Sustainable
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Woman-Owned
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Toxic Free
The secret behind the beauty, personal-care, and fashion industry is that they’re virtually unregulated, and therefore, allowed to use untested chemicals in their products. Exposure to these ingredients can be harmful overtime, and that’s why we’ve vetted each and every single one of these brands to ensure that they’re up to standards for those looking for a cleaner beauty routine or may be more sensitive to harsh ingredients.
Ethical
Here at ourCommonplace, all brands have our ethical stamp of approval, which encompasses decent working conditions, treatment of workers, and fair-wages. Through providing a platform for purchasing ethical goods and ensuring all brands uphold ethical standards, we hope to take us towards a more equitable and just world.
BIPOC-Owned
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Cruelty Free
Animal tests are often painful and cause the suffering and deaths of millions of animals every year. Having this stamp of approval means that no animals were tested on, harmed or killed in the process of making the product. When you opt in for cruelty-free brands, you’re opting out of animal testing, and investing in clean products that are made for the benefit of your body, animals, and the environment.
inspired by: the bustling Bulgarian city life where East meets West and you find yourself immersed in the wonder and charm of everyday life in one of Europe's oldest cities.
a handcrafted, slow fashion piece made from:
water buffalo leather + sheep leather suede.
- leather drawstring closure
- magnetic strap closure
- wide inner zippered pocket
- 2 small side-by-side inner pouch pockets
- inner suede lining
- adjustable back straps
- top handle strap
DIMENSIONS:
width: 11" ; 28cm
height: 13" ; 33cm
depth: 4.75-8" ; 12-20cm
INNER ZIPPERED POCKET – width: 7" ; 18cm / height: 6,5"; 16.5cm
INNER POUCH POCKETS (2 side-by-side pockets) – width: 3.5" ; 9cm / height: 5" ; 13cm
truvai bags are made by artisans; you’ll notice slight colour and grain variation and/or unique markings on each one, as every truvai product is an original handcrafted piece.
Truvai is a Canadian based, woman-owned company with a focus on ethical slow fashion. Their bags are globally inspired, timeless pieces that go further than fashion and give back to the people, culture and places where they are made. Truvai bags are made slowly and thoughtfully in small batches. Truvai ensures above average wages are paid to the artisans they work with. Behind each bag is one single family of leather artisans based in Hoi An, who continue to practice a handcraft that has been passed down generationally. Each Truvai piece makes a difference – a portion of each purchase goes directly to Luc Hoa buddhist orphanage, located in Dalat. The name Truvai originates from the French word "trouvaille," meaning a lucky find; a chance encounter with something wonderful. This word perfectly encapsulates Truvai and the inspiration they hope each piece brings to the wearer – instilling a spirit of adventure + inspired wonderful chance encounters whether near or far.
ALL OURCOMMONPLACE SHIPPING & RETURNS ARE 100% CARBON NEUTRAL
SHIPPING
All orders ship directly from our brands throughout the world to you.
For TRUVAI - All shipping is free with carbon offset! All orders will be processed within 3 business days of order placement. For this internationally based brand, item(s) will arrive at your doorstep within 4-8 days once shipped.
Customers will be responsible for all customs and duties.
After you've placed your order, you'll receive an order confirmation in your inbox. Once your order has been shipped, you'll receive an additional email with a tracking number.
RETURNS / EXCHANGES
For TRUVAI - For full priced items, if you don’t 100% love the item, let us know, and we’ll gladly accept the return or exchange when initiated within 14 days of delivery date. All return and exchange fees will be the responsibility of the customer. Please email us at heythere@ourcommonplace.co for the return address. Discounts above 40% are not eligible for returns. Please refer to this page for further instructions and details on our returns & exchange policy.Why the return costs? - All items are shipped from our independent designers throughout the world directly to you. Through your contribution to ourCommonplace, you’re taking us one step closer to a more sustainable and equitable world by supporting our designers, their employees, and their local communities.