Supporting Filipino Craftsmanship through Vibrant, Ethical Handbags & Jewelry

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Soli & Sun

As a Florida gal, I was naturally drawn to Soli & Sun’s aesthetic. From the palm trees to the bold colors, this line is begging to be taken out under the sun. I feel like ethical fashion is known to have a few minimalistic color schemes, and everything is sort of subdued and neutral. I think this is great for building your everyday wardrobe, but adding a piece from Soli & Sun can make your outfit shine!

Reasons to Love Soli & Sun

Sustainable Craftsmanship: Designer Clare Hynes has partnered with artisans in The Philippines to bring you their debut collection. After traveling all over the world and working with GKonomics in Palanog, Tacloban, Clare was able to connect with female artisans to help produce her line. 

Vibrant Designs: There is just something really fun & positive behind this collection that quickly brings us in. As I mentioned before, color is something you don’t see much in an ethical fashion. There are many more neutral color palettes, but it’s so much fun to have something pop when you work with accessories! 

Handwoven Fabric: As you probably know, I love textiles, and handwoven ones are the most special. Soli & Sun uses an indigenous fabric called T’nalak, which the T’boli people make of lake Sebu, Mindanao, and Inabel on large antique wooden looms via a process called ‘Abel’. The women creating the T’nalak fabric have been passing this tradition down from generation to generation, and it continues to be a sustainable source of income for them. I’ve included a photo below to see part of the process. It is amazing!

What I’m Wearing

The Meghan Clutch Bag: This might be the most unique & versatile handbag I own! The Meghan Clutch can be worn two ways - one with a long cross-body, gold-braided strap handcrafted in Mindanao by a husband and wife team - and another with a small handle made with wooden beads from Cebu, Philippines. The handbag is made from T’nalak fabric and a large brass cube clasp {which I think is such a fresh, new look - how many of your purses clasp like this?!}.

Where to Purchase

You can find the entire Soli & Sun collection online - here - and don’t forget to stay up-to-date with new products on Instagram!