Arture is a Chennai based sustainable fashion and accessories brand founded in 2015 by Shivani Patel. The brand specializes in cruelty-free, eco-friendly alternatives to leather, offering products like wallets, card holders, and travel accessories made from materials such as cork and cactus leather.Committed to ethical practices, all Arture products are 100% vegan and PETA-certified. The brand’s mission is to normalize sustainable living through functional and stylish design, making conscious consumption both accessible and appealing. Their strong emphasis on sustainability, ethical sourcing, and minimalist design sets it apart in the growing market for responsible fashion accessories.
Aulive is an Indian brand established in 2017, focused on creating stylish, ethical alternatives to conventional leather. It offers a range of bags, wallets, travel gear and accessories made from plant based and cruelty free materials. Over time, Aulive has expanded its material mix: they have introduced products using pineapple leaf fibers (Piñatex®), incorporated cork linings, and more recently worked with coconut leather alternatives. The brand aims to blend design, durability, and sustainability without compromising aesthetics. They are committed to conscious production, emphasizing long lasting, responsible fashion choices and promoting an alternative to animal derived materials.
Bijit is an Indian brand specializing in handcrafted crochet bags and accessories. With a playful, artisanal aesthetic, the brand offers products such as bucket bags, crossbody slings, clutches, and more, made in vibrant color palettes and unique crochet patterns. Each piece is handmade, giving the brand a distinct boutique and craft oriented positioning. They markets themselves as an alternative to conventional handbags, highlighting its handcrafted, texture rich style and individuality.
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Birdhouse is an Indian footwear brand with a strong focus on comfort, sustainability, and artisanal design. Their offerings include flats, slides, wedges, and heels made with natural materials such as jute, cork, wood, rubber, algae, and often eco-friendly footbeds. Each design strives to blend aesthetic appeal with wearability.
Birdhouse styles are rooted in craft, yet feel modern and versatile. They pay attention to responsible production, including thoughtful materials, minimal environmental impact, and sustainable packaging. The brand also engages customers with a purpose: their packaging is eco-conscious, and their material library emphasizes transparency about what goes into each product.
Boond Fragrances is an Indian perfume brand rooted in the ancient fragrance heritage of Kannauj, crafting natural, alcohol free attars, perfume oils, rose water, and incense using traditional techniques like the centuries-old deg-bhapka method. Founded to revive and sustain the legacy of Indian perfumery and support local artisans, Boond combines authentic raw materials; such as rose, jasmine, sandalwood, agarwood, vetiver, and petrichor-inspired Maati with artisanal craftsmanship to offer evocative, sustainable scents and home fragrances.
Founded in 2022 by Aakanksha Rathod, CHNKS is a contemporary sneaker brand redefining India’s place in the global footwear market. Built on the values of resilience and individuality, CHNKS represents the intersection of personal journeys and collective identity. With minimalist designs that blend sleek aesthetics and everyday functionality, the brand captures the essence of modern living while ensuring comfort, durability, and innovation through premium materials. Designed to be a dependable companion for every step; whether in daily routines or new adventures - CHNKS embodies the spirit, culture, and evolving energy of contemporary society.
Clean Beauty Collective is a globally established fragrance and beauty brand built on the principles of simplicity, safety, and sustainability. Since 2003, they’ve focused on creating clean, conscious fragrances and personal care products formulated with thoughtfully vetted ingredients, both natural and synthetic, while avoiding harmful components and minimizing environmental impact through eco-conscious packaging and responsible sourcing. Their portfolio spans light, everyday scents to deeper, nature-inspired collections, all designed with ingredient transparency, consumer safety, and a mindful footprint at the core.
Comet is a homegrown lifestyle sneaker brand from India that creates bold, unisex sneakers designed for fearless self-expression. Their philosophy centers on stellar craftsmanship from the sole to the final shoe; ensuring each pair is both stylish and durable. They market themselves as offering footwear for those who live unapologetically, with the tagline “Sneakers Never Shy, Never Sorry.”
They’ve attracted attention for storytelling in footwear and aim to shape India’s sneaker culture through design and narrative.
