A last minute gift idea and a bag that does the “I am not a plastic bag” alternatotes one better. Portland-based MNLStyle collaborates with designers and Phillipine-based non-profits to create modern goods from traditional materials like sinamay and abaca.
Now owner Katrina Gonzalez Yuen has introduced MNL:Revitalized, goods made from recycled materials like this juice pouch tote bag, a collaboration with the Kilus Foundation.”What started as an effort to clean up the streets in Pasig, Philippines resulted in a great looking product that is fun, functional, and environmentally responsible. Not only did the effort help clean up the streets, it created jobs for 500 women living in the area.” It comes in lots of cheery colors, and this glammy silver.
(See also: the recycled newspaper vase.)
MNLStyle will email gift certificates so the last minute truly can be pushed to the last minute.
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