Veja, Sustainable footwear manufacturer in Paris, France
Veja is a manufacturer in Paris that creates shoes and accessories using organic cotton, wild rubber from the Amazon rainforest, and recycled materials. The production follows ethical practices that involve direct partnerships with smallholder farmers and rubber tappers.
Sébastien Kopp and François-Ghislain Morillion founded the company in 2005 and began working with communities in northern Brazil. This decision led to a production model built on long-term relationships with raw material suppliers.
The brand's name comes from Brazilian Portuguese and means "look", reflecting the invitation to see the materials and the people behind every shoe. Workshops in Brazil and southern France connect production to communities that shape each step of the process.
The products are available through the online shop and at retailers in several countries, with offerings for adults and children. The company publishes information about the origin of materials and involved production sites on its website.
Each pair of shoes carries information about the farmers and communities that supplied the rubber and cotton. This traceability connects the buyer directly to the people in the Amazon region who still use traditional harvesting methods.
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