STYLE & BEAUTY
ETHICAL LUXURY BY ALORA MIDDLETON HALE
How one brand is raising the way jewelry is stored to ethical standards by advocating for the animals, the environment, and women’s rights Lunar Method was founded mid-pandemic in 2020 by Karine Ponce. What began as an idea for a travel necessity for carrying her own jewelry blossomed into a sustainable and ethically produced product designed for the modern traveler. Growing up in Los Angeles, Karine was raised by a Brazilian mother and an Ecuadorian father. From an early age, travel was an important part of her life. From humble beginnings to working at several very successful startups in the Bay Area, Karine knew she wanted to start her own business as soon as she moved to Mexico City, and she dedicated herself to creating environmental and cruelty-free products that solve problems for the modern-day woman. We had the opportunity to speak with Karine about starting an ethically conscious brand and the importance of ethical fashion. Can you tell us a little bit about Lunar Method? Lunar Method is an ethical and cruelty-free brand based in Los Angeles and Mexico City. We are made up of a multitalented passionate group of travelers and artisans from around the globe. Lunar Method’s first collection is dedicated to creating durable, luxury bags for environmentally conscious travelers. VEGWORLD
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September/October 2021
