Directory Category: Handbags & Accessories

Handbags & Accessories

Miscoots Outfitters
Product(s):
Socks, Hats, Scarves, Gloves, Travel Gear, and Apparel
Cause(s):
Homelessness
How They Give Back:
One for One, Employment/Job Training
Nisolo
Ethically-made shoemaker that provides fair trade employment to artisans in Peru, Mexico, and Kenya.  Nisolo also partners with Ecosphere+ to offset their production’s carbon emissions.
Product(s):
Women’s and Men’s footwear, accessories, handbags
Cause(s):
Environment
How They Give Back:
Fair Trade
Out of Print
Out of Print’s clothing, accessories, and homewares showcase well known literary titles and characters.  Perfect for a book lover!  Out of Print supports a variety of literacy programs and book donations for communities in need.  
Product(s):
Men/Women/Kids Clothing, Accessories and Homewares
Cause(s):
Literacy
How They Give Back:
Donate Sales Revenue
Panda
Panda is a socially conscious brand that designs and sells sunglasses and watches made from bamboo, which is an ecologically sustainable material.  For each pair of sunglasses purchased, an eye exam and eyeglasses are donated to someone in need.  For each watch purchased, a portion of the proceeds are donated to Pencils of Promise, a nonprofit that brings educational opportunities to under-served communities around the world.  
Product(s):
Sunglasses, Watches
Cause(s):
Education, Health
How They Give Back:
Donate Sales Revenue
Pela
Product(s):
Phone Cases, Sunglasses
Cause(s):
Animals, Environment
How They Give Back:
Environmentally Friendly/Sustainable
Sseko Designs
Product(s):
Footwear, Handbags, Accessories
Cause(s):
Education
How They Give Back:
Donate Sales Revenue, Employment/Job Training
STATE
State sells stylish, high-quality backpacks for men, women, and kids.   For every backpack purchased, a backpack with is donated to a local child in need.  
Product(s):
Backpacks
Cause(s):
Children, Education
How They Give Back:
One for One
The Tote Project
The Tote Project is a brand dedicated to fighting human trafficking by spreading awareness, manufacturing ethically, and giving back.  10% of their gross profits is donated to Two Wings, a nonprofit that works with victims of sex trafficking by providing mentoring programs, life skills classes, and career training workshops.  
Product(s):
Tote Bags, Pouches
Cause(s):
Anti-Trafficking
How They Give Back:
Fair Trade, Donate Sales Revenue
TOMS
TOM’s is the company that popularized the “One for One” model in which, for one product sold, one product is donated to a person in need.  Each line of business supports a different cause.  For each pair of shoes sold, a pair of shoes is donated to a child in need.  For eyewear sales, a portion of the profits goes towards saving or restoring an individual’s sight.  Tom’s Roasting Co. supports safe water in developing countries.  Tom’s Bags supports safe births.  Tom’s backpacks supports programs that help to prevent and respond to school bullying.  
Product(s):
Footwear, Eyeglasses, Coffee, Handbags, Backpacks
Cause(s):
Children, Clean Water, Education, Health
How They Give Back:
One for One, Donate Sales Revenue
Twice As Warm
Twice As Warm sells high quality, American-made cold weather accessories, including hats, scarves, and gloves.  For each item purchased, a new clothing item was donated to a local shelter or organization that assists individuals and families in need of warm winter clothing.
Product(s):
Hats, Scarves, Gloves, Clothing
Cause(s):
Children, Homelessness
How They Give Back:
One for One