Pressed flowers are making their way into our lives through home décor, glass, and raisin art, but what about fashion? If you think it’s impossible for these two worlds to collide, it’s only because you haven’t heard of the retro NYC brand Dauphinette.
Founded by Olivia Cheng in 2018, this brand is best known for creating clothes and accessories from recycled and byproduct fur and leather, vintage, and artisanal components. Cheng’s business model is fully sustainable because she’s focused on modifying vintage items and using repurposed materials instead of creating unnecessary waste.
The use of ethically-made fur and leather isn’t the only reflection of Dauphinette’s dedication to sustainability. Pressed flowers are the main material used in many of their signature products, ranging from jewelry to handbags, tops, and dreamy organza dresses.
If you decide to shop at the brand’s online store, keep in mind that these items are made with real flowers so that there’s a chance their color may change with time. Dauphinette sees their transformative power as something to be embraced, and they describe it as “nature’s way of showing you love.”
