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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: info@abury.net 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: info@danaqa.com 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: info@doodle-bag.com 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: Info@embellishedtruth.com 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: info@gunasthebrand.com 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: heidi@heidimottram.co.uk 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: mari@inezosvald.com 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: kb@katchabilek.com 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: christine.snow@blueyonder.co.uk 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: info@mifuko.fi 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: nicky@homeofmillican.com 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: nina@ninabloom.com 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: nv@nvlondoncalcutta.com 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: info@organicleather.com 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: enquiries@trashybags.org www.trashybags.org

VISIT SOURCE DATABASE FASHION BRAND Directory, for full details of all brands represented in this showcase.

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