Hozen, which means conservation in Japanese, truly stands by this name. Designer Rae Nicoletti’s pieces are 100% vegan, produced in small batches, and manufactured in a Los Angeles-based fair wage factory. Ms. Nicoletti studied hand leatherwork under Hermes master artisan Beatrice Amblard, and the craftsmanship shows. Each piece comes with a photograph of the person who assembled it — a lovely personal touch. Hozen also donates 10% of all profits to Mercy for Animals.
