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Cuyana

Fewer, better things.

Founded 2011·San Francisco, CA·$98–$650·Accessories, Womenswear

Cuyana champions intentional consumption — a tight, considered range of leather goods and ready-to-wear designed to last decades, not seasons.

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Materials

  • Italian leather · Argentina & Italy — LWG tanneries
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  • Pima cotton · Peru
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Manufacturing

  • Manufactured in Argentina, Italy, China · Factory partners
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  • Brand has not published full factory list · Partially disclosed
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Ownership

  • Independent, women-owned · Founded 2011 · Karla Gallardo & Shilpa Shah
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Certifications

  • Leather Working Group · Audits environmental performance of leather manufacturers.
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Repair / Rental / Circularity

  • Lean Closet · Send unworn pieces to a partner nonprofit for credit.
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Brand claims

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  • MaterialsItalian leather
  • MaterialsPima cotton
  • ManufacturingManufactured in Argentina, Italy, China
  • ManufacturingBrand has not published full factory list
  • OwnershipIndependent, women-owned
  • Repair / Rental / CircularityLean Closet
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