Jun22596 14 | LUXlife Magazine A chance meeting between Vendula Zemanova and Raymond Lam in 2003 quickly led to an idea for a business that would fill a gap in the fashion market. With most handbags and purses still made of traditional leather, the pair chose to use vegan leather and synthetics to appeal to vegan and animalfriendly consumers. Starting out as a wholesale brand, Vendula London has expanded into a multichannel B2B and B2C brand. With online sales accounting for around 45% of its business, wholesale brings in 35% of the company’s revenue with the remaining 20% coming from retail sales. With a customer base in more than 12 countries worldwide, Vendula London’s main markets are the UK, Italy, France, Germany, Australia, and Japan. We ask Raymond to tell us about the core values and goals of the brand. He shares, “The goal of our brand has always been to bring smiles to the faces of our customers – and to make people ask, “Where did you get that bag!?” We do this by creating perfectly crafted, unique, and fun products using animal-free leather. Our products are vegan approved by The Vegetarian Society. By continuous monitoring and evaluation of our supply chain, we ensure the production process is cruelty-free, environmentally sustainable, and that all workers are paid fairly.” The team at Vendula London are a close-knit bunch. Each team member is crucial to the success of the business. And, as innovation and creativity are fundamental to its success, brainstorming sessions for each new season’s collection involve everyone. Raymond says, “We serve a diverse client base that values the finer details, creativity, and quality of our products. When recruiting for our team we look for individuals who are passionate about what they do. It’s important that the team works well together to deliver outstanding customer service.” The team at Vendula London continues to experiment with new ideas and materials as well as reusing existing materials. Ranges this year include: The Emporium Collection celebrating Vendula London’s inspirational 20th anniversary in 2023. The bags are adorned with the most festive artwork: party balloons, bunting and a colourful display of their most iconic bags over the past 20 years. Ribbons and Bows Haberdashery is not only a beautiful collection – it also is raising awareness and funds for breast cancer charity Pink Ribbon Foundation. The second collection to support the charity is now seen on the arms of celebrities and influencers too. Celebrating the occasion of the coronation of His Majesty The King Charles III is the Coronation collection. Magnificently detailed artwork for the 2 designs. Sep23566 Most Innovative Vegan Accessory Brand 2023 - UK Handbag and accessory company, Vendula London uses vegan leather to produce its quirky and unusual collections. The unique, cruelty-free brand created by Founders, Vendula Zemanova and Raymond Lam takes design inspiration from fashion greats such as Vivienne Westwood and Lulu Guinness. With an ever-growing fanbase, the company distributes its range of stunning collectables all over the world. One depicting a country pub front and the 2nd showing “King Cat” arriving in Buckingham Palace aboard the royal carriage, escorted by two royal corgis and surrounded by Union Jack flags and flowers! Both of these collection ranges are now completely sold out. Due to the nature of Vendula London’s design and production of these kind of collections, they sell out fast and only a few people in the world have the same items. Limited edition items, which are even more rare, guarantee that people who own them are part of a very unique and special group. With this in mind, Vendulettes had to be quick for this year’s festive collection – The Christmas Theatre. The collection sold out in days. Offering advice on how to choose the best vegan handbag for Veganuary – or any time – Vendula London had this to say: “Selecting a vegan handbag doesn't mean you have to blend in with the crowd. Let your passion for fashion and animals shine through by choosing a handbag that reflects your unique style and ethical values. Whether it's an unconventional material, a quirky design, or a brand that you resonate with, you can make a statement that's as quirky as you are while championing a cruelty-free and sustainable lifestyle. So go ahead and have some fun with your next handbag purchase! “Choosing the right vegan handbag involves considering various factors, from your personal style preferences to the materials used in the bag's production. Here's a step-by-step guide from Vendula London to help you pick a vegan handbag:
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