For my 30th birthday my best friend Tina bought me a gorgeous black Cuyana monogrammed tote and the obsession began. I now additionally own the passport case and wallet pictured above and the travel case set. I currently have my eye on their weekender, gathered silk shirt dress and any of their cashmere sweaters. All the pieces are timeless and I get endless compliments on them.
Cuyana means "to love" in Quechua and the company want to spread the message of loving everything in your closet. With their mission statement of "Fewer, Better" they put a premium on essential pieces made from the best materials with the finest craftsmanship. Their items are basic and beautifully made. They refresh each season with some new key pieces and seasonal color choices for their classic items. Their cashmere is made in Italy, where cashmere should be made, and all their alpaca items are made in their homeland of Peru.
It's not just the amazing products that keep me coming back for more at Cuyana though. They truly are spreading a message of buying and living with purpose. Their "Lean Closet Movement" challenges us to buy fewer, better things and to donate wardrobe pieces we don't use to those who need them. If you select "lean shipping" at checkout, the company will send a reusable bag with shipping label to fill up with unnecessary items. The superfluous items go to people who need them via Cuyana's non-profit partners. For every donation made, they'll give you a $10 credit towards your next purchase. In a time where Fast Fashion is resulting in poorer and poorer working conditions and abuse of child and other labor laws, I can really get behind these sentiments. With Cuyana I can support in style.
