Dikokore Designs

LA-based distributor offers bracelets handmade by women in Benin, while giving back to the community

by Veronica Menendez Heather Schultz and Juan Lujan were inspired by the people of Dikokore (pronounced “dee-ko-ko-ray”), while living and working near the village in the nation of Benin. Working in realms spanning education, gender development, environmental awareness, creativity and art, after arriving home in LA the two conceived a way to give back to the West African community. By co-founding Dikokore Designs, the duo …

Fluent Stash

Aptly described as “organizational origami” this smartly designed and expertly crafted organizer holds your travel goods in style. A hang-hook means you can easily access your goods on the go from three pouches and a zippered pocket. Fold it all up and throw it in your bag—you can even access exterior pockets without opening the main compartment.

Octovo Leather Goods

A beautiful line of travel products designed to age gracefully as you adventure

From custom-made vegetable re-tanned Italian leather, OCTOVO has created a refined line of travel accessories—encompassing wallets, cases and bags. While each item is composed of lasting, quality materials, Octovo also embraces the idea that as you acquire travel experiences and stories, each item in the line will develop its own patina, or marks of age—as tends to be the case with leather. Thus, not only …