AERA launches on Republic
Luxury, vegan and 110% sustainable footwear
Certified vegan, “110% sustainable”, luxury footwear, handmade in Italy
The Highlights
• Tapping into the $290B global personal luxury goods market
• 80% Online D2C / 20% Wholesale business model
• Scientifically measures and presents all environmental impacts of each pair
• Investing to offset all environmental impacts by 110%
• Co-founded and managed by fashion industry veterans
• $1.305M in investments to date
The fashion industry is rapidly accelerating the pace of climate change. It is the second-largest consumer of water worldwide, produces 20% of global wastewater and is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions.
AERA is leading the luxury footwear industry forward by placing equal value on product, people, and the planet. With timeless designs that are ethically crafted from certified vegan materials, they strive to make sustainability the new normal.