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Ve-lifestyle is a bit like the Belgian Zebra Vegan Shop: an online store that brings together different vegan fashion brands. The founder, Paulina Forys, launched her eshop in July 2020 with the aim of changing consumption patterns and proving that eco-responsible fashion is the future.

Paulina has just launched her first own-brand product, in collaboration with stylist Monika Ormaniec: the vegan Mini Box bag , designed in Poland (her home country) from grape leather .

I asked Paulina a few questions so that she could tell us about her approach:

How did the collaboration with Monika Ormaniec come about?

Monika is my best friend, we have known each other for 20 years. She co-created and worked for the Polish vegan brand FAIRMA for a very long time. Monika designs and sews clothes and accessories and she loves crafts. We wanted to create something that would be ethical, completely vegan, functional and beautiful for a long time. A year ago, we decided that we were ready to create our first vegan handbag.

Why did you choose grape leather?

We were looking for the most sustainable vegan option available on the market. Grape leather fits the bill. It’s a tried and tested material with a proven track record of quality. It’s also produced in Italy, and we wanted a material that was made in Europe so we could be sure that workers’ rights were respected.

Can you introduce us to the clothing workshop?

It is a very small family workshop in Poland, specialized in the manufacture of handbags, for several generations. The bags are handmade and the finishing is very precise. In addition the workshop is located in Krakow, our hometown.

We can say that this first collaboration between Ve-lifestyle and Monika Ormaniec is very successful: The Minibox bag is unlike any other! The design is original with its square shape, its size is perfect and allows you to put all your essentials, its slightly rock style ensures a unique look, and above all, we can see that it was made with care: the material and the finishes are perfect!

We hope their first vegan bag is the first of many!

Discover the Mini Box bag by Ve-lifestyle & Monika Ormaniec

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