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Veja

Veja was founded in 2004 in Paris by Sébastien Kopp and François-Ghislain Morillion, and is a sustainability-focused footwear brand known for its ethical production and minimalist design. The brand sources organic cotton, wild Amazonian rubber and recycled materials, manufacturing in Brazil under fair trade conditions. Veja has grown into a global label stocked in more than 60 countries, and has flagship stores in Paris, New York and Berlin. Notable collaborations include Rick Owens and Marni. Still independently owned, Veja maintains a strong direct-to-consumer presence and avoids traditional advertising, investing instead in transparency and supply chain ethics, appealing to both fashion-conscious and eco-aware consumers.

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Veja co-founder on using satellites to track deforestation

Veja co-founder and sourcing director François-Ghislain Morillion shared how the brand ensures the sustainability of its four core materials with delegates at today's Drapers Conscious Fashion Summit (12 March).

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First look: Veja opens debut London store

French sneaker brand will open its first store in the UK in London's Seven Dials today.

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In pictures: Veja opens Paris repair shop

French trainer brand Veja has opened its first standalone repair shop in its native Paris.

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Listen to Veja's co-founder on the new Drapers Talks podcast

The second episode of Drapers’ first podcast series is now live, featuring a fireside conversation with Sébastien Kopp, co-founder of Veja.

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Veja co-founder: 'close your laptop and see for yourself what you're doing'

Co-founder of Veja, Sébastien Kopp, spoke about the ethical principles at the heart of the French sneaker brand, at the Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference on 28 March.

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M&S, Veja & Farfetch join Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference line-up

The award-winning Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference will return on 28 March 2023 at Kings Place, London.

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