Arsayo Paris
Arsayo Paris is a French brand of vegan leather goods , both innovative and daring.
But above all, it's a family story! Arsayo is an acronym composed of the first names of 3 brothers and sisters: Ar for Ary, Sa for Sabine and Yo for Yoni.
Their father worked for over 30 years in the world of leather goods. Together, they decided to create a brand with strong values , respectful of the planet and all its inhabitants, including animals, with the idea in mind that aesthetics should not be left aside.
This is how their first vegan backpack was born, combining style, innovation, comfort and practicality.
Arsayo, an innovative brand
The flagship product of the Arsayo brand is an urban design backpack that stands out for its unique anti-theft secure closure system: the zipper tabs fold over the back of the bag to hold them in place with snaps. It is then impossible to open the bag without the person feeling it on their back.
This system is patented and awarded the medal of the Ministry of the Interior and 2 Gold medals from the Lépine Competition in 2016 and 2018!
Vegan materials
For Arsayo, it was obvious to create vegan leather goods, because animal protection is a particularly important issue for them. All products are therefore animal-free and certified Vegan PETA Approved.
The brand has chosen to offer its products in several materials and different price ranges .
The "Originale" collection is made of polyurethane, while the "Prestige" range highlights eco-responsible materials such as cork , and more recently AppleSkin™ , an innovative material made from apple waste. The founders of Arsayo were won over by the aesthetics and resistance of this material: " Tested by us, we were amazed by its solidity. After a year, our apple leather prototype, worn daily, has kept all its shape and elegance. Even accidental snags remain invisible. Like all our materials, it is water-repellent, lightweight, easy to maintain and can be washed with a damp cloth."
Carefully selected clothing workshops
- The Prestige range in Appleskin is manufactured to the highest standards in a family workshop in Poland . “The family history of our brand is a key part of our identity. We are proud to continue this tradition by entrusting the management of our new workshop to an experienced local family . This allows us to ensure that our products are manufactured with care and attention, while supporting the local economy. »
- The Original range is manufactured in China in a workshop that has been a partner of the Arsayo family for over 30 years. This workshop is BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) certified . BSCI is a business-led initiative to protect workers’ rights and improve working conditions.
A brand committed to the animal cause
For Ary, one of the co-founders of Arsayo, animals are simply part of his life. An activist for several years for the pacifist association The Save Movement , he has also created a sanctuary in which animals rescued from slaughterhouses or traumatic experiences can live peacefully and end their days in a place dedicated to their well-being.
Sheep, goats and chickens live together in a large, peaceful space.
Here is the sanctuary's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/sanctuaireduchateau/
Jonathan (known as Yoni), Ary's brother, created the FAKE Movement , a solidarity movement launched in 2019 which aims to promote brands that respect humans, the environment and animals.
Why FAKE? This pejorative word is diverted to become a powerful acronym: Fashion for Animal Kingdom and Environment . Today, it is possible to dress in "fake leather", "fake wool" or "fake fur" while being Fashionable and ethical.
FAKE lists more than 100 ethical brands called Fakers, of which Zebra Vegan Shop is proud to be a part!
Being a Faker means participating in change, moving towards vegan, ethical and sustainable fashion.
So long live the Fakers and long live Arsayo!