VAVVOUNE | A sustainably circular bag and SLG's brand

Hello, We're VAVVOUNE! 

Vavvoune is a bag and accessories brand based in New York City. Birthed through self-exploration and curiosity, We design and produce passionately made products intended to offset negative narratives on leather. 

Keeping our design codes in mind, We use high-quality leathers left over by ultra-luxury brands and recycle them back into fashion. Introducing a fresh perspective on leather and giving our customers a safe space to reconsider their relationship with it.

| OUR APPROACH |

Deadstock leathers from our supplier's warehouse in Italy

 We favor leather over synthetic materials, or what the industry markets as “vegan leather." However, it is a product we no longer want to waste or add to the dysfunction of the environment. With that, it's why we work directly with a leather distributor in Italy that carries unwanted, high-quality leathers abandoned by famous luxury brands. These leathers are leftover for many reasons. Overproduction, off-season colorways, weight or size deficiency, or just small defects. Because let's not forget, that leather Is a byproduct.

| THE CUSTOMER |

Our customers are art-inclined and clever shoppers. Personal style is important to them, and thoughtful designs boost their confidence. They live progressively and prioritize sustainability and quality in their purchasing decisions. They explore products' origins and sustainable attributes, favoring brands with transparent supply chains . They actively endorse brands that tackle fashion industry waste and offer innovative solutions, while also valuing diversity and authenticity in brand stories and founders. 

| THE ASK : $57,000 |

For three years one of our pieces, The Ursa Wallet, has been out of stock. Despite its unexpected popularity among our unisex-centered customers. Our goal is to scale on this opportunity by reintroducing the Ursa Wallet into our product lineup and targeting a broader unisex demographic as part of our core customer base. However, switching manufacturers has posed challenges in restocking the product at its original price point and quality. Fortunately, we have recently secured a manufacturer in South Korea!

 | USE OF FUNDS|

• Sample Cost: $680

• Leather To Produce 600 Units (In three colorways): $15k

• Hardware Cost: $2.5k

• Production and Labor Cost: $25k

• Shipping/Logistics/Import Tax: $2.5K ~ 

• Digital and Physical Marketing Materials: $5k 

• Administrative & Operating Costs: $6k

   

  This use of funds will enable us to successfully reintroduce the Ursa Wallet, expand our customer base, and sustain our business operations effectively to our capacity.

   

| LEAD TIMES |

• August  - Campaign Ends

• September - Production Begins

• November - Production Ends 

• November / December - Ursa Wallets are being Imported to the US

• December - Ursa Wallets are in the market and shipping out to funders!

   

 | ABOUT ME |

Hi! My name is Valerie Blaise, and I am the designer and founder of Vavvoune! Essentially, I am a self-taught designer, born and raised on the island of Haiti until I was 9 years old. I moved to Boston with my immediate family in 1997. I grew fascinated with the culture shock and the differences that defined my new community, and in many ways, I lived in the creative realm—intrinsically knowing that I wanted to do something in the fashion space. After purchasing a Vintage bag from a Black woman-owned boutique online, immediately the lights turned on. I realized I wanted to learn how to make bags and create a brand with the ethos to connect centered around leather.

  Thank you so much for getting to know the brand and any contribution you make!