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Meet Santos by Mónica, the NYC brand making handbags from cactus leather

Lower Manhattan is strewn with trendy haunts and independent boutiques that line the compact streets. Near the corner of Canal and Ludlow sits Santos by Mónica, an accessory and apparel shop founded by Mónica Santos. With the Lower East Side as her backdrop, Santos is one of many emerging designers that represent the cherished diversity of the...

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Karl Lagerfeld unveils debut collection with Amber Valletta

French fashion label Karl Lagerfeld has unveiled its debut sustainable accessories collaboration with supermodel, actress and activist Amber Valletta for spring 2021, alongside an announcement that it will be expanding its collaboration for spring/summer 2022. The eco-friendly collection, on sale online from April 8, features accessories made...

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Vegan label Miomojo: “There is really no excuse to continue using leather”

Italian label Miomojo - which means “my mojo” in English or “lucky bag” in a South African dialect - has been producing vegan accessories since it was founded six years ago. Recently, bags and handbags made of nopal cactus leather and AppleSkin have also been added to the product range. They are also 100 percent made in Italy. FashionUnited...

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Miomojo introduces ‘Made in Italy’ cactus leather and AppleSkin collection

Cruelty-free label Miomojo has just released a new premium ‘Made in Italy’ collection produced from cactus leather and AppleSkin. The brand based in Bergamo, Italy focuses on bags, handbags and accessories that are made without fur, wool, silk, feathers, leather or any other animal products. This holds also true for the new premium ‘Prima Linea’...