Ashoka Paris, a new brand of eco-responsible and vegan luxury leather goods, presents the first French handbag made from a revolutionary apple-based material.
Paris, April 24: Launched during Veggie World, which was held in Paris in early April, ASHOKA Paris presented its first Autumn-Winter 2018-2019 collection. On this occasion, the young brand took the opportunity to unveil a prototype bag made from a bio-sourced material: apple.
ASHOKA Paris, a committed brand
ASHOKA Paris offers high-end bags and accessories, made from non-animal materials. A committed brand, it aims to donate a portion of its profits to animal welfare organizations.
ASHOKA Paris is committed to respecting animal life, preserving the environment, and the dignity and health of human beings.
ASHOKA Paris, an eco-responsible brand
The vegan eco-nappa used for the first collection comes from the Milan region. This material, which is much more environmentally friendly than traditional leather, has an exceptional feel: its appearance and quality are similar to very fine leather. It has proven its worth in terms of both resistance and durability.
For the interior of its bags, ASHOKA Paris uses a fabric lining made from recycled plastic bottles (PET).
APPLE SKIN, a credible alternative to animal leather
"We started with a bio-sourced material, also called APPLE SKIN.
It is produced from the skins of apples grown in the orchards of Bolzano, in northern Italy.
Dried and powdered, it is then sent to a factory in Florence to be transformed into APPLE SKIN.
This innovative material, resulting from the recycling of a waste product from the agri-food industry, is a true alternative to animal leather," explains Gwenaëlle Ferlicot, co-founder of the brand.
In line with its collection made from eco-responsible materials, ASHOKA Paris plans to offer the first French line of luxury apple leather goods from the start of the new school year.
Heat-resistant, breathable, and waterproof, the material is currently being tested. Once the test proves conclusive, the brand will offer a unique line of bags and accessories made from this 100% vegan and 100% innovative material!
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