Essays

“Our exciting partnership with Nanollose furthers our commitment to solving the urgent issue of climate change by transforming waste materials into premium ones that can be used across multiple industries. We believe that partnering with Nanollose’s bacterial cellulose technology will accelerate our goal of making leather extinct.” - Vicki von Holzhausen, CEO von Holzhausen

 If you think about it, all mothers are material innovators. We improvise, adapt and make use of what we have, all in the spirit of resourcefulness.

As material innovators, our goal is to solve the real world problem of climate change through science and innovation. This year we were able to offer you better, more sustainable products made with the most advanced, next generation, leather alternatives.

Giving back is an integral part of life and one of our core values. Our philanthropic endeavors involve donating 10% of the proceeds of each purchase to our local communities in need. Our current giving partner is Hope Gardens.

We decided to reboot the iconic Baguette by giving it a contemporary makeover and making it the first sustainable Baguette bag. A huge cultural phenomenon in the late 90s, the Baguette is back and more popular than ever.

With so many great Shoppers to choose from you might be wondering which Shopper is right for you. Let’s take a closer look at these beloved styles and find out which size best fits your needs.

The Green Trend has taken over the fashion world. Going Green and the increasing idea of sustainability in fashion has been taken quite literally by designers. Read more about fall's hottest color.

An Investment Trend has emerged. We want a quality bag that elevates our everyday style and lasts a lifetime. Not only is this advantageous economically, but, more importantly, it is so much better for the environment. We’ve entered a new era where materialism is okay, but it has to be meaningful and absolutely not wasteful.

We are playing an active role in fighting climate change and our goal is to design sustainable material with minimal environmental impact that considers the entire product life cycle. Which is why we use a proprietary technology in all of our formulations that causes plastic to biodegrade. But what does that mean exactly? Let’s take a look at the most asked questions about Biodegradation.