Homegrown footwear label Annie & Lori joins the sustainable fashion movement by launching its chic and eco-friendly Vegetable-Tanned Leather collection.
“We wanted to use the platform that Annie & Lori has built through the years to promote sustainable fashion and to do our share in reducing our impact on the environment,” says Faith Mijares, the brand’s founder, and head designer.
Vegetable tanning refers to the process of turning cowhide into leather using natural materials and without the harmful chemicals typically used in this process. The products of vegetable tanning are biodegradable and are proven to be highly durable. With proper care, they can last a lifetime.
Annie & Lori’s Vegetable-Tanned Leather collection features four stylish slip-on sandals with extra sole cushion for added comfort and a black in-sole for easy maintenance. Esther, Naomi, Phoebe, and Atarah are all available in both natural and maroon colors.
The natural-colored sandals are available at Annie & Lori’s pop-up stores in Alabang Town Center and Eastwood Mall, at Retail Lab Powerplant in Makati, and at www.annielori.com. The maroon-colored sandals will be exclusively available at Common Thread in Greenbelt and Powerplant Mall.