Sophie Summer Stories
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New Beach Pouch Collection Launches
Spring is finally here, and nothing gets us quite as excited as delectable new arm candy. The new GUSTOKO pouch collection delivers with aplomb!
![AAKS Ethical Bags And The Unique Influence Of The Ghanaian Sunshine](http://sophie-summer.com/cdn/shop/articles/michael-behrens-vjPAxauGGPs-unsplash.jpg?v=1665953596&width=1920)
AAKS Ethical Bags And The Unique Influence Of The Ghanaian Sunshine
Ghana -- Find out fun facts and learn how the Ghanaian influence can be seen in every bag of the new collection.
![Yellow styling board featuring the AAKS Bika Yellow Bag](http://sophie-summer.com/cdn/shop/articles/aaks_1.jpg?v=1657577049&width=2480)
Perennial Trends for Sustainable Style
‘Perennial trends’ may seem like an oxymoron, after all, aren’t trends, by definition, fleeting? Well, yes and no...
![Sophie Summer Ltd Founder Joie Alonso](http://sophie-summer.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_5457.jpg?v=1646763508&width=268)
The International Women of Sophie Summer
Meet the women behind the Sophie Summer brand, in celebration of the International Women’s Day 2022!
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What is Vegan Leather? - All About AppleSkin™ with LUXTRA founder Jessica Kruger
Sustainability and ethical manufacturing are at the heart of Sophie Summer. Our goal is to help to create a better world...
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Working With Wood - Spotlight on Ukrainian Designer KATE • CHI
We try to showcase beautiful ethical handbags from around the world, but we also aim to bring you the stories behind these amazing creations!