Photos by Catherine Booty
Veganism just got sexy! Frida Rome’s vegan handbag, The WEEK/END, was successfully funded on Kickstarter in under two hours!
The ethically-made, deconstructable vegan crossbody is hand made from cactus leather and Italian vegan eco-suede by artisans in Manchester, UK. Frida Rome founders Rebecca Joy and Natalie Deanna spent two years researching the best vegan fabrics to use for The WEEK/END. They chose cactus leather for the exterior due to its ability to mimic high-quality real leather. Cactus leather is also durable, odorless, and sustainable, as the cactus plant requires little water to thrive and is not harmed from harvesting.
For the interior of the bag, Joy and Deanna chose Italian eco-suede made from partially recycled materials and non-toxic water-based dyes. The result is a luxurious and thick cruelty-free suede replica.
With the ability to be worn three ways – as a crossbody, shoulder bag, or box style clutch – the WEEK/END is the perfect addition to any outfit. The bag also comes with a custom-made dustbag and packs flat, making it a wonderful travel companion.
That’s not all, though. The WEEK/END has a secret tucked inside. Frida Rome’s signature detail, a limited-edition erotic story chapter, is discreetly hidden inside each bag.
The campaign will run on Kickstarter until November 19, 2020. Frida Rome is donating 2% of profits from the campaign to help animals.
About Frida Rome
Photo by Dan Cooper
We’re Natalie & Rebecca, the founders of FRIDA ROME. Two friends on a mission to create a luxury handbag with good looks and good morals for good times.
Passion + determination = our mission to create handmade accessories that never compromise on style or quality, simply because they’re cruelty-free.
FRIDA ROME embraces the woman and all of her contradictions; she is feminine and masculine, complex and effortless. We desire to make a difference, not only to the lives of animals, but to women’s lives as well. Inside every creation, we capture the rebellious spirit of women with a thirst for life.
Designing accessories that evoke a feeling is at the core of what we do. The WEEK/END is not just a bag. It’s better. It’s what connects you to those celebrations, the adventures, the memories.
Join us; FRIDA ROME. Inviting passion, compassion, style and playfulness into the accessory collections of women who dare to be different. #befridarome
