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    WIBES

    High quality, handmade shoes that are environmentally-friendly and socially conscious

    WIBES

    High quality, handmade shoes that are environmentally-friendly and socially conscious

    Discover Wibes Here

    The Brand Bio

    Founders:
    Aurélie Gisclon and Nicolas Raudrant
    Established:
    2017
    Headquarters:
    Nice, France
    Countries of Manufacture:
    France, Portugal and Côte d'Ivoire
    Brand Awards:
    French Design Institute's Janus Fashion Label of the Year 2018
    Metropole de Nice Prize

    Wibes is a high-quality, multicultural and ethical brand of sneakers founded by Aurélie Gisclon and Nicolas Raudrant. Julian, a childhood friend of Nicolas, joined the team and is now the brand's creative director and graphic designer.

    Designed between Paris, France and Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, all their sneakers are made by a family-owned manufacturer in Portugal. The shoes are crafted with environmentally-friendly materials all coming from the same region in Portugal, located within 30 minutes from the manufacturer. The wax fabric the brand uses is authentic, designed and produced in the founders' hometown of Abidjan. Julian helped design the patterns on the wax fabrics, a material that he's very familiar with, back in Abidjan.

    In addition to Wibes' environmental commitment, the brand is built around strong social values. They've partnered with a non-profit organisation supporting education and literacy in Côte d'Ivoire for more than 50 years. For each pair of sneakers sold, Wibes finances one day of school for a woman supported by the organisation.

    Ethics and Aesthetics
    Highlights from Wibes' environmental, social, and personal commitments

    Environmental Commitments

    Environmental Conservation Efforts and Practices
    Has sustainability progress targets and policies in place to achieve these
    Uses water respectfully and aims to reduce its water consumption

    21-50% of the energy the brand uses comes from renewable sources

    Sustainable Product Design
    Considers social and environmental factors during the design process and product development stages
    Designs its products to last and withstand many wears over the years
    Ethical Sourcing of Raw Materials
    Uses natural and/or biodegradable fabrics in its collections and products
    Uses organic materials in its production
    Uses materials that are Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified
    Uses recycled materials (e.g. cotton, nylon etc.)

    Ethical and Sustainable Production / Manufacturing

    Manufacturing and Production Processes
    Sources more than 50% of its raw materials and labour with local, independent suppliers
    Outsources part of its manufacturing in Portugal
    Manufactures its collections and products in limited quantities, avoiding mass production
    Waste Management and Recycling
    Has taken steps to reduce its manufacturing waste and has targets in place to achieve this

    Fur-free

    Does not, and has never, used any and all types of fur in its collections or any products

    Design and Material Innovation

    Uses fabrics engineered as smart clothing, designed to withstand wear and tear and for performance enhancement, specifically anti-microbial, anti-transpiration (sweat) lining

    Personal and Social Commitments

    Good Corporate Governance
    Fair pay: All employees and subcontractors are paid the local minimum and/or living wage
    Committed to and has policies / standards in place to ensure responsible labour practices and conditions (e.g. Code of Conduct)
    Equal employment: ensures its hiring and employment practices do not, in any way, discriminate
    Ensures safe working conditions for all employees
    Fair Trade Practices
    Conducts audits of its suppliers to ensure compliance with international labour standards
    Suppliers pay fairly: ensures that its suppliers pay employees and subcontractors the local minimum and/or living wage
    No child or forced labour: supplier/s have policies in place preventing any child and/or forced labour

    Handcrafted, Artisanal

    Products are handcrafted by the brand's partner artisans or manufacturers
    Supports the preservation of cultural skills and techniques through handcrafted production

    Charitable, Philanthropic

    Has formed an alliance with a philanthropic cause supporting social and/or environmental issues, specifically the International Association of Women in Côte d'Ivoire (AIFCI in French), which has supported education and literacy in the country for more than 50 years. For each pair of sneakers sold, Wibes finances one day of school for a woman supported by the association.

    Relevé Fashion in partnership with

    share with you the UN Sustainable Development Goals supported by Wibes

    The State of the Art
    Take a peek into the world of Wibes

    Discover Wibes Here

    The Brand Bio

    Founders:
    Aurélie Gisclon and Nicolas Raudrant
    Established:
    2017
    Headquarters:
    Nice, France
    Countries of Manufacture:
    France, Portugal and Côte d'Ivoire
    Brand Awards:
    French Design Institute's Janus Fashion Label of the Year 2018
    Metropole de Nice Prize

    Wibes is a high-quality, multicultural and ethical brand of sneakers founded by Aurélie Gisclon and Nicolas Raudrant. Julian, a childhood friend of Nicolas, joined the team and is now the brand's creative director and graphic designer.

    Designed between Paris, France and Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, all their sneakers are made by a family-owned manufacturer in Portugal. The shoes are crafted with environmentally-friendly materials all coming from the same region in Portugal, located within 30 minutes from the manufacturer. The wax fabric the brand uses is authentic, designed and produced in the founders' hometown of Abidjan. Julian helped design the patterns on the wax fabrics, a material that he's very familiar with, back in Abidjan.

    In addition to Wibes' environmental commitment, the brand is built around strong social values. They've partnered with a non-profit organisation supporting education and literacy in Côte d'Ivoire for more than 50 years. For each pair of sneakers sold, Wibes finances one day of school for a woman supported by the organisation.

    Ethics and Aesthetics
    Highlights from Wibes' environmental, social, and personal commitments

    Environmental Commitments

    Environmental Conservation Efforts and Practices
    Has sustainability progress targets and policies in place to achieve these
    Uses water respectfully and aims to reduce its water consumption

    21-50% of the energy the brand uses comes from renewable sources

    Sustainable Product Design
    Considers social and environmental factors during the design process and product development stages

    Designs its products to last and withstand many wears over the years

    Ethical Sourcing of Raw Materials
    Uses natural and/or biodegradable fabrics in its collections and products
    Uses organic materials in its production
    Uses materials that are Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified
    Uses recycled materials (e.g. cotton, nylon etc.) 

    Ethical and Sustainable Production / Manufacturing

    Manufacturing and Production Processes
    Sources more than 50% of its raw materials and labour with local, independent suppliers
    Outsources part of its manufacturing in Portugal

    Manufactures its collections and products in limited quantities, avoiding mass production

    Waste Management and Recycling
    Has taken steps to reduce its manufacturing waste and has targets in place to achieve this

    Fur-free

    Does not, and has never, used any and all types of animal fur in its collections or any products. As the brand's main and iconic material, Ocean 5 uses recycled PET canvas. This material does not have any connection with animals at all.

    Design and Material Innovation

    Uses fabrics engineered as smart clothing, designed to withstand wear and tear and for performance enhancement, specifically anti-microbial, anti-transpiration (sweat) lining

    Personal and Social Commitments

    Good Corporate Governance
    Fair pay: All employees and subcontractors are paid the local minimum and/or living wage
    Committed to and has policies / standards in place to ensure responsible labour practices and conditions (e.g. Code of Conduct)
    Equal employment: ensures its hiring and employment practices do not, in any way, discriminate

    Ensures safe working conditions for all employees

    Fair Trade Practices
    Conducts audits of its suppliers to ensure compliance with international labour standards
    Suppliers pay fairly: ensures that its suppliers pay employees and subcontractors the local minimum and/or living wage
    No child or forced labour: supplier/s have policies in place preventing any child and/or forced labour

    Handcrafted, Artisanal

    Products are handcrafted by the brand's partner artisans or manufacturers
    Supports the preservation of cultural skills and techniques through handcrafted production

    Charitable, Philanthropic

    Has formed an alliance with a philanthropic cause supporting social and/or environmental issues, specifically the International Association of Women in Côte d'Ivoire (AIFCI in French), which has supported education and literacy in the country for more than 50 years. For each pair of sneakers sold, Wibes finances one day of school for a woman supported by the association.

    Relevé Fashion in partnership with

    share with you the UN Sustainable Development Goals supported by Wibes

    Relevé Fashion in partnership with

    share with you the UN Sustainable Development Goals supported by Wibes

    The State of the Art
    Take a peek into the world of Wibes

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