From the outset, Orla has wanted to offer a sustainable way to shop for accessories while keeping the luxury feel and excitement of accessory shopping!
The aim
Orla wanted to offer a luxury leather product with a sustainable message. Having noticed the large volumes of waste produced in the industry, she started designing handbags that are made from sustainably sourced remnant or end-of-line leather. Orla repurposes these skins into sustainable accessories. The quantities she gets are often limited, so sometimes one-of-a-kind bags are produced!
Waste
Any waste she produces herself in making her products, she turns the offcuts into leather card holders or scrunchies to reduce her carbon footprint even further.
Every product by Orla Vera Accessories is made in her studio in Co. Donegal, handmade by Orla herself!
Packaging
Orla is proud to say that her studio is almost plastic-free and all of her packaging is made from recycled materials and is recyclable or biodegradable.
Going forward
Orla Vera Accessories is growing and, with sustainability at the forefront of the company, it is exciting to see what opportunities present themselves in the months ahead!
Do you have an idea or are you interested in getting in contact about the sustainable side of the business?
Just send an email to orlaveraaccessories@gmail.com.