Brother Vellies
Brother Vellies is one of those brands that will make you stop in your tracks if you’re scrolling down your Instagram feed or walking by someone rocking one of their accessories.
Their shoes and handbags will absolutely elevate any look with a beautiful artisanal touch. We have heart eyes looking at any of their photos.
The Ghana bag
“Toronto-native and New York City-transplant, Creative Director and Founder Aurora James amassed an impressive resume of fashion industry experience prior to starting Brother Vellies. Her background in fashion, journalism, art, music, photography, and horticulture joins a forever-passion for artisanship, design, and humanitarianism to create truly one-of-a-kind pieces that will remain in your wardrobe forever.”
The Island bag
The Lauren boot
What we ♡:
Their selection ranges anywhere between bright neon to muted tan tones.
Their store also features a bodega, which includes a range of collaborations with fellow artisans creating items like current event-conscious crewnecks and Oaxacan mugs.
The value of their products are based on fair labor practices, taking into consideration the artisans across South Africa, Kenya, Mexico Morocco, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Italy, Haiti, and New York City.
The Nusa purse
The Stell mule
The Biker shoe
The Cognac boot