Showing posts with label Fair Fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fair Fashion. Show all posts
Saturday, July 04, 2015
Morning Cross-Body | Angela & Roi
Philanthropy and fashion. Two of the greatest things intertwined gives us Angela & Roi.
Angela & Roi are a New York based handbag company that believes in cruelty-free fashion that gives. Their handbags are made in a sweatshop-free company in Korea* that they have personally visited to ensure fair conditions are being practiced. Beyond that, their bags are made of vegan leather. Fair to humans, fair to animals.
On top of that, their brand carries a philanthropic mission called 'Donate by Color'. All handbag designs are offered in the same range of colours, and each colour represents a cause. For example, my gray cross-body offers 5% of its sale to a charity within diabetes research.
I bought this bag six months ago and it has become my every day bag. The size is perfect in comparison to my height. It's not too big, but it somehow fits so much! It has an adjustable strap, a main compartment with a zip pocket inside as well as a zipped compartment on the back. I will say however, the 'Angela & Roi' ribbon it comes with has frayed a little, although it's removable. And also, there is a dark-grey outline on the strap that is beginning to 'chip'. To be honest though, it doesn't bother me at all, especially since the brand carries so much good in its name.
The gray is currently sold out on their website, but they have it in other colours, or you can check out their entire range. If you're in Australia, Angela & Roi doesn't ship here, but an online website called Modavanti does, as well as carrying other ethically conscious brands that you can browse too!
*Palette cross-body bag is manufactured in Vietnam.
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Sseko
Have you heard the quote, "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime"? Sseko adopts this, believing to end the cycle of poverty, the root causes need to be addressed. Working with a local non-profit that works with young women how have come out of the sex-slave industry, they aim to empower and educate women by giving them opportunities and experience that last a lifetime.
"We believe that every woman has the capacity to end the cycle of poverty and that it can be done in a way that is fair, dignifying, honoring and life-giving."
Apart from being an incredibly philanthropic brand that is truly making change, they do great fashion! I am obsessed with their loafers.
Apart from being an incredibly philanthropic brand that is truly making change, they do great fashion! I am obsessed with their loafers.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Rose & Fitzgerald
One thing I adore shopping for is home decor. I've only noticed in the past few years how important it is to ensure you love every piece you buy, because it is the environment you emerge yourself in when you have your shield down, and for me, the environment in which I spend the most time.
I came across an independent company named Rose & Fitzgerald that quickly became one of my most favourite stores of all time. The company was founded by a Californian couple named Courtney and Laren. Based in Uganda, where they now live, is where the products are both designed and handmade. And the best part: they hire local artisans to hand-make their items and bring their designs to life. This both increases morale and national income for the country.
I am entirely in love with the collection on Rose & Fitzgerald, and their story, and their code of ethics.
Here are my top picks from their collection:
I am so in love with their designs and the way these pieces compliment each other. These are not on my wishlist, they are on my MUST list.
What are your favourite picks from the Rose & Fitzgerald collection?
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I am entirely in love with the collection on Rose & Fitzgerald, and their story, and their code of ethics.
Here are my top picks from their collection:
I am so in love with their designs and the way these pieces compliment each other. These are not on my wishlist, they are on my MUST list.
What are your favourite picks from the Rose & Fitzgerald collection?
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