ABOUT
An Amsterdam based brand
Iris Maree is an Amsterdam-based brand that creates the ultimate luxury bags. Pure lines and dynamic colours give our bags a strong feminine attitude. Easy in function, our bags are suited for all seasons, all occasions and made according to our ethics of not harming animals. Since the launch of her namesake brand in 2012, Iris Maree only uses the highest quality cruelty-free material for the making of her bags. Each bag is designed in Amsterdam and hand made with the finest craftmanship in Portugal. Depending on the creative process, classic styles are refined or new styles are added to the collection. Iris Maree bags are designed to be used and loved for a long time.
ABOUT
An Amsterdam based brand
Iris Maree is an Amsterdam-based brand that creates the ultimate luxury bags. Pure lines and dynamic colours give our bags a strong feminine attitude. Easy in function, our bags are suited for all seasons, all occasions and made according to our ethics of not harming animals. Since the launch of her namesake brand in 2012, Iris Maree only uses the highest quality cruelty-free material for the making of her bags. Each bag is designed in Amsterdam and hand made with the finest craftmanship in Portugal. Depending on the creative process, classic styles are refined or new styles are added to the collection. Iris Maree bags are designed to be used and loved for a long time.
ETHICS
Committed to concious fashion
At Iris Maree we offer a cruelty-free alternative to luxury fashion. We never use leather, fur, feathers or any other animal (by)product in the manufacturing process. By using Kayla fabric we try to contribute to a better world given that animal-derived leather has one of the worst effects on the environment (around 18% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions). We’re proud of manufacturing high quality and cruelty-free bags, and at the same time contribute to more sustainable and conscious fashion.
Animal and cruelty free material
Our bags are made of Kayla fabric, a man-made material that resembles real leather but made without animal harm. It consists mainly of a blend of cotton and synthetic fibres as an alternative to silk. For our linings and dust bags we use organic cotton, recycled cotton or recycled polyester. To guarantee the best quality for our bags all the materials we use are developed by ourselves. By using Kayla fabric instead of real leather, our environmental impact is up to 24 times lower.
Goal
The ambition of Iris Maree is to design beautiful bags and at the same time try to move the fashion industry towards a more responsible future. By using a leather alternative material for the making of our bags we contribute to a better world. Also we try to minimise our waste by not using any plastics in the packaging of our products. Instead we use organic cotton and recycled cotton for our dust bags. Considering every step we take in the production process we prove it is possible to offer high quality luxury bags and make a conscious choice.
No product waste
Kayla fabric is a man-made material and can be used in its entirety. The vast majority of animal skin does not meet the product requirements, and is destroyed. Unlike real leather, our material has no waste in the manufacturing process.
ETHICS
Committed to concious fashion
At Iris Maree we offer a cruelty-free alternative to luxury fashion. We never use leather, fur, feathers or any other animal (by)product in the manufacturing process. By using Kayla fabric we try to contribute to a better world given that animal-derived leather has one of the worst effects on the environment (around 18% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions). We’re proud of manufacturing high quality and cruelty-free bags, and at the same time contribute to more sustainable and conscious fashion.
Animal and cruelty free material
Our bags are made of Kayla fabric, a man-made material that resembles real leather but made without animal harm. It consists mainly of a blend of cotton and synthetic fibres as an alternative to silk. For our linings and dust bags we use organic cotton, recycled cotton or recycled polyester. To guarantee the best quality for our bags all the materials we use are developed by ourselves. By using Kayla fabric instead of real leather, our environmental impact is up to 24 times lower.
The ambition of Iris Maree is to design beautiful bags and at the same time try to move the fashion industry towards a more responsible future. By using a leather alternative material for the making of our bags we contribute to a better world. Also we try to minimise our waste by not using any plastics in the packaging of our products. Instead we use organic cotton and recycled cotton for our dust bags. Considering every step we take in the production process we prove it is possible to offer high quality luxury bags and make a conscious choice.
No product waste
Kayla fabric is a man-made material and can be used in its entirety. The vast majority of animal skin does not meet the product requirements, and is destroyed. Unlike real leather, our material has no waste in the manufacturing process.
THE FOUNDER
Before launching her namesake brand in 2013 Iris was the founder of IM Amsterdam, where she led a successful career in merchandise for international publishers, fashion brands and cosmetics brands. Traveling the globe to supervise productions, obtain production facilities and materials, Iris was confronted with the great animal suffering surrounding the fashion industry. As early as the 1990s she banned the use of animal-related products in her then company, revolutionizing the traditional way of doing business with large companies. She worked successfully for great fashion brands and publishing houses, and was challenged and supported to make her dream come true by starting her own responsible bag brand. Since the launch of her brand in 2013, Iris has been working according to her philosophy to create luxury bags that at the same time have a positive impact on our planet. Staying true to her vision of never using leather or any other animal products, Iris developed Kayla Fabric. A beautiful man-made material that has the look and feel of leather but made without harming animals. The designer works and lives in Amsterdam where she finds inspiration in the streets of Amsterdam, arts, nature and her everyday family life. With an ongoing drive and optimism to make a change, Iris shows the world that it is possible to create beautiful bags without making animals suffer.
THE FOUNDER
Before launching her namesake brand in 2013 Iris was the founder of IM Amsterdam, where she led a successful career in merchandise for international publishers, fashion brands and cosmetics brands. Traveling the globe to supervise productions, obtain production facilities and materials, Iris was confronted with the great animal suffering surrounding the fashion industry. As early as the 1990s she banned the use of animal-related products in her then company, revolutionizing the traditional way of doing business with large companies. She worked successfully for great fashion brands and publishing houses, and was challenged and supported to make her dream come true by starting her own responsible bag brand. Since the launch of her brand in 2013, Iris has been working according to her philosophy to create luxury bags that at the same time have a positive impact on our planet. Staying true to her vision of never using leather or any other animal products, Iris developed Kayla Fabric. A beautiful man-made material that has the look and feel of leather but made without harming animals. The designer works and lives in Amsterdam where she finds inspiration in the streets of Amsterdam, arts, nature and her everyday family life. With an ongoing drive and optimism to make a change, Iris shows the world that it is possible to create beautiful bags without making animals suffer.
ABOUT
An Amsterdam based brand
Iris Maree is an Amsterdam-based brand that creates the ultimate luxury bags. Pure lines and dynamic colours give our bags a strong feminine attitude. Easy in function, our bags are suited for all seasons, all occasions and made according to our ethics of not harming animals. Since the launch of her namesake brand in 2012, Iris Maree only uses the highest quality cruelty-free materal for the making of her bags. Each bag is designed in Amsterdam and hand made with the finest craftmanship in Portugal. Depending on the creative process, classic styles are refined or new styles are added to the collection. Iris Maree bags are designed to be used and loved for a long time.
ETHICS
Committed to concious fashion
At Iris Maree we offer a cruelty-free alternative to luxury fashion. We never use leather, fur, feathers or any other animal (by)product in the manufacturing process. By using Kayla fabric we try to contribute to a better world given that animal-derived leather has one of the worst effects on the environment (around 18% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions). We’re proud of manufacturing high quality and cruelty-free bags, and at the same time contribute to more sustainable and conscious fashion.
Animal and cruelty free material
Our bags are made of Kayla fabric, a man-made material that resembles real leather but made without animal harm. It consists mainly of a blend of cotton and synthetic fibres as an alternative to silk. For our linings and dust bags we use organic cotton, recycled cotton or recycled polyester. To guarantee the best quality for our bags all the materials we use are developed by ourselves. By using Kayla fabric instead of real leather, our environmental impact is up to 24 times lower.
Goal
The ambition of Iris Maree is to design beautiful bags and at the same time try to move the fashion industry towards a more responsible future. By using a leather alternative material for the making of our bags we contribute to a better world. Also we try to minimise our waste by not using any plastics in the packaging of our products. Instead we use organic cotton and recycled cotton for our dust bags. Considering every step we take in the production process we prove it is possible to offer high quality luxury bags and make a conscious choice.
No product waste
Kayla fabric is a man-made material and can be used in its entirety. The vast majority of animal skin does not meet the product requirements, and is destroyed. Unlike real leather, our material has no waste in the manufacturing process.
ABOUT
An Amsterdam based brand
Iris Maree is an Amsterdam-based brand that creates the ultimate luxury bags. Pure lines and dynamic colours give our bags a strong feminine attitude. Easy in function, our bags are suited for all seasons, all occasions and made according to our ethics of not harming animals. Since the launch of her namesake brand in 2012, Iris Maree only uses the highest quality cruelty-free materal for the making of her bags. Each bag is designed in Amsterdam and hand made with the finest craftmanship in Portugal. Depending on the creative process, classic styles are refined or new styles are added to the collection. Iris Maree bags are designed to be used and loved for a long time.
ETHICS
Committed to concious fashion
At Iris Maree we offer a cruelty-free alternative to luxury fashion. We never use leather, fur, feathers or any other animal (by)product in the manufacturing process. By using Kayla fabric we try to contribute to a better world given that animal-derived leather has one of the worst effects on the environment (around 18% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions). We’re proud of manufacturing high quality and cruelty-free bags, and at the same time contribute to more sustainable and conscious fashion.
Animal and cruelty free material
Our bags are made of Kayla fabric, a man-made material that resembles real leather but made without animal harm. It consists mainly of a blend of cotton and synthetic fibres as an alternative to silk. For our linings and dust bags we use organic cotton, recycled cotton or recycled polyester. To guarantee the best quality for our bags all the materials we use are developed by ourselves. By using Kayla fabric instead of real leather, our environmental impact is up to 24 times lower.
Goal
The ambition of Iris Maree is to design beautiful bags and at the same time try to move the fashion industry towards a more responsible future. By using a leather alternative material for the making of our bags we contribute to a better world. Also we try to minimise our waste by not using any plastics in the packaging of our products. Instead we use organic cotton and recycled cotton for our dust bags. Considering every step we take in the production process we prove it is possible to offer high quality luxury bags and make a conscious choice.
No product waste
Kayla fabric is a man-made material and can be used in its entirety. The vast majority of animal skin does not meet the product requirements, and is destroyed. Unlike real leather, our material has no waste in the manufacturing process.