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BRAND SOURCE
PREVIEW 2013 HANDBAGS, CARRYALLS AND CLUTCHES
IMAGE: SOURCE AWARD WINNER AND BRAND PREVIEW EXHIBITOR GUNAS
ABURY: Centuries old craftsmanship meets modern design
Products: Handcrafted leather bags and accessories.
Ethics: Preservation of cultural variety and creation of work. 50% of profits are returned to support the local community.
USP: Elegant and authentic, each piece is unique.
Connect: [email protected] www.abury.net
DANAQA: Exquisite Ethiopian Craftsmanship
Products: High quality leather and cotton bags.
Ethics: Materials sourced from small scale farms and tribes people, allowing them to access micro-finance and sustainably grow their businesses. USP: Ethiopian leather in classic designs.
Connect: [email protected] www.danaqa.com
DOODLE-BAG: Unique, personalised design.
Products: Custom design cotton and canvas bags.
Ethics: Ethically sourced and printed in an eco-factory in Sheffield. Company has a zero waste policy.
USP: A cost-effective, green marketing tool or an on trend fashion accessory.
Connect: [email protected] www.doodle-bag.com
EMBELLISHED TRUTH: Indian inspired, elegant design.
Products: Leather bags, embossed by hand with paisley designs.
Ethics: Use chrome free vegetable tanned leather, using vegetable substances that have been harvested in a sustainable way.
USP: Soft, breathable, biodegradable leather.
Connect: [email protected] www.embellishedtruth.com
EMBELLISHED TRUTH: Indian inspired, elegant design.
GUNAS: Eye -catching and luxurious.
Products: Exclusive handcrafted handbags for women and men.
Ethics:100% vegan and sweatshop free. The materials are either LEED certified, recycled, organic or rescued.
USP: Fashion forward, bold, edgy designs. SOURCE Award 2012 winner.
Connect: [email protected] www.gunasthebrand.com
GUNAS: Eye -catching and luxurious.
HEIDI MOTTRAM: Exciting and original, pioneer in eco-leathers.
Products: Stylish and quirky handbags and purses
Ethics: Uses hand crafted and fairly traded deluxe skins and leathers. Including chicken, eel and salmon leather.
USP: Luxurious eco-exotic leathers.
Connect: [email protected] www.heidimottram.co.uk
HEIDI MOTTRAM: Exciting and original, pioneer in eco-leathers.
INEZ OSVALD: Classic and Refined.
Products: Classic design bags made from leather and natural materials.
Ethics: Committed to using local, organic, sustainable and fair trade materials. All handmade in Britain.
USP: High quality, luxurious leather.
Connect: [email protected] www.inezosvald.com
KATCHA BILEK: Beautiful reconstructed designs.
Products: Bespoke bags from up-cycled materials.
Ethics: Transforms materials such as innertubes and bike tyres. Encourages upcycling and reduces landfill waste.
USP: Durable construction with a unique fashion appeal.
Connect: [email protected] http://katchabilek.com
KERALA CRAFTS: Ethically Chic
Products: Woven baskets and bags.
Ethics: Support women’s welfare centres in Kerala, use locally sourced raw materials.
USP: Beautifully handcrafted, timeless basket designs.
Connect: [email protected] www.keralacrafts.co.uk
MIFUKO: Vibrant edge on traditional handicrafts.
Products: Bags and baskets designed by Finnish artisans.
Ethics: Fairtrade and Organic. Workshops employ less fortunate artisans, who are disabled, HIV-positive or have learning difficulties.
USP: African inspired colours and textures.
Connect: [email protected] www.mifuko.fi
MILLICAN LTD: Inspired by the great outdoors.
Products: Organic canvas rucksacks, shoulder bags, cooler bags and travel accessories.
Ethics: Use sustainable materials. Including organic cotton canvas, recycled polyester, vegetable tanned leather and local Herdwick wool.
USP: Built to last, with a stylish vintage travel appearance .
Connect: [email protected] www.homeofmillican.com
NINA BLOOM: Upcycled in Africa.
Products: Bags and purses from up-cycled materials.
Ethics: Re-cycles and up-cyles products that would go to landfill. Namely advertising and marketing waste.
USP: One-off, vibrant designs , pioneering in upcycling.
Connect: [email protected] www.ninabloom.com
NV LONDON CALCUTTA: Stylish and Elegant.
Products: Premium quality bags and accessories.
Ethics: Support marginalised producer groups, ensure they receive a fair wage and a healthy working environment.
USP: Beautiful leather designs and patterned silks.
Connect: [email protected] www.nvlondoncalcutta.com
NV LONDON CALCUTTA: Stylish and Elegant.
ORGANIC LEATHER: Natural, classic style.
Products: Eco-leather bags in beautiful styles.
Ethics: Leather is produced from organic cow hides and organically tanned with out the use of environmentally damaging substances.
USP: Beautiful leather designs with a bohemian edge.
Connect: [email protected] www.organicleather.com
TRASHY BAGS: Quirky and individual, no two are the same
Products: Hand crafted bags in several styles.
Ethics: Made from discarded advertising billboards found in Accra in Ghana, reducing waste and pollution.
USP: Unique in design and colour.
Connect: [email protected] www.trashybags.org
VISIT SOURCE DATABASE FASHION BRAND Directory, for full details of all brands represented in this showcase.
www.ethicalfashionforum.com/source-directory/directory/1