Those close to me know that my lifestyle involves a faithful yoga regimen and strict vegan diet.  As a handbag designer, my commitment to social responsibility and the environment is paramount.  I do use a fair amount of leather and silk in my creations.  Part of the reason for this is my belief that the energy required to create synthetic materials, combined with the fact that many of these man-made materials require thousands of years to biodegrade, are significant factors that justify the use of animal products in some of my work.  Still, about half of my designs are vegan.  I also choose to ship many of my bags in a pine wood box.  The wood is milled locally, and comes from providers who believe strongly in re-forestation.  By using the wooden case, it is my belief that the handbags will last longer- and encourage buyers to enjoy their purchase longer, hopefully consuming less over the course of the years in favor of the timeless quality my handbags represent.

I am proud to create bags that use every local resource I can find.  Providence is still a hub for the costume jewelry industry, despite much of this industry moving overseas.  It takes a lot of components to make a bag, and I feel that the fuel consumption I am able to conserve by using local manufacturers for my supplies decreases my burden to the environment.  With a local economy that is struggling, it is my hope that I can help to stimulate the businesses who provide me with such outstanding service.  I am proud to use many local businesses, including the following companies:

G & A Plating

Van & Company

R & R Polishing

Lorraine Fabrics

Rainbow Leather

Abea Leather

Wolfe E. Myrow

W. E. Jackson

And many more…

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