We have NEW apparel and jewelry from around the world!
We are dedicated to carrying brands that keep traditional techniques and support artisan craftsmanship. ExVoto recently started carrying a few new brands that hold to these standards.
Le Mogador
from Spain
“Inspired by the exotic colors and vibes of the Mediterranean, our shoes can fit the beautiful sceneries of La Côte d'Azur, all the way down to the pristine beaches of the Caribbean. Our goal is to combine traditional techniques and modern fashion to create one of a kind products.”
Scarlett Poppies
from India
Scarlett Poppies is a female-founded company with a commitment to ethical production practices. The designs feature special fabrics and traditional embroidery techniques from India.
Founder, Linda Augustsson, was born and raised in Sweden and has spent the last 20 years working in the textile industry in India.
We have been able to meet with Linda several times and understand her commitment to keeping alive the traditional Indian crafts techniques and her commitment to improving the lives of the Indian garment workers. Linda has been an integral part of applying better practices within the Indian garment industry, positively impacting the livelihood of thousands of workers in the textile industry.
Beautiful, well-made clothes by a group of passionate and skilled tailors and artisans in India.
Two
from New York
Two is a modern and minimalist take on caftans, tunics, and easy dresses. Designer Monica Patel-Cohn launched her collection in 2010 after working as a stylist under Simon Doonan at Barney’s and at Prada in Milan. Drawing on her Indian and Italian background, Two embodies European and Indian influences evolving from the traditional sari. These easy pieces in studied fabrics are perfect for the beach and beyond. Two has produced garments in the NY garment district since 2010.
“We are committed to reinforcing the importance of handmade fabrics by supporting weavers and talented artisans an designers. Hand weaving fabrics saves 1 ton of CO2 emissions per year per handloom. Fabrics are the essential first step for us when designing a piece.”
“We work primarily with natural fibers. Our fabrics are hand loomed and do require a gentle hand.”
Soeur
from France
The brand Soeur, which means sister in French, was created by two sisters, Domitille and Angélique Brion. Soeur is a French women’s ready-to-wear label founded in 2008 by the two sisters driven by a desire to dress women of all generations. They draw on their memories, their travels and a quintessentially French notion of style to create delicate, accessible and comfortable collections in timeless colors.
“Soeur is a wardrobe that blurs the lines, an open-plan wardrobe, which borrows from menswear for an ever more feline allure. These are pieces that express a modern and inspiring vision of femininity: sincere, sensitive, elegant, inclusive. Style exists independent of age. I want everyone who dresses in our designs to feel understood and valued.”
Milagros
from Mexico
These milagros pendants were created by hand by two artists in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The milagros are each unique and open to reveal a hidden locket. For Elizabeth, the combination of the milagros and the locket was an instant connection between these artists and ExVoto. She developed a fast friendship with the artists. That moment when you look at a stranger from another culture and realize, “you too?”
Milagros, meaning “miracles" in Spanish, are small religious folk charms found throughout Mexico. The Heart Milagro (also known as the Sacred Heart) represents love, healing and gratitude. The Milagros is often created, worn, nailed to a cross, or gifted to another as one is praying for a miracle. When a prayer is answered, an ex Voto is created as a testament of gratitude for the answered prayer. Elizabeth designed necklaces for each pendant creating a bridge between the artists in Mexico and the US, and the milagro and an ExVoto.
GOLA Sneakers
from England
The Gola brand was born of humble beginnings in a small factory in England in 1905. Today Gola keeps true to its roots and has become one of the most enduring and endearing British sportswear and fashion brands in the market.
Blending retro styles with on-trend looks, Gola continues to build its legacy of providing recognizable footwear.
The Jacksons
from Notting Hill and Bangladesh
Designed in Notting Hill shop & then handmade by women in Bangladesh. No two bags or placemats are exactly the same. Playful, stylish, strong & easy to travel with. 100% jute.
Herbert Frère
from France
Last name: Herbert. First names: Flavien and Camille. Working in music and pharmaceuticals, Flavien and Camille followed separate paths until their family heritage brought them together. In their father's leather workshop in Brittany, they craft timeless leather goods like bags and belts with a modern touch. Their brand, Herbert, symbolizes their close sibling bond.
Seema Kahai
from India
Seema Kahai, the eponymous designer behind the brand, is a global citizen, who is entrenched in design and is true to her roots. Born and raised in India, she has spent her adult life in New York.
Seema's passion for travel takes her to remote Indian villages in search of authentic fabrics, and the unique talent and craftsmanship of the local artisans. Through her partnerships with local NGOs and women's cooperatives, Seema Kahai is committed to empowering women and local artisans by providing them with a steady source of sustainable income.
Huma Blanco
from Peru
Huma Blanco is a footwear brand, designed and handmade in Lima, Peru. The line was born of an appreciation for the simple luxury of Peruvian hides and textiles, along with sustaining long-term jobs for shoemakers in its designer's home country.
The raw beauty of these Peruvian materials - such as suede, alpaca, and calf hair - inspires the designer, Adriana Crocco. Crocco works with them using natural dyes, or leaving them in their pure form. The line fuses classic silhouettes with interesting construction and unexpected textures.
Shannon Passero
from Canada
In 1998 Shannon Passero planted a seed in the maze of streets that make up Chiang Mai, Thailand, She worked tirelessly for almost two decades bringing her designs to North America, Europe and Australia. She traveled the world for inspiration and designed in Canada and manufactured in Thailand.
In 2013, in downtown Thorold, in the heart of Niagara, she opened her first stand alone retail boutique in a 200 Year old Firehall and then expanded it again in 2015 and called it the Post Office by Shannon Passero. The Store is now 6500 square feet on the main floor of a historic building that has been recognized by the National Trust of Canada for its historical significance in Canada.
Emily Phillips
from the USA
Emily Phillips has perfected the women’s shirtdress. Emily holds true to: being Made in the USA, fit and quality, “one piece/easy dressing,” and sustainability. A change of shoes, a different shade of lipstick, a dangly earring and you're wearing something completely new!
Oliveeve
from the USA
The Oliveve collection is evolving each season with more styles and options while continuing to be handmade right outside of NYC. Oliveve works with Italian and domestic tanneries to source and develop the highest quality leather paired with solid brass hardware. Because Oliveve is made ethically in the USA with a responsible factory partner, custom opportunities are always available.