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PRODUCT CARE

Each of our Bags are hand-made and may sometimes differ a little in form due to the different thickness of each fabric.

To ensure that you get the most out of your new timeless it piece, we recommend giving it some occasional extra love and maintenance.

1. Maintain the Shape

There’s nothing sadder than a sunken-in handbag. However, this structural catastrophe can be avoided completely. Stuffing scarfs or even socks inside your bag helps them maintain their shape. 

2. Keep your bag away from the light

Sun-damage is real, especially if you’re a handbag. Put your dust bags to good use and make sure you store your bags away from windows and direct sunlight. It is fine to take your bag out for a spin in the sun. However, you should avoid leaving it directly in the sunlight for too long, as the exposure of too much sun could cause the color to fade.

3. Organise your bag

Organizing your bag is not to be forgotten if you want to keep the inside as fresh as possible. You really don’t want that a lipgloss getting a permanent mark on the lining, do you? Little pouches are great for keeping things in place, and providing some extra protection,

4. Stay away from rain

Rain is bad. Like, really bad: it can leave permanent damage on your bag. We use gold, gun and silver colored plated hardware for some of our bags. The hardwares will not loose clarity and color if handled with special care. Avoid any contact with other surfaces. Please note that we cannot accept any complaints due to loss of color of our hardwares.

5. Embrace Imperfections

As the fabric softens, the shape can change slightly and that is part of the charm of something well-loved. While taking care of your handbag is necessary, it’s important to love and carry it, too. Remember that imperfections are memories: just proof that the bag is loved and the money was well spent.

And don't forget to swap your bag from time to time ;)

we're more than just a brand; we're a movement.

Empowering Change, One Bag at a Time

NICA was founded in 2019 by the creative sister duo Nika and Carolina.

The idea was to move away from fast fashion, towards the creation of unique handbags by using only left-over fabrics. Each bag is intended to be collected thoughtfully and treasured over seasons and years to come.

OUR STORY

OUR SUSTAINABLE APPROACH

By utilizing leftover fabrics, we reduce waste and minimize the environmental footprint of the interior designindustry.

We believe in the power of sustainability to shape a better future.

OUR MISSION

At NicasConcept, our love extends beyond fashion; it's a commitment to our planet Earth.

With a deep-rooted commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility, we're pioneering eco-friendly practices, ethical sourcing, and a transparent supply chain.

We believe that fashion should not come at the expense of our planet or its inhabitants. That's why we're dedicated to reimagining the fashion industry and reshaping the way brands operate.

BECAUSE WASTE IS NOT WASTE UNTIL WE WASTE IT.

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Pioneering Eco-Friendly Practices:

OUR VISION

From our design process to our production methods, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We're constantly exploring innovative ways to minimize our environmental footprint, whether it's through upcycling materials, reducing waste, or implementing renewable energy solutions. By pioneering eco-friendly practices, we're paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future.

BE CIRCULAR

HANDMADE CRAFTSMANSHIP

Every bag we create is meticulously handmade by skilled artisans who share our passion for craftsmanship. We value the artistry and expertise that goes into each piece, ensuring that every stitch and detail is carefully executed. By championing handmade craftsmanship, we not only support traditional techniques but also promote fair labor practices and the preservation of artisanal skills.

We meet our fabric suppliers with whom we collaborate and sort out all their fabric storage department and old hanger, they would normalle throw away. From here we see what we can use for future collections.

FABRIC SOURCING

After collecting the fabrics and carefully selecting each fabric, the fabrics are shipped to our production.

PRODUCTION IN IZMIR

Our Bags are each carefully produced by hand, making sure each piece stays unique.

HAND-MADE

BE PEOPLE

OUR TEAM

NICA TEAM MEMBERS

Our Team consists of us two sisters, our social media manager, our ads manager, our production manager- our master who makes the bags, and our seamstress ladies that make all the stitching.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Our workers have a safe working environment and all of them are getting fairly paid.

We try to make an positive impact on the local communities, by showing them to minimize waste and how to use left-over materials before throwing them away.

BE PLANET

OUR PRODUCT

We work with left-over fabrics only. Each bag we create is unique, no two pieces are identical making- them truly one-of-a-kind.

CO2 EMISSIONS

Since we depend only on waste, there is no CO2 Emssions related to the production of the fabrics.

OUR ADD ON MATERIALS

LOCALLY SOURCED

Our chains and zippers are sourced at the market of Istanbul. We are still looking for ways to also recycle our chains, but have not found the perfect solution yet.

BE FUTURE

GOALS FOR 2024 AND ONWARDS

Our top priority is to showcase that sustainability and style are not mutually exclusive. We're currently dedicated to producing our sustainability report, which involves being transparent about our operations and practices.

Additionally, we're actively taking steps to minimize our carbon footprint by implementing strategies to reduce CO2 emissions across our operations. This commitment underscores our belief that fashion can be both eco-conscious and trendy.