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Country of Origin and Founders: Established in Seoul, Korea in 2014 by CEO and designer Heahee Park.

Commitment to Responsibility: Emphasizes handcrafted production, utilizing skilled artisans based in Seoul to create each piece.

Production: All jewelry is handcrafted in Seoul, Korea, ensuring quality and authenticity in every piece.

Standards and Mission: COLDFRAME merges historical Korean influences with modern aesthetics, crafting everyday fine jewelry that transcends age, gender, and nationality.

Brand Ethos: The brand creates timeless jewelry in sterling silver, gold, and natural gemstones, capturing a balance between vintage and modern styles.

Price Range: $90 to $570.

Country of Origin and Founders: Founded in Sydney, Australia, Edera focuses on creating eyewear with a minimal core and uncompromising aesthetic.

Commitment to Responsibility: Edera emphasizes sustainability by using Italian-made Mazzucchelli acetate, derived from wood pulp and cotton, and environmentally friendly titanium handmade in Japan. ZEISS lenses ensure longevity and quality, aligned with their sustainability goals of carbon neutrality by 2025. Packaging is paper-based, avoiding plastics, with all manufacturers adhering to sustainable practices.

Production: Handmade in small quantities, Edera creates high-quality, durable eyewear designed to last and oppose throwaway culture.

Standards and Mission: Edera challenges conventional design by producing eyewear with a character rooted in visual texture, color, and minimal branding, appealing to individuals who value quality and individuality.

Price Range: $180 to $230.

Country of Origin and Founder: Founded in 2018, Naya Rea is based in London.

Commitment to Responsibility: Utilizes natural fabrics like cotton and silk, producing garments in limited quantities to reduce waste. The brand supports small family-owned factories in Ukraine run by women.

Production: Majority of the collections are made in Ukraine, emphasizing small-scale, woman-led production.

Standards and Mission: Naya Rea embodies storytelling through traditional lore, one-of-a-kind hand-painted prints, subtle detailing, and unique embroidery. The brand aims to weave a thread through generations of female dressing, reflecting both past and present iterations of femininity.

Brand Ethos: Known for feminine cuts and whimsical nature, offset by exaggerated silhouettes and vivid colors, the brand empowers women to use their voices and tell their stories.

Price Range: $175 to $450.