Our responsability
Circular Design
At MONADE, we believe that design should not only express creativity but actively contribute to a more balanced and responsible ecosystem. Our approach to circularity is rooted in rethinking how products are conceived, used, and eventually recycle in a natural cycles.
Circularity is not an afterthought, it’s embedded in the DNA of MONADE, shaping everything from material selection to modular construction, and from product lifespan to end-of-life planning.
We apply circular design principles by:
- Minimizing resource use through modular zero-waster techniques.
- Designing for disassembly, enabling repair, customization, and easy recycling.
- Maximizing product lifespan through durable materials which can be replaced or upgraded.
- Using cruelty-free, vegan materials, avoiding leather and animal testing entirely.
As a brand built on innovation and ethical craftsmanship, MONADE embraces the idea that every design decision can either create waste or prevent it. Our patented modular technique is a physical expression of this philosophy: versatile, and built to evolve.
By creating handbags that can be reborn, repaired, and reimagined, MONADE becomes part of a circular ecosystem where fashion supports, rather than depletes, the world around us.
If you want to know more about the material we use clik here.
Responsible Craftsmanship
Every MONADE is crafted with intention and care, not only as an object of design but as a tool for empowerment and social impact. Our manufacturing process is rooted in ethical partnerships that prioritize transparency, fairness, and dignity.
We work hand-in-hand with local artisans and social enterprises, offering meaningful employment to individuals, often women, who are rebuilding their lives through skilled work. By embracing these initiatives, we aim to support underserved communities, preserve craft traditions, and foster inclusive growth within the fashion supply chain.
Our commitment goes beyond aesthetics. It’s about building a system where the act of making becomes an expression of care for people, for materials, and for the planet.
In every MONADE bag, you’ll find the hands, stories, and spirit of those who made it. This is circularity not just in form, but in social purpose.
If you want to know more about the artisans we are collaborating with clik here.