. All earn a living wage, well above the local minimum. They practice tatreez embroidery, a traditional art form that has been passed down from mother to daughter for centuries. Every motif holds significant meaning. Most makers are their childrens' primary caretakers. Many don't have reliable transportation. That's why Darzah delivers materials directly to anyone who chooses to work from home rather than in the studio. With Darzah, women have freedom to earn an income.
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Deux Mains is an ethical and sustainable brand that honors the ancestral wisdom and talent of Haitians. Everything is made using traditional... Read More
Deux Mains is an ethical and sustainable brand that honors the ancestral wisdom and talent of Haitians. Everything is made using traditional craft methods in a solar-powered, women-owned factory in Haiti. Materials are upcycled, sustainable and responsibly-sourced. Deux Mains ensures safe working conditions. A liveable wage. Health insurance. Access to education.
Fortress is a women's shoe and accessories brand that works with family-owned shoemakers in Peru and Colombia to create artisanal, handmade ... Read More
Fortress is a women's shoe and accessories brand that works with family-owned shoemakers in Peru and Colombia to create artisanal, handmade products. They pay fair wages, promote gender equity and ensure good working conditions for all of their workers. Their shoes are handcrafted using high quality, natural materials including leather, wood and rubber.
Fuchsia is a woman-owned brand that makes products to benefit both the wearer and the maker. Everything is handcrafted in Pakistan in a trad... Read More
Fuchsia is a woman-owned brand that makes products to benefit both the wearer and the maker. Everything is handcrafted in Pakistan in a traditional workshop, from leather cutting to embroidery to assembly. Workers receive a living income which means they can provide their families with food, shelter, education and healthcare.
Huma Blanco is a woman-owned footwear brand founded by third generation shoemaker and designer Adriana Crocco. Her shoemaking heritages are ... Read More
Huma Blanco is a woman-owned footwear brand founded by third generation shoemaker and designer Adriana Crocco. Her shoemaking heritages are Peruvian and Italian, both known for quality craftsmanship and artistry. Products are designed and handmade in Crocco's home country of Peru, providing sustainable income and longterm jobs for artisan shoemakers. Materials include hides and textiles in their pure form or dyed naturally. A portion of proceeds is donated to Ninos del Arco Iris, providing basic healthcare and education to families in Cusco, Peru.
Koio makes luxurious, sustainable footwear to elevate your everyday style. They work exclusively with artisans in Italy. Leather Working Gro... Read More
Koio makes luxurious, sustainable footwear to elevate your everyday style. They work exclusively with artisans in Italy. Leather Working Group certified, regenerative leather is sourced from farms in the Swiss Alps that are reversing carbon emissions, restoring soils and increasing biodiversity. Zeolite tanning using minerals rather than chrome, aldehyde and heavy metals in facilities that are responsibly managing carbon emissions, energy and water consumption and waste. Vegan products are made from apple leather. LACTAE HEVEA® soles are made in France from responsibly sourced milk from hevea trees. Even laces are certified organic cotton. Other sustainable materials include cork, recycled rubber and recycled polyester. Last, but not least, Koio offers a recycling program to ensure the impact of their shoes remains low even after they reach end of life.
Thesus is a socially and environmentally progressive brand that makes outdoor footwear. Its proudly BIPOC and Woman Owned. All employees and... Read More
Thesus is a socially and environmentally progressive brand that makes outdoor footwear. Its proudly BIPOC and Woman Owned. All employees and even manufacturers' employees are paid a living wage. Products are ethically made in Portugal. They use natural materials, as well as innovative materials that have a net positive impact on the planet.
