Cri de Coeur
||style conscious with a conscience :: ethical contemporary fashion||
MG: When you decided to create shoes in an ethically responsible way did you get any resistance from those around you?
JD: I think there is a resistance to non-leather goods in this industry when presenting a designer quality shoe that is made of vegan products. I think that we are filling the void for those who seek out quality, but also want to make conscious choices that they can live with. The more people are educated about the impact the fashion industry can have on reversing global warming while also improving quality of life for people and animals (with regard to leather tanneries, meat industry and animal welfare) the more people want to support companies that are cruelty-free but also meets high-end fashion demands.
MG: Have your designs been effected by your choices in material?
JD: We seek out the highest quality fabrics for our shoes and handbags. The more "eco" they are, the better. It is a lifelong mission to continue to find the best materials that are wearable, breathable and withstand the test of time.
MG: What gives your label "ethics"? How did you come to
pursue making fashion in a environmentally responsible manner?
JD: We are both really committed to providing cruelty-free products. Whether that is sweat-shop free, or animal cruelty-free, we believe that there is no exception when it comes to compromising those values. To us, it really isn't a hard decision to make, it feels like a no-brainer and the wave of the future.
JD: Are there standards you adhere to or have you had to pioneer?
We adhere to our own standards... and some of the ideals have been hard to present to a major market that is interested in selling the product, not the story. We believe that we are both. The more people know what goes into making our product, the more attractive the product becomes.
MG: What setbacks have you faced as you made efforts to source materials
for your work?
JD: Some of our materials sourced are more expensive than leather. We also tried to keep the manufacturing local (Los Angeles) but the price points were incredibly high and it was hard to justify the cost. Finding material that looks and acts like leather is not an easy task, but we have found the best in the market and feel they are always improving upon them.
MG: What triumphs have you experienced? What makes you happy as you design?
JD: I love designing products that I want to wear. Not wearing leather is not an easy commitment. There aren't a lot of quality options out there. Each time a new season comes to fruition, I feel a ping of triumph, that I have accomplished something that I love to do, without contributing to the plight of animals for the sake of fashion.
MG: What does the future hold in sustainable design for Cri De Coeur?
JD: This is only the beginning for Cri de Coeur. There are so many aspects of fashion that can continue to gain sustainable momentum. We are happy to be at the forefront of that trend.
Designers are: Julie Dicterow & Gina Ferraraccio
||style conscious with a conscience :: ethical contemporary fashion||
JD: I think there is a resistance to non-leather goods in this industry when presenting a designer quality shoe that is made of vegan products. I think that we are filling the void for those who seek out quality, but also want to make conscious choices that they can live with. The more people are educated about the impact the fashion industry can have on reversing global warming while also improving quality of life for people and animals (with regard to leather tanneries, meat industry and animal welfare) the more people want to support companies that are cruelty-free but also meets high-end fashion demands.
MG: Have your designs been effected by your choices in material?
JD: We seek out the highest quality fabrics for our shoes and handbags. The more "eco" they are, the better. It is a lifelong mission to continue to find the best materials that are wearable, breathable and withstand the test of time.
MG: What gives your label "ethics"? How did you come to
pursue making fashion in a environmentally responsible manner?
JD: We are both really committed to providing cruelty-free products. Whether that is sweat-shop free, or animal cruelty-free, we believe that there is no exception when it comes to compromising those values. To us, it really isn't a hard decision to make, it feels like a no-brainer and the wave of the future.
JD: Are there standards you adhere to or have you had to pioneer?
We adhere to our own standards... and some of the ideals have been hard to present to a major market that is interested in selling the product, not the story. We believe that we are both. The more people know what goes into making our product, the more attractive the product becomes.
MG: What setbacks have you faced as you made efforts to source materials
for your work?
JD: Some of our materials sourced are more expensive than leather. We also tried to keep the manufacturing local (Los Angeles) but the price points were incredibly high and it was hard to justify the cost. Finding material that looks and acts like leather is not an easy task, but we have found the best in the market and feel they are always improving upon them.
MG: What triumphs have you experienced? What makes you happy as you design?
JD: I love designing products that I want to wear. Not wearing leather is not an easy commitment. There aren't a lot of quality options out there. Each time a new season comes to fruition, I feel a ping of triumph, that I have accomplished something that I love to do, without contributing to the plight of animals for the sake of fashion.
MG: What does the future hold in sustainable design for Cri De Coeur?
JD: This is only the beginning for Cri de Coeur. There are so many aspects of fashion that can continue to gain sustainable momentum. We are happy to be at the forefront of that trend.
Designers are: Julie Dicterow & Gina Ferraraccio
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