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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Made Makes My Jaw Drop!



I want to throw a festival in Hawaii just so I can wear the Festival Chic (their own, awesome lettering choice above) selections Made is boasting. Why am I so impressed?

1. Well, they're bold enough to write in multi-colored letters. I mean, YES PLEASE.

2. Their prices are absurdly affordable (£15 for the Jua Festival Necklace shown above)

3. Their shiz is awesome.

4. It's all made with fair-trade, sustainable practices in Africa. They also work with various renowned designers to create new lines.

Check out the nonprofit, Made Africa, the Made shop runs in conjunction with (100% of the sales proceeds go to it).

This festival bag£75 is made with 100% sustainable leather and Maasai beads:


And this Satchel£80, isn't to shabby either (it has a strap, too!):


More Made bling below...


Saa Bracelet, £25, made with sustainably sourced brass. Created in-house at the workshop in Kenya.


Triangle earrings, £10 from the Hattie Rickards collection.


Salama bracelet, £18, made with Maasai glass beads and hand-cast recycled glass buds (Laura Bailey's signature. Check out her whole Made line)


Their leather and brass artisan George Onyango at work on the Made logo found on all accessories.

PS Did you SEE those prices? They're pretty much comparable to shops like Forever21, but you're guaranteed to be buying from an ethical company and helping build communities. Why go anywhere else for shiny things?

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