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Handcrafted by Artisans in Latin America

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

Non-Toxic & Sustainably Made

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Adelante's footwear and other responsible leather goods promote economic development in Latin America. Everything is ethically crafted by ar...
See All 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.

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Made with Sustainable Materials

Artisan Made in Nepal

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

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Baabuk makes shoes and slippers from recyclable and renewable wool. They source wool from Portugal and New Zealand. In Portugal, the sheep a...
See All Baabuk makes shoes and slippers from recyclable and renewable wool. They source wool from Portugal and New Zealand. In Portugal, the sheep are certified mulesing-free and live in the protected area of Serra de Estela Natural Park. In New Zealand, farmers 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.

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100% Vegan & Cruelty Free

Made with Natural & Sustainable Materials

Ethically Made in Spain & India

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Bhava is a woman-owned and animal-free footwear brand. Their compassionate approach to design and production goes beyond using leather alter...
See All Bhava is a woman-owned and animal-free footwear brand. Their compassionate approach to design and production goes beyond using leather alternatives. From organic cotton linings to hand painted, embossed cork and premium recycled microfibers, Bhava sources sustainable materials from Europe and India. Their shoes are handcrafted using the best of both traditional and cutting-edge comfort technology. Bhava works with ateliers in Spain and Mumbai.

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Handcrafted by Artisans in Palestine

Preserves Indigenous Culture & Crafts

Provides Jobs & Economic Opportunity for Women

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Darzah shoes, bags and accessories are handmade by women artisans in Palestine. All earn a living wage, well above the local minimum. They p...
See All 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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Made with Sustainable & Responsibly Sourced Materials

Ethically Made in Haiti

Made in a Solar Powered Factory

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Deux Mains honors the ancestral wisdom, talent and perseverance of Haiti's people. When a catastrophic earthquake decimated the country in 2...
See All Deux Mains honors the ancestral wisdom, talent and perseverance of Haiti's people. When a catastrophic earthquake decimated the country in 2010, Deux Mains founder Julie Colombino-Billingham saw the need for dignified employment. That was the catalyst. Bags, shoes and accessories are made using traditional craft methods in a solar-powered, women-owned factory. Materials are upcycled, sustainable and responsibly-sourced. Deux Mains ensures safe working conditions. A liveable wage. Health insurance. Access to education.

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Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

Produced in Small Batches

Non-Toxic & Sustainably Made

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Either/Or is a responsible footwear brand that is fully committed to sustainable sourcing, ethical manufacturing and being a force for good....
See All Either/Or is a responsible footwear brand that is fully committed to sustainable sourcing, ethical manufacturing and being a force for good. They partner with small, family owned workshops in Portugal, Peru, Mexico and Colombia. 100% of employees earn beyond a living wage. They publish the lowest and highest wages of their makers. They employ a social cooperative to weave custom textiles and use the best quality vegetable-tanned leathers. They offset their carbon footprint for all shipping through the nonprofit Native Energy.

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Made with Sustainable Materials

Helps Protect Indigenous Culture

Gives Back

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Faherty is a family built, values driven clothing brand inspired by sun and waves. They're fully committed to restoring power to Indigenous ...
See All Faherty is a family built, values driven clothing brand inspired by sun and waves. They're fully committed to restoring power to Indigenous communities. They partner with Native artists and designers. They donate to Native history and anti-racism work. Sustainability efforts include lowering their carbon emissions. Using less toxic chemicals, dyes and finishes. Using sustainable fibers like organic cotton, ethically sourced cashmere, recycled polyester, linen and hemp. They are 90% plastic free.

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Handcrafted by Artisans in Latin America

Made with Sustainable Materials

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

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Fortress is a women's shoe and accessories brand that works with family-owned shoemakers in Peru and Colombia to create artisanal, handmade ...
See All 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.

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Handcrafted by Artisans in Pakistan

Made with Responsibly Sourced & Local Materials

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

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Fuchsia is a woman-owned brand that makes shoes to benefit both the wearer and the maker. Shoes are handcrafted in Pakistan in a traditional...
See All Fuchsia is a woman-owned brand that makes shoes to benefit both the wearer and the maker. Shoes are 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.

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Ethically Made Luxury

Handcrafted by Artisans in Peru

Gives Back

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Huma Blanco is a woman-owned footwear brand founded by third generation shoemaker and designer Adriana Crocco. Her shoemaking heritages are ...
See All 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.

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Ethically & Sustainably Made

Woman-Owned

Gives Back

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KarenKane is an eponymous women's lifestyle brand that is all about doing right by people and the planet. Like many great American companies...
See All KarenKane is an eponymous women's lifestyle brand that is all about doing right by people and the planet. Like many great American companies, Karen Kane was launched out of the founder's garage at a time when sustainable fashion was just getting started. Karen's cool SoCal style is woven into every piece. They source from sustainable and ethical suppliers. They pay fair and living wages. And charitable giving is part of their core mission. KarenKane is a certified B Corporation.

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Made with Sustainable Materials

Supports Regenerative Agriculture

Made by Artisans in Italy

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Koio makes luxurious, sustainable footwear to elevate your everyday style. They work exclusively with artisans in Italy. Leather Working Gro...
See All 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.

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Made with Sustainable Materials

Global Recycled Standard Certified Supply Chain

Sustainably & Ethically Made in China

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Kokolu makes bags, shoes and accessories from recycled, plant based and natural materials including corn stalk, corn starch, sugar cane, cof...
See All Kokolu makes bags, shoes and accessories from recycled, plant based and natural materials including corn stalk, corn starch, sugar cane, coffee grounds, beech tree, natural rubber, recycled rubber and plastic bottles. At their manufacturing facility in China, they unite 3D knitting technology, carbon reducing processes and responsible dying techniques to make all of their sustainable products.

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Ethically Made in Kyrgyzstan

Handcrafted by Artisans

Made with Locally Sourced Wool

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Kyrgies makes wool slippers and house shoes that are comfortable, stylish and sustainably and ethically made. Everything is made from vegeta...
See All Kyrgies makes wool slippers and house shoes that are comfortable, stylish and sustainably and ethically made. Everything is made from vegetable-tanned leather and locally and sustainably sourced wool. Did you know that Kyrgyz sheep produce wool with long fibers that are specifically perfect for felting? They're also mulesing free. Kyrgies works with a women-owned and operated factory in Kyrgyzstan that also hires more women than men and pays everyone a living wage. They use minimal and recycled packaging.

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Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

Made with Responsibly Sourced Materials

Woman-Owned

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Made Trade is a highly curated ethical marketplace where you will find home goods, accessories and clothing products ranging in style from b...
See All Made Trade is a highly curated ethical marketplace where you will find home goods, accessories and clothing products ranging in style from bold prints to boho chic to fashionably minimalist. This woman owned and family run business is fully committed to equity, sustainability and transparency. You can even filter by: fair trade produced, made with sustainable materials, handcrafted by artisans, made in the USA, BIPOC owned, woman owned, recycled and vegan. Made Trade is climate neutral certified.