Svala

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Company: Svala
Website: www.svala.co

More about Svala

Svala is a Los Angeles–based accessories brand redefining modern luxury through a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and timeless design. Focused on creating elegant, versatile handbags, the brand combines refined aesthetics with responsible craftsmanship, offering pieces designed to endure beyond seasons and trends.

Working with next-generation materials such as cork, MIRUM, and Piñatex, Svala prioritizes alternatives that reduce environmental impact without compromising on beauty, durability, or sophistication. Each design is thoughtfully considered—balancing structure, function, and understated elegance to create bags that feel both elevated and effortless in everyday life.

Founded by Helga Douglas, Svala takes its name from the Icelandic word for “swallow,” a symbol of freedom, loyalty, and enduring strength. This spirit underpins the brand’s vision: to create pieces that not only reflect personal style, but also a more conscious and meaningful approach to luxury.

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Website: www.svala.co

Email: [email protected]

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Veganism

Are all the products your entity (business, brand, organisation) produces and/or retails suitable for vegans? If no, then, unfortunately, you cannot register as we only accept submissions from 100% vegan entities.: Yes
Which of the following best describes you (professionals and sole traders) or your organisation?: Vegan

Ownership

Is your organisation an independent business/brand or a corporate owned business/brand?: Independent
Are you a Grassroots organisation (for projects, charities/NGOs)?: No
Are you a BAME (Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic) owned/run business/organisation?: No
What type of business/organisation are you?: Company
Are you a woman-owned/run business/organisation?: Yes

Social, Economic and Environmental Justice

Which social, economic or environmental justice causes does your entity (business, brand, organisation) support or promote (e.g. through social media posts, donations, attending protests and other direct actions etc.)?

Animal rights

Environmentalism

What do you do to support or promote each of the causes you have identified?

PETA certified. A tree is planted with every order through Ecologi.

Does your business/organisation have an ethical labour policy or code of practice (either formal or informal) which ensures fair labour practices?

Yes

Does your business/organisation have policies and practices which actively promote diversity and inclusion?

Yes

Is your business a member of the World Fair Trade Organisation?

Do you source products and/or ingredients from companies and suppliers that support fair labour practices?

As much as possible

Environment and Sustainability

Are any of the products that you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, produced using sustainable production methods albeit uncertified?: Yes
Do you reuse, recycle and/or donate any waste products (e.g. food, plastics, packaging etc.)?: Yes
Do you only use recycled or recyclable materials for packaging?: Yes
Is all of your packaging biodegradable?: Yes
Does your business, organisation or project follow a zero waste philosophy?: Yes

Energy, Transport and Distribution

How many of the products you produce and/or retail, and/or the ingredients you use, are made in the country in which your entity (business, organisation) is based?: Some (less than a third)

Giving Back

Does your business support or give back to the local community in any way?: No

Ethical Banking

Does your business/organisation use an ethical bank or building society?: No