Marina Raphael.
Marina Raphael’s handbags are crafted by the most skilled and talented artisans in Italy, their incredible designs balanced with their sustainable initiative, an integral part of their value proposition. The creations reflect evolution with the pace of technology and more importantly, the ever increasing respect for the environment and humanity, evident in the designer’s exploration of modern materials and ambitious techniques.
Economic
Local manufacturing
Small batch manufacturing
Artisan manufacturing
Near-0-waste policy
Collaboration with Black Jaguar - White Tiger Foundation
Social
Ethical trade
Female empowerment and support of entering workforce
Support of Pasteur Hellenic Institute, Mana, Elpida and the Macmillan Cancer Support
Environmental
Use of natural and biodegradable materials (that are byproducts of food industry)
All leather sourcing is done using cruelty-free methods
Upcycled materials
Water conservation
Low CO2 emissions
*Use of leather for handbags