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This is Yudi.  We first came across Yudi in 2012, when he had built a shack out of cardboard and tin against a wall of an abandoned building. Things had taken a turn in Yudi's life as he had previously worked in the tourist trade in Bali making

“To care?”One of the first questions our customers often ask us after purchasing a beloved leather accessory is, ‘What do I do now? How can I protect & care for it?” There is a certain element of fear involved in caring for leather (most likely rel

Fashion Revolution Week is almost upon us (23 - 29th April) but what has changed in the world of fast fashion since the Rana Plaza tragedy 5 years ago?  Check out this post from the amazing global movement that is Fashion Revolution...5 years si

The distressing truth about blue jeans Did you know that the average US consumer has about seven pairs of blue jeans in their closet? That’s at least four more than me right now, but I too am a culprit when it comes to having more than I need in the

Our mission at Empire of Bees is not only to provide ethically and sustainably produced bags and accessories but also to support and promote the slow fashion industry.Nobody wants to support slave and child labour, unethical treatment of animals or h