Have you ever truly thought about where your shoes come from, or whose two hands made them? Well that’s exactly what Deux Mains (french for two hands), is bringing to the table. Lets learn a bit about the people of Haiti and the sustainable employment that Rebuild Globally a non profit company has created through Deux Mains Designs.
On March 30th, I attended an annual fashion show hosted by Rebuild Globally and Deux Mains Designs. A way to show people how fashion makes an impact. It felt good to give back by wearing ethical clothing and to assist with such an amazing event.
Check out my two blogger babes who also have a heart for a good cause and modeled in the runway show!
Laila: Laila’s Little Finds
Fiorella: Metanoia Living
Earrings / Bel Nanm Sandals / Julie Clutch
Rebuild was founded by Julie Colombino after a disastrous earthquake hit Haiti and she LISTENED when a woman told her all she wanted was a job. These people in Haiti wanted a way to provide for their families and feel good about themselves again, so Julie sold everything she had, moved to Haiti, and began teaching refugees a skill. From an idea she had seen in Malwai Africa, creating sandals from tire scraps, she and the people of Haiti were able to create sustainable employment. “The people we work with don’t just want to be handed money, they want to work for it and feel they are supporting their family on their own,” says Isabel Walker, Director of Impact Partnerships. (Source: Artborne Magazine & Laila Silva)
CEO and business woman Julie Colombino, has partnered Rebuild Globally with the United Nations to provide job training to the refugees of Haiti so they can learn the skills to eventually work at the Deux Mains shop in Port au Prince. The magic happens inside the Deux Mains workshop. This is where amazing artisans craft hand made sandals all with locally sourced materials. All the profits from these unique designs go directly back to these wonderful people, so you can see what you buy really matters. Rebuild Globally and Deux Mains Designs have created a footwear brand that every man, woman, and child can be proud to own.
Two of the new sandals launched just in time for spring!
Gorgeous clutches in a variety of shapes and colors.
The jewelry collection has been expanded as well. Earrings, necklaces, and bracelets in an array of colors and textures.
“Every step you take in deux mains sandals turns poverty into prosperity.” – Deux Mains Designs
I love these sandals and I am so happy it’s finally warm enough around here to wear them!!
That is such a good cause! I bet it really is amazing to be a part of something like that. Love your blue dress; it looks great on you!
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Honestly I haven’t given much thought to who makes my shoes. But I do like the idea and I like the idea of the money going back to the people and if this company made a closed toe shoe or sandal I would probably think about buying It.
I’ve never really put much thought into where my shoes came from. I love these styles though!
I love fashion that gives back to great causes. This is awesome to see and it makes me want to put it on my list for gift ideas!
Those sandals are cute and love that blue dress. I’m excited for warmer weather and summer so I can wear sandals and show off cute pedicured toes!
These sandals are cute and can wear them with anything. I’m excited and ready for summer to wear sandals and flip flops!
It’s such a lovely cause and it’s a great way to support women from a different part of the world. I love the sandals, they’re perfect for the season!
I’ve been reading more about sustainable, ethical design lately. I think it is a great way to find unique pieces while also supporting local artisan or women in poorer countries who are working to help their families. Love the sandals and the bags.
I think it is lovely that she sold everything and started a new vacation in Haiti by helping people be able to support their families in a sustainable and ethical manner. Such a lovely idea x
What fun styling ideas! I love the blue dress because it’s my favorite color. The shoes are also great for dressing up or down.
Awh I love when designers work for a cause like this! Those shoes are all adorable!
Yes, I have used sustainably-friendly shoes before, and it mattered to me a lot! This sounds like a great company.
Omg just loving the sandals!!! I’m so happy that spring is finally here and we can finally wear open toe shoes again!
Loving all of it. I love the look of handmade items. Those sandals are adorable
That is so neat! I love the shoes and it’s for a great cause! There use to be a store like this near my mall.
Wow such beautiful handmade items! They add such beautiful character and I love that they are sustainable!
I definitely think that knowing where your products come from is important and I love these sandals, very stylish!
Wow these are all very lovely. I absolutely like how cute their sandals. They look very chic and stylish.
Absolutely love the way you coordinate colours, you always look so put together and not overly matchy matchy! The sandals are so cute too!
Those shoes are all so cute! I love shopping from companies that focus on ethical fashion and help communities grow. I’ll check them out!
I love supporting socially conscious companies like Deux Mains Designs. These sandals are really cute!
The shoes are really cute! I love that they are ethically produced. They look comfortable too.
These shoes are so pretty! I love businesses like this with such a great cause.
i love the options, super cute. the white shall is awesome.
That blue dress is absolutely gorgeous! Those sandals pair so well with it. Royal blue is such a lovely color.
Love the shoes! Super cute I love the blue 🙂
Awesome so glad you are feeling spring!!
Thank you Belle!!
That is a great thought Janel. I will pass that along!!
Cute stuff and I love how practical everything is. I could totally rock those shoes on a day to day basis in my mom life. 🙂
They do have a great selection!
Awesome thats great Kim, I’m glad you liked this!
Thank you Kristina! I hope you get warm weather soon!
I can’t wait for summer as well!! Though I guess in FL it always feels that way haha.
Thank you Amanda!!
It really is a great thing to be more aware of what we are buying, to help support a good cause!
Yes, she really is an amazing woman!!
Thank you I love this color too!!
Thank you Reesa!! 🙂
Thank you Tereza!! <3 I'm glad you enjoyed this!!
That is so cool Kit! I love learning more about places like this!
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