ACCESSORIES
BOTANICA WORKSHOP
why we love them:
Uses natural materials like organic cotton, recycled nylon and silk
Low impact synthetic dyes
Domestic manufacturing
Works with local artisans and technicians to create small production runs
SUNDAY/MONDAY
why we love them:
South-Asian owned
Partners with textile artists in Gujarat and Rajasthan, India
Other than some our hand woven rugs designed by their weavers, SUNDAY/MONDAY textiles designed in New York by Nisha and Brendan (founders) and informed by traditional Indian motifs
Silk/cotton materials and AZO-free nontoxic dyes
*OMI WOODS
why we love them:
Black-owned
Ethically handmade with fair-trade African gold
Globally sourced conflict-free fine metals
Solid gold jewelry made with fair-trade African gold
The sourced mines pay miners fair wage/contribute to improved health care, education, safety and living conditions on the continent
TWO DAYS OFF
why we love them:
WOC-owned
Either made to order or limited edition small batch to avoid over production/waste
Locally-sourced deadstock fabrics from L.A.
Place priority on using biodegradable natural fabrics
All products ship plastic-free
KBH JEWELS
why we love them:
Only uses environmentally and socially conscious diamonds
Diamonds cultivated in greenhouses, not mined
Also uses reclaimed/recycled metals
NICOLA LAUREN HANDMADE
why we love them:
Reuses and re-works precious metals
Custom-made recycled heirloom jewelry
Ethically sourced and refined precious gemstones
*OTIUMBERG
why we love them:
Limited quantities to prevent waste
Ethically sources materials
Diamonds are conflict free
90% of gold is recycled
Packaging doesn’t use plastic
EYDE
why we love them:
Believe that adornment and beauty should be intertwined with sustainability and community
Each piece made from locally sourced metal and ethically produced in L.A. by small team of special hands
YAM
why we love them:
Black-owned
Upcycled materials
Handmade in Astoria, NY
*MELISSA JOY MANNING
why we love them:
Handmade and local
Work with green certified refinery
Recycled and upcycled
Responsible sourcing
DEUX MAINS
why we love them:
After 2010 Haiti earthquake, Julie Colombino founded REBUILD Globally; helps women affected by earthquake get back on feet
Deux Mains is the spinoff from nonprofit and is its own Haitian business and fashion brand
From REBUILD Globally's funding and training, Deux Mains able to produce ethically manufactured goods and employ dozens of Haitian artisans
All materials are local and upcycled and provide living wages for everyone in production process
MAAARI
why we love them:
Partner with artisans and designers who share values of quality craftsmanship and mindful consumption
Rooted in the three C’s: Consciousness, Community, and Culture
Instead of Jade they use Jadé (jäh•daye); conflict-free alternative to traditional jade
A high-grade, deep green dolomite marble known to have balancing properties
It's free of all the forced-labor and dirty mining
SHIFFON
why we love them:
Made in NYC by master craftsmen
Ethically sourced materials
A supportive, powerful network for women
Founded the Startup Girl Foundation and partnered with One Young World
Through Startup Girl Foundation they give back to aspiring entrepreneurs
Donate 50% of profits from Duet Pinky Ring collection and 10% of profits from other sales to fund seed grants for female entrepreneurs and startups that support female empowerment
*SOKO
why we love them:
Uses technology to empower artisans
Working with artisans and connects them with international market
They're after an ethical fast fashion world
Their mobile-enabled virtual factory operates at a fraction of the cost of traditional production; gives more earnings to artisans
*RACHEL COMEY
why we love them:
Uses fur/leather from animals that have died from natural causes
Conscious sourcing from tanneries in Peru
Small-scale batches
CARLA COLOUR
why we love them:
Handmade in Italy
Handmade vegetable leather case
Limited edition runs to avoid waste
Made with Zyl Acetate; high quality material originating from wood pulp and cotton fibre
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