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Trailblazer: Meet Hanneli Rupert, Founder of African Accessory Label Okapi
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Trailblazer: Meet Hanneli Rupert, Founder of African Accessory Label Okapi

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The South African designer behind Okapi champions the farm-to-fashion concept. Capturing earthy hues and smart designs, the accessory range acts as a love letter to Africa. Ahead of World Africa Day, she tells us how her brand strives for sustainability.  TELL US ABOUT YOUR MOST CHERISHED MEMORY I was born in Johannesburg but grew up...

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Gabriela Hearst wanted to create a brand that reflects a slower pace and process: where things are made with care and detail, where tradition is more important than trend, with a purpose to every piece.

Gabriela Hearst wanted to create a brand that reflects a slower pace and process: where things are made with care and detail, where tradition is more important than trend, with…

 Welcome to Vietnam with @theevolvedtraveler! Providing exceptional journeys based on travel with a purpose, this #brandtotrust designed a 11-night luxury journey, “Essential Vietnam,” that will allow you to experience an insider’s view of this remarkable country. Take an early morning excursion to the salt fields of Ninh Deim to witness the sea salt harvest, shop for local ingredients in the old-world trading port city of Hoi An, meet some of the members of the @lifestartfoundation... ✨A luxury travel brand that gives back to the community, The Evolved Traveler donates a portion of proceeds from every single journey to charitable and not-for-profit causes around the world. 70 trees will be planted in reforestation efforts in each guest's name through their partnership with Carbonfund.Org. Explore all their responsible actions, on site now. _ Bienvenue au Vietnam avec @theevolvedtraveler ! Offrant des voyages exceptionnels fondés sur un engagement durable, cette marque a imaginé un voyage de luxe de 11 nuits, « Essential Vietnam », qui vous permettra de découvrir ce pays remarquable. Faites une excursion matinale dans les champs de sel de Ninh Deim pour assister à la récolte de sel de mer, achetez des ingrédients locaux dans la vieille ville portuaire commerçante de Hoi An et rencontrez quelques-uns des membres de la fondation @lifestartfoundation...✨ Soucieux de contribuer à la communauté, The Evolved Traveler reverse une partie de ses recettes à des causes caritatives à but non lucratif, dans le monde entier. 70 arbres seront plantés dans le cadre d'efforts de reforestation au nom de chaque invité par le biais de partenariat avec Carbonfund.Org. Découvrez-en plus sur la marque de confiance, en ligne maintenant. #PositiveLuxury #ButterflyMark #Brandtotrust

Welcome to Vietnam with @theevolvedtraveler! Providing exceptional journeys based on travel with a purpose, this #brandtotrust designed a 11-night luxury journey, “Essential Vietnam,” that will allow you to experience an…

 Proudly made in Poland and crafting using 100% Polska rye pristine water from its own natural well, @BelvedereVodka reveals the beautiful and layered taste of the world's first super-premium vodka. The brand knows that commitment of quality is synonymous with a commitment to environmental excellence. Learn more about their story and what makes them a #brandtotrust on site now. _ Fièrement fabriqué en Pologne à partir d'eau-de-vie de Seigle pure, @BelvedereVodka révèle le goût magnifique de la première vodka super-premium au monde. La marque sait qu'un engagement de qualité est synonyme d'engagement environnemental. Apprenez-en plus sur leur histoire et sur ce qui fait d'eux une #marquedeconfiance, en ligne maintenant. #PositiveLuxury #Brandtotrust #ButterflyMark

Proudly made in Poland and crafting using 100% Polska rye pristine water from its own natural well, @BelvedereVodka reveals the beautiful and layered taste of the world’s first super-premium vodka.…

“For me, luxury in today’s world is experiencing something truly unique whilst ensuring that the environmental impact is minimal and that there is a constant conscious involved at every level”…

 Flower recycling is at the heart of everything @sanajardin does… Clean and sustainable, Sana Jardin empowers Moroccan women through a flower up-cycling programme, the Beyond Sustainability™ Movement, which enables the flower harvesters to create their own micro enterprises through skills development and the use of flower waste.

Flower recycling is at the heart of everything @sanajardin does… Clean and sustainable, Sana Jardin empowers Moroccan women through a flower up-cycling programme, the Beyond Sustainability™ Movement, which enables the…

 Secure yourself a spot for our upcoming webinar, on Tuesday the 2nd of July AT 3:00PM (GMT+1). In this webinar, @julia.hailes, author of The Green Consumer Guide shares her thoughts about plastics and the current conversation around them. We'll be giving away 5 copies of Julia Hailes

Secure yourself a spot for our upcoming webinar, on Tuesday the 2nd of July AT 3:00PM (GMT+1). In this webinar, @julia.hailes, author of The Green Consumer Guide shares her thoughts…

 @sidikai_brand is born from a lifelong passion for design and soulful creators, and the belief that it is everyone’s duty to build a better world with the resources we are given 🌱🌎 Using high-quality sustainable textiles as well as cutting-edge new fabrics, each piece is crafted by seasoned local workshops. All pieces are made-to-order to reduce stock and ensure quality. At least one piece of every collection is made in collaboration with a social program. Learn more about this #brandtotrust, on site now. _ @sidikai_brand est née d’une passion pour le design et de la conviction qu'il est du devoir de chacun de construire un monde meilleur avec les ressources dont nous disposons 🌱🌎 Utilisant des textiles durables de haute qualité ainsi que des tissus à la pointe de l'innovation, chaque pièce est confectionnée par des ateliers locaux chevronnés. Toutes les pièces sont fabriquées sur commande pour réduire les stocks et assurer la qualité. Au moins une pièce de chaque collection est réalisée en collaboration avec un programme social. Découvres-en plus sur cette #marquedeconfiance, en ligne maintenant. #PositiveLuxury #ButterflyMark #ResponsibleFashion

@sidikai_brand is born from a lifelong passion for design and soulful creators, and the belief that it is everyone’s duty to build a better world with the resources we are…

 Turn something you would normally throw away in the excitement, into a lasting memory with @wearingmemories. Their jewellery pieces are made using caps from champagne bottles. The jewellery houses the caps from champagne bottles, which are also interchangeable, so you can wear the memory of your special event again and again. Discover more about the unique brand on our site!🦋 _ Faites d'un objet que vous auriez habituellement jeté, un souvenir inoubliable grâce à @wearingmemories. Leurs bijoux sont fabriqués avec des capsules de bouteilles de champagne. Les bijoux contiennent les bouchons de bouteilles de champagne, qui sont également interchangeables, afin que vous puissiez porter le souvenir de votre événement spécial encore et encore. Découvrez-en plus sur la marque unique sur notre site!🦋 #PositiveLuxury #Brandtotrust #ButerflyMark

Turn something you would normally throw away in the excitement, into a lasting memory with @wearingmemories. Their jewellery pieces are made using caps from champagne bottles. The jewellery houses the…

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