Charlotte Wooning
Charlotte Wooning
PRODUCTLINE.
Charlotte started creating jewelry in 2005. A few years after graduating in fashion she started to experiment with silver and soldering. It took quite some time to learn the skills of this handcraft, but slowly on a new jewelry label arose. Her style has become unmistakably recognizable throughout the years. Every piece expresses a feminine, contemporary, delicate style.
THE MAKER.
Inspired by many things in life such as art, vintage jewelry, or just that woman in the subway, Charlotte keeps on reinventing her jewelry within the borders of her handwriting. Several pieces are timeless beauties and stay in the collection for many years. The creational process is a never-ending challenge but is nonetheless one of best things of their working day. Creating a jewel that will accompany a customer in her life is the most grateful part of her job. Charlotte’s small enterprise has grown to be a grown-up company. They now employ 5 professionally graduated goldsmiths, lovely girls who create every piece by hand in the style of Charlotte. And for two years her husband Steven is fully committed to the company as a new business partner of Charlotte. They work closely with their gemstone suppliers to know exactly where the stones are mined and under what conditions.
DID YOU KNOW…?
To retain the earth from overflowing with unnecessary things they create on demand. They have low stock and work with a dynamic inventory system. Sometimes it means you have to wait a little longer for your jewel to arrive. Overall it means they can keep their prices fair.
Nkuku
Nkuku
PRODUCTLINE.
At Nkuku is a sustainable and fair-trade homeware and interior brand. Create a home which fully expresses who you are through a collection of beautifully handmade pieces from all over the world. Nkuku work with artisans from all over the world to create homeware and interior accessoiries, using sustainable materials that embrace traditional craftmaking skills. Their founding values are ‘Ethical, Eco-friendly and Handmade’. These are at the heart of everything they do and are reflected in all their products. You won’t find mass-produced items in their collections.
THE MAKER.
14 years ago the people behind Nkuku set out on a life-changing adventure, travelling the world and coming across talented craftspeople and their beautiful work. This inspired them to do something different, so they moved to rural Devon and started working with artisans throughout the world, supporting and celebrating their skills by bringing their products to a wider audience. They work with independent businesses, social projects and co-operatives with a focus on building strong business relationships with all of their suppliers, so that they can work together towards mutual success.
DID YOU KNOW…?
Their name was borrowed from a hut in Zambia, where they wrote out their first business plan on the cover of a paperback. Their first order were the exquisite leather journals, which they still sell today.
Alpaca Loca
Alpaca Loca
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Alpaca Loca is a young and innovative label that specializes in designing and producing quality products from alpaca wool. They are mainly known for their luxurious and silk soft plaids and scarves. Alpaca wool is a natural, super soft fabric and has many advantages compared to sheep’s wool or cashmere. It is hypoallergenic because it contains no lanolin such as sheep wool. The structure of alpaca wool is also stronger than that of sheep wool or cashmere. It sheds a lot less, so it is very comfortable to wear and does not sting. Besides this, it is dirt and water repellent. It is a 100% natural product and fair trade.
THE MAKER.
The wool used for the Alpaca Loca products comes from alpaca’s from Ecuador. The products are all made by hand in Ecuador by a community of weavers. Alpaca Loca places great value on quality, tradition, integrity and social responsibility and have consciously chosen to set up production in this way.
DID YOU KNOW…?
Your purchase contributes directly to the economic growth of Ecuador and alleviating the poverty of the alpaca herders.
Ecoalf
Ecoalf
PRODUCTLINE.
The concept of the brand came after the birth of Javier Goyeneche’s son, Alfredo. ECOALF was born in 2009 when Javier was reflecting upon the world thinking about what we would leave to the next generation. With his frustration about the excessive use of the world’s natural resources, his idea was born to create a fashion brand that is truly sustainable. By integrating breakthrough technology ECOALF creates clothing and accessories made entirely from recycled materials. The brand represents the fabrics for the future generations.
THE MAKER.
In 2015, Ecoalf, through its own Foundation as well as the support from the HAP Foundation, embarked on its most ambitious project: Upcycling the Oceans. This is a worldwide adventure that will help remove marine debris from the bottom of the oceans thanks to the support of local fishermen. The revolutionary project aims to be replicated all over the world and its main objective is to recover trash that is destroying the sea, and transform it into top quality yarn to produce garments. This pioneering initiative has three objectives: to remove litter that damages marine ecosystems from our seas, giving a second life to recovered waste with a circular economy view, and raising awareness about the global issue that marine litter presents.
DID YOU KNOW…?
ECOALF is called after Javier’s son Alfredo.
Sjaal Met Verhaal
Sjaal Met Verhaal
PRODUCTLINE.
In 2013, Inge went to Nepal for the first time and was immediately touched by the beautiful people and nature. A visit to a children’s home in Pokhara showed her that you don’t have to have children of your own to be able to do something good for a child. The power of the Nepalese women also touched her deeply. She bought handmade felt scarves from these women which she brought home for family and friends. The scarves immediately become very popular amongst her family members and friends. She was often asked if she could somehow buy more and import them to The Netherlands. This is how Sjaal met Verhaal was created!
THE MAKER.
Sjaal met Verhaal stands for creating work for women in Nepal and Thailand. There is collaboration with around 35 entrepreneurs, all of which are visited once or twice a year. Where in the beginning the emphasis was on purchasing products, the transition is now being made with a focus into their own product development.
DID YOU KNOW…?
They work with a team in Nepal and a team in the Netherlands. Every team member of Sjaal met Verhaal has his or her own story.
We Love The Planet
We Love The Planet
PRODUCTLINE.
At We Love The Planet, an organic deodorant brand, they really love the planet. They insist on choosing the most natural and responsible way for every product they make, every order they pack, and every action they perform.
THE MAKER.
Their cream deodorant is made in Noord-Holland by a natural producer. All ingredients are certified and are carefully selected time and time again, and for every production they look for the best natural products. As a result, every product will never be exactly the same. Nature at its finest!
DID YOU KNOW…?
Despite its small size, the deodorant lasts up to two to three months.
Julia Otilia Jewelry
Julia Otilia Jewelry
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Julia Otilia is a sustainable and conscious jewelry brand that stands for capturing the essence of the moment. Their brand reflects timeless elegance paired with a sophisticated and simplistic Scandinavian aesthetic. All of their jewellery is inspired by organic shapes and the finest details of nature. As our planet and people are both concerns, they make conscious decisions for all their materials and production and aim to be as sustainable as possible.
THE MAKER.
Their production is done ethically and fairly in a small atelier in Bali. They support the local artisans with their intricate skills and dedication to recreate their delicate designs. Further assembling work is done in the Netherlands. Their jewellery is available in both silver and gold. They repurpose pure scrap pieces of 925 sterling silver for sustainable upcycling practices. All of their golden jewellery are plated with a 2 micron coat of 24K gold on a pure silver sterling base. Furthermore, they like to incorporate organic materials into their designs, including wood, seeds and nuts in form of carvings and beads.
DID YOU KNOW…?
For every order they plant one tree. As of August 2019, Julia Otilia has officially partnered with One Tree Planted. A non-profit organisation that is focused on global reforestation.
Dedicated
Dedicated
PRODUCTLINE.
Dedicated is a sustainable fashion brand for men and women. They started this brand with a very clear purpose of wanting to change an industry that no one seemed to question. An industry built on inhuman working conditions, pollution and toxic chemicals. Thus, they decided to choose a nicer way and create clothes with a focus on our planet and the people walking its ground. Together with the most legit certifications in the industry, they stay true to those promises. Today they are working with GOTS and Fairtrade Certified Cotton, GRS recycled poly and natural fibers such as Tencel. This basically means that their production is fair and square. By collaborating with iconic photographers, illustrators and designers from all over the world they create unique and diverse collections. Bringing funk to Sustainable Fashion. Thanks for being DEDICATED.
THE MAKER.
Together with Fairtrade they continue to help farmers and workers to improve their working and living conditions. Fairtrade works actively for farmers rights in countries with widespread poverty and ensures that they receive a minimum price for their work. On top of that Fairtrade premiums are given to villages for investments in schools, infrastructure and other social improvements. For every Fairtrade-cotton garment you purchase you help making the life better for their farmers.
DID YOU KNOW…?
Their swimwear, windbreakers and beanies are made of 100% recycled Pet-bottles. These are the kinds of garments that you don’t have to wash regularly, and for that reason, it doesn’t spread microplastics.
Ecoalf
Ecoalf
PRODUCTLINE.
The concept of the brand came after the birth of Javier Goyeneche’s son, Alfredo. ECOALF was born in 2009 when Javier was reflecting upon the world thinking about what we would leave to the next generation. With his frustration about the excessive use of the world’s natural resources, his idea was born to create a fashion brand that is truly sustainable. By integrating breakthrough technology ECOALF creates clothing and accessories made entirely from recycled materials. The brand represents the fabrics for the future generations.
THE MAKER.
In 2015, Ecoalf, through its own Foundation as well as the support from the HAP Foundation, embarked on its most ambitious project: Upcycling the Oceans. This is a worldwide adventure that will help remove marine debris from the bottom of the oceans thanks to the support of local fishermen. The revolutionary project aims to be replicated all over the world and its main objective is to recover trash that is destroying the sea, and transform it into top quality yarn to produce garments. This pioneering initiative has three objectives: to remove litter that damages marine ecosystems from our seas, giving a second life to recovered waste with a circular economy view, and raising awareness about the global issue that marine litter presents.
DID YOU KNOW…?
ECOALF is called after Javier’s son Alfredo.
Tretorn
Tretorn
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Tretorn is a sustainable fashion brand and an innovation driven company with high quality, functional and contemporary products in mind — it’s been a part of their DNA since 1891. Their Eco Essential rainwear merges the best from their heritage with new innovative and circular fabrics to create the future of responsible rainwear made for urban exploration. They look at sustainable innovation not only as a process to create new products. In everything they do, sustainability is key. For them, it means creating an organization and business system that provides for quality of life, while being resilient with the environment and its resources. A sustainable company is one that resembles an organic system where all of resources (human, natural and economic) are renewed and in balance for perpetuity.
THE MAKER.
Tretorn was founded in Helsingborg, Sweden in 1891, and has come a long way since. Today, you can find this brand in stores all over the world, but they remain committed to their living heritage in Sweden. For them, this means proven expertise in creating products that can withstand Scandinavian weather without getting in the way of everyday life. It also means creating products that are stylish and worn equally by city-dwellers and nature-lovers. Ultimately, Tretorn is about celebrating both style and practicality. In 1896, five years after the start they produced 1 million pairs of galoshes in Helsingborg and in 1900, they produced their first sneakers. Looking back they have pioneered the sneaker, the rubber boot and even the tennis ball for more than 120 years. They have been synonymous with the sport for the century. From their first rubber boots to the world’s first luxurious tennis sneakers.
DID YOU KNOW…?
They have pioneered the sneaker, the rubber boot and even the tennis ball for more than 120 years.
Snurk
Snurk
PRODUCTLINE.
Snurk creates beautiful, imaginative prints for bedding and homewear. Made with their own hands, camera and photoshop. Driven to give new meaning to the art of doing nothing. Snurk is a sustainable fashion brand that only uses organic cotton which is sustainably produced in Portugal. By being awake and conscious of their own impact on the environment, they can make others sleep better.
THE MAKER.
SNURK is designed in Amsterdam and produced in the Porto area in Portugal. They work closely with a number of fixed, relatively small factories and confection centers in this area. They visit these places 4 times a year. This guarantees the quality of the prints and their business relationships. They print both using screen printing and digital printing.
DID YOU KNOW…?
Did you know that they have a collection for women, men, children and even babies?
Snurk
Snurk
PRODUCTLINE.
Snurk creates beautiful, imaginative prints for bedding and homewear. Made with their own hands, camera and photoshop. Driven to give new meaning to the art of doing nothing. Snurk is a sustainable fashion brand that only uses organic cotton which is sustainably produced in Portugal. By being awake and conscious of their own impact on the environment, they can make others sleep better.
THE MAKER.
SNURK is designed in Amsterdam and produced in the Porto area in Portugal. They work closely with a number of fixed, relatively small factories and confection centers in this area. They visit these places 4 times a year. This guarantees the quality of the prints and their business relationships. They print both using screen printing and digital printing.
DID YOU KNOW…?
Did you know that they have a collection for women, men, children and even babies?
