Apparel and accessories
March 10, 2020
Vegan mini crossbody handbag from Angela Roi. Image courtesy of Angela Roi
By Dianna Dilworth
Vegan handbag maker Angela Roi wants to disrupt the traditional fashion industry and deliver handbags that are animal-friendly, fair trade and good for the planet in a strategic move to appeal to consumers who want more purpose in the products they purchase.
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