DESIGNER
Our Founder
As a Peruvian-born immigrant living in the USA and founder of this female-owned business, Rossina is living her American dream. In 1985, Rossina came to New York with her family in search for a better life. Since then, she has had the opportunity to design for the top fashion houses in New York City. Many years ago, Rossina made the decision to become vegan; changing her perspectives on animals and the environment. This led her to create change by introducing sustainable alternatives to the fashion industry. In February 2021, she officially launched Vannesa Rossi, providing a modern design aesthetic using only premium sustainable materials. Today, Rossina resides in Queens, NY with a continued desire to make a difference in the world by helping to change a harm-causing fashion industry.
SUSTAINABILITY
Our Materials
Like luxury genuine leather bags, Vannesa Rossi provides top quality to our designs and materials; just without causing harm to the environment or animals. We are diligently exploring innovative leather-like alternatives and fibers made of recyclable materials. Materials made entirely from plants like cacti and apples. Each product from our brand is guaranteed 100% cruelty-free and sustainable. The quality and delicate process it takes to create these biomaterials make them of high value; ensuring that you are receiving the best sustainable-sourced materials to add to your collection.
CRAFTMANSHIP
Our Artisans
Our accessories are handcrafted by world class artisans and craftspeople. We partner with premium sustainable material manufacturers to ensure that our designs meet our exacting standards of quality. We are committed to incorporating ethical practices into the brand. Practices that consist of partnering with ethical-only factories around the world and making sure workers in these factories are earning fair wages and experience safe working conditions. Making our handbags in a way that's better for the planet and all its people. We care deeply about you our customers, and the craftspeople who work so hard to bring Vannesa Rossi to life.
Rossina’s Message
" I launched Vannesa Rossi to take a stance against the negative impact the fashion industry has on the world. Hoping to inspire change in our industry and make sustainability accessible on a larger scale. Introducing our customers to sustainable alternatives without compromising on quality. As an experienced accessories designer, I've worked for many prestigious brands in design, technical design and production teams. My extensive background in these areas has provided a great foundation to our brand identity. Ensuring our designs are aesthetically pleasing while catering to the unique characteristic of each plant-based material used. Creating premium collections that appeal to the modern consumer. I am committed to consistently explore more ways to improve our process, products and practices with you and our planet and you in mind. "