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An article discussing COOPA-ROCA, the Rocinha Seamstress and Craftwork Cooperative in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, partnering with some of the foremost fashion houses in the business.
The world's next 'it' luxury hub, Brazil is also fast becoming a force in leather production and sustainable fabrics.
Luisa Leonardi Scomazzoni's, known as "Leo", produces a line of jewelry, accessories and bags from upcycled ring pulls salvaged from soda cans in Brazil, and intricately crocheted together to produce a superior designed collection.
Founded in 2012, Bottletop produce a sophisticated and contemporary version of the iconic Brazilian ring pull purse.
Chantal Bernsau, based in Santiago Chile, produces a jewelry and accessories collection with a diverse range of organic and natural materials, including horn, bone, wood, horse hair, wool, crystal, copper, bronze and silver.