Black Lives Matter and so do our actions. In an effort to continue to support racial equality and momentum within the movement, we have created the Black Heart Bag, the profits (after cost of materials and manufacturing) of which will be donated to Black Girls Smile, an organization dedicated to supporting the mental health and …
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WHY HOZEN? Sustainably designed vegan brand made in CA, it doesn’t get any better than that! DESCRIBE YOUR LOOK. I love dressing for comfort, love wearing color, love anything vintage/thrifted that feels like I stumbled on a hidden GEM. Most days you will find me in biker shorts, a tee shirt, and my …
WHY HOZEN? The first reason is because my good friend and founder of HOZEN, Rae, has taken her passion and made it into a successful vegan bag line. Watching a friend leave the comforts of a corporate job to follow a passion and make it a success is exciting and motivating. Doing what you …
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As a follower of all things fashion, you’re beginning to see new ways of how products, from shoes to jackets to handbags are transitioning towards the eco-friendly route. Leather, one of the staple materials for creating such items, has evolved over recent years due to the fact that more fashion brands are not only incorporating non-animal products but …
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Episode Summary Rae Nicoletti, the Founder of HOZEN, a sustainable accessories company that makes eco-friendly vegan leather walks us thru how she makes her company sustainable from ethical factories, product materials to carbon offsets, her wholesale marketing strategy and why she’s so excited about the next generation of bio-materials available to fashion brands. Show Contents: …
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Piñatex, a vegan leather made from recycled pineapple crop, tops the charts when it comes to sustainability. While many vegan leather alternatives are made from plastics or other non-natural products, Piñatex innovatively makes use of portions of the pineapple plant that can be recycled and used as an all-natural raw material. When it comes to protecting …
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What is PU Leather? The “PU” in PU leather stands for Poly Urethane, a thermoplastic polymer used to make this vegan alternative to traditional leather. It is one of the most convincing vegan leathers on the market with a soft to the touch texture that is still durable and weather resistant. PU Leather maintains its …
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Sustainable, eco-friendly accessories are now being made from fruit and vegetables. Miriam Porter, journalist who covers vegan-ism, social justice, and travel, interviews Rae about how HOZEN is going against the grain of using animal leather while making a dent in the fashion accessories market with plant-based alternatives. https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/news/pivot-magazine/2020-09-17-bio-based-leather Filed in: Sustainability Previous Article Next Article
Famous for dangling from the arms of schlepping New Yorkers, tempting patrons at indie bookstores, or holding the groceries of eco-conscious fashionistas, tote bags have been a cultural phenomenon for generations. This versatile bag has evolved past its humble origins to become a signature look from Fashion houses like Balenciaga, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton and more. …
Traveling can be a very stressful and complicated experience. Having the right bag can go a long way to making your travels more smooth and relaxed. One of the best bags to use for travel, or anything really, is the duffle bag. Here are 5 reasons why duffle bags should be your bag of choice. …