Lollapalooza in Chicago

Lollapalooza in Chicago! Great support from Lolla fans who were interested in our eco-friendly Cambodia collection such as the off the shoulder recycled mosquito netting bag. Great for walking long distances, a fair trade purchase as well as a stylish and comfortable bag. We handed out cards to shop online to receive free shipping by entering “LOLLA” as the discount code. Offer still available for a limited time. Make sure to check out our website at http://www.fiveaccessories.com/ to check out our socially conscious and eco-friendly handbags as well as our jewelry & more! Lolla fans that are as proud of the city as we are will be very interested in our ‘Off the Street’ collection cleaned and handmade by local Streetwise Vendors. A great Chicago green gift! Such great finds include out recycled CTA transit card picture frames. I mean let’s try to think how many transit cards must have been used to transport all Lollapalooza goers? I’m sure millions! Why not recycle those into a great and unique Chicago gift!

Edens Park Farmer's Market

five ACCESSORIES is proud to support the Eden Place Farmers Market at Fuller Park every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Not only does this farmers market provide a great variety of fresh produce, flowers, arts & crafts, music and more, it also provides a great sense of community and support. Don’t miss your chance to attend this Saturday, August 28th, for many interesting events are occurring!

For starters, the Green Fashion Show, see the best of recycled and refurbished fashions! Youth Choirs will also be performing, and a green cooking presentation. However, probably the most exciting of all is White House officials will be attending! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the community, meet neighbors, learn how to be green, and meet staff from the White House! Just think, they know Obama, how cool is that?

Also, check out five ACCESSORIES, maybe someone from the White House will be interested in a bamboo bag? Maybe the messenger bags? Don’t miss out on the great opportunity!

Working for a Cleaner Environment in Bali

Supporting programs working towards a cleaner environment is our goal at five ACCESSORIES. When we source our eco friendly designer handbags we strive to partner with locals that meet that same goal. Our natural handbags made by our Bali Partners do just that.

The Jakarta Post in March 2010 stated that Denpassar was developing a sanitation program in a bid to promote a cleaner environment. Denpasar Environmental Agency head A.A. Bagus Sudharsana said the sanitation program covered on-site and out-site integrated waste management, household garbage management and reforestation campaign.
The on-site waste management aims to manage domestic and small-scale industrial waste in a number of areas categorized as densely populated areas, through the community-based sanitation (Sanimas) program

Bamboo Bling

What is bamboo.... group of perennial evergreen (except for certain temperate species) plants in the true grass family Poaceae. (according to wikipedia).

What is bling.... putting style on a bamboo purse.

Want to be own a eco friendly purse. Check out these and more at five ACCESSORIES.

Fair Trade Co-Op in India

five ACCESSORIES offers handbags handmade in India by a women’s cooperatives and artisan group that practice fair trade principles. This means that our producers are paid a livable wage in safe and fair conditions, and do their work at home and in small workshops rather than factories.

Most are hand block printed with eco-friendly vegetable dyes, supporting an artisan based textile tradition existing in India for centuries. Others are hand embroideried as pictured above from our last model shoot.

Check out our India Collection at http://www.fiveaccessories.com/.

Eco Friendly Designer Handbags

June 21st is the official start of summer. If you are still looking for the perfect summer bag to take to the farmers market, beach or dinner? Check out the new red and cream basket bag from the five ACCESSORIES India Collection. This well-sized bag combines traditional and modern style with great practicality.

Handmade by a fair trade co-operative in India. Natural-dye hand print in red and natural, lined in brick. One inside pocket. 100% cotton fabric. 14" h x 17" w at the top. http://www.fiveaccessories.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=0_21_41&products_id=119&osCsid=5f4dcbf1e8fabfd6da137f3a2594746c