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Meet the artisan shoemaker creating products for individualists, innovators, thinkers, makers and those who are too gentle to live among wolves. Name: Stefanie Schoeninger || AKA: Stef or Schnitzel (because of my German heritage haha) || Often found:  In my studio or in the ocean || Listening to: Vocal deep house (what can I say? I’m a Berlin girl..) || Whilst sipping: A glass of Laphroaig || Passionately discussing: Design ideas, politics & human rights, what’s for dinner, the power of the mind || And working on: Shoes.   They say that a journey of a thousand miles begins with...

Sustainability. It’s a word we’ve been hearing more and more in the past few years. As we continue to see and feel the effects of unsustainable practices on our environment, many people are now looking for ways to live a more ethical and sustainable life. For some, this includes rethinking how we buy and purchase. A recent study by Pew Research Center found that “climate change is seen as the top threat in 13 of 26 surveyed countries, more than any other issue the survey asked about”.  Here at Nash + Banks, we believe that small actions can lead to...

The best bag for an adventure is one that’s already lived an adventurous life. So wherever the wind takes you next...

Alice Saunders, founder of Forestbound, began by creating a line of carryalls using found and salvaged textiles in hopes of...