About GERNATY
Doing good has never looked so good!
For us it was always clear – it has to be a sustainable product. There are already far too many plastic leather bags around for outrageous prices. But we want to go in exactly the opposite direction.
Consumers should rethink and consciously choose sustainable products that they will really enjoy in the long run. We want to encourage more minimalism and frugalism.
Away from unconscious consumption and cheap goods; towards a mindful and conscious purchase that still brings joy even after repeated use.
Away from dozens of imitation leather bags that are already overflowing in the wardrobe; towards a few high-quality individual pieces that really turn heads. Plastic is out and boring. Nature and environmental protection is now in and smart.
About the founder
I - Natalie - am the founder of GERNATY and I am 25 years old. I live in the west of Austria, in the so-called “Ländle” or also known as Vorarlberg.
For 10 years I have been dreaming of founding my own label and company. But for a long time I lacked the right idea.
I longed for an idea, a product that I could stand behind 100%.
Now I can proudly say that I have developed a product that I am 100% passionate about.
It was always important to me that it was a product that is sustainable and that I could sell to men and women with a clear conscience.
I also did not know cork leather before and came across this wonderful material by chance.
For a long time I thought about which raw materials are environmentally friendly and not endangered. After thorough research, I came across the so-called cork leather.
And what can I say - I was immediately completely in love. I then ordered some sheets of fabric from it and tested them on my sewing machine. And the decision was made.
Every single model is lovingly designed by me and sewn several times to test it. With the timeless and simple designs, I want to emphasize modern minimalism. The high-quality handbags are deliberately designed to give pleasure for a long time.
I want to impress many people with cork leather and other environmentally friendly alternatives. I hope our brand GERNATY encourages rethinking and sets an example.
Personally, I am convinced that sustainable raw materials (especially cork leather) will soon overtake the fashion market. So we are among the pioneers and trendsetters.
