Sustainability
Our Perspective
We do not want our products to be short-lived and then forgotten or thrown away. We aim for products that are still beautiful and meaningful over time, and that have value we can gladly pass on to the next generation.
The sustainability we pursue is not limited to simply using eco-friendly materials. We believe that it comes from authenticity in design that delicately combines modern elements with timeless aesthetics, sophisticated craftsmanship, and quality that can maintain for a long time.
With this philosophy, we are practicing sustainability in the following directions, considering care for the environment and society, plus values that do not change over time.
Korean Craftsmanship
South Korea has a strong tradition of meticulous craftsmanship, especially in leather goods and accessories. Artisan focus on precision, stitching quality and finishing details ensuring that the final product meets luxury standards.
From prototype & pattern making, leather treatment & cutting, edge finishing, stitching & assembly, hardware attachment, molding & shaping to final inspection, all bags production is done by our accomplished artisans in South Korea.
Considered Materials
We think about how we can minimize an impact on the environment by reducing our waste emissions with renewable and recycled materials.
We had developed our own logo lining with recycled polyester fabric certified by REPREVEⓇ and are using it for our bags.
We had been developing our own logo jacquard fabric with recycled nylon yarn(MIPAN regen) certified by the Global Recycle Standard(GRS) for bags and clothes. Meanwhile, we are making efforts to gradually increase the use of eco-friendly materials.
Considered Processes
Natural leather completes its unique beauty by adding the concentration of light, the touch of the user, and traces of life over time. This is a material that has a narrative that creates different stories and unique identities for each user, something that can not be imitated by artificially controlled materials or synthetic leather. A sustainable product is not just something that can be used for a long time, but something that becomes more beautiful, more affectionate, and ultimately more cherished as time goes by. We have been using only natural leather from the beginning to the present in order to share the deep emotions and sustainable value of natural leather with our customers.
As of 2Q 2018, almost all of the natural leather used in our products are produced in tanneries that are Bronze or higher certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG). We will continue our effort to use natural leather produced in the highest grade tanneries for all of our leather products.
** Leather Working Group (LWG) is a global non-profit, multi-stakeholder initiative established in 2005 by leading brands and leather manufacturers.
LWG's certification process evaluates facilities on various environmental and social criteria including energy and water usage, waste management, chemical handling, and worker safety. Certified facilities are awarded ratings - Gold, Silver or Bronze - reflecting their level of compliance with these standards.
LWG's certification serves as a credible indicator of commitment to environmental stewardship, aligning with consumer demand for sustainable products and enhancing brand reputation in the global market.
https://www.leatherworkinggroup.com
Locally Made
Buying locally sourced and manufactured products not only helps support communities, but often helps reduce environmental impact, ensure adequate human rights for workers and strengthen local economies.
Rather than reducing production costs, we are interested in providing jobs to our local workforce, reducing transport carbon emissions and ensuring that the workers who make our products have the proper human rights. In addition to above, for quality control of our products above a certain level, we are producing all products here in Seoul or suburb located nearby our headquarter and logistics center except for some clothes.
Reducing Waste
In addition to the wide range of materials used in our products, we are constantly working to improve our processes, including packaging and labeling.
In the packaging process, we try not to do unnecessary packaging, and when plastic packaging is necessary to protect the goods, we use plastic bags made of eco-friendly biodegradable resin(EL724) to avoid leaving traces on the earth as much as possible. In addition, we are continuously thinking about ways to reduce waste such as the use of eco-friendly packaging materials more.
