Cleobella

At Cleobella, sustainability and ethical practices are the core of our brand. Deeply rooted in our partnerships with independent artisans around the world, our designs are ethically handmade while preserving traditional heritage techniques. But it’s more than just inspiration—the artists and makers Ange and Jim met on a trip around the world remain integral to the brand’s story today. Here, we share Cleobella’s founding story and the incredible people and places that have gotten us to where we are today.

Of all the places Ange and Jim saw on their globetrotting adventure, Bali and India were the places where Ange began to lay the bricks for the foundation of Cleobella. "In Bali, there was an energy exchange I had never felt before; I was so in love, the people, the food, the culture captivated all our senses. Our driver, Nyoman, introduced us to one of our very first makers, Yanti, whom we still work with today." Similarly, in India, Ange says, "I was so moved to see the women in their beautiful saris working so hard. It inspired me to focus on celebrating and uplifting women. At the end of the trip, the couple planned to move to Hawaii for a project Jim had arranged.
"I've always been into the arts and my dream was to have my own business," says Ange. "This was a great opportunity to make this dream a reality. We were married in Maui and had spent some time there over the years and one of my favorite places to visit were the weekend markets where vendors were selling their wares. It was a way to start my small business with ver little investment and overhead."
Named after Ange's mom, Cleobelle, a family name after her great grandmother, Cleobella was born. With connections made in both India and Bali and the seed of an idea, Ange and Jim moved to Maui.

The skirts and accessories were popular at the Maui markets, and it was there that Ange also developed as an entrepreneur, building a web store, designing a logo (which is Ange's signature), and selling to retailers on the island. Slowly gaining steam, Ange and Jim returned to Bali to solidify partnerships with their vendors.
Once there, Ange designed her first collection of leather accessories, working with the same vendors she met in 2006, to bring the collection to life
-and then to Fashion Week in Los Angeles.
At Fashion Week in 2008, Ange rented space in a boutique showroom at the Cooper Building called Nyali, owned by a woman named Gisella. At her first trade show she solidified partnerships with Planet Blue and Fred Segal. This kismet meeting led to Ange working for Gisella in the showroom while also gaining the ability to feature Cleobella's first products. The two went to Ange's first tradeshow together in New York, which was a huge success.
From 2008 through 2010, Cleobella partnered with new retailers, including ShopBop and Revolve, which helped put products like the Mexicana clutch on the fashion map. Using techniques like hand woven ikat and hand-tooled leather bags, Cleobella continued to draw inspiration from cultures around the globe. With the help of publicist Janey Lopaty, who helped get the bags into the hands of celebrities like Halle Berry, Vanessa Hudgens, Kate Hudson, and Jessica Alba, Cleobella began to take shape into the brand consumers know and love today.

At Cleobella, sustainability and ethical practices are the core of our brand. Deeply rooted in our partnerships with independent artisans around the world, our designs are ethically handmade while preserving traditional heritage techniques. But it’s more than just inspiration—the artists and makers Ange and Jim met on a trip around the world remain integral to the brand’s story today. Here, we share Cleobella’s founding story and the incredible people and places that have gotten us to where we are today.

Of all the places Ange and Jim saw on their globetrotting adventure, Bali and India were the places where Ange began to lay the bricks for the foundation of Cleobella. "In Bali, there was an energy exchange I had never felt before; I was so in love, the people, the food, the culture captivated all our senses. Our driver, Nyoman, introduced us to one of our very first makers, Yanti, whom we still work with today." Similarly, in India, Ange says, "I was so moved to see the women in their beautiful saris working so hard. It inspired me to focus on celebrating and uplifting women. At the end of the trip, the couple planned to move to Hawaii for a project Jim had arranged.
"I've always been into the arts and my dream was to have my own business," says Ange. "This was a great opportunity to make this dream a reality. We were married in Maui and had spent some time there over the years and one of my favorite places to visit were the weekend markets where vendors were selling their wares. It was a way to start my small business with ver little investment and overhead."
Named after Ange's mom, Cleobelle, a family name after her great grandmother, Cleobella was born. With connections made in both India and Bali and the seed of an idea, Ange and Jim moved to Maui.

The skirts and accessories were popular at the Maui markets, and it was there that Ange also developed as an entrepreneur, building a web store, designing a logo (which is Ange's signature), and selling to retailers on the island. Slowly gaining steam, Ange and Jim returned to Bali to solidify partnerships with their vendors.
Once there, Ange designed her first collection of leather accessories, working with the same vendors she met in 2006, to bring the collection to life
-and then to Fashion Week in Los Angeles.
At Fashion Week in 2008, Ange rented space in a boutique showroom at the Cooper Building called Nyali, owned by a woman named Gisella. At her first trade show she solidified partnerships with Planet Blue and Fred Segal. This kismet meeting led to Ange working for Gisella in the showroom while also gaining the ability to feature Cleobella's first products. The two went to Ange's first tradeshow together in New York, which was a huge success.
From 2008 through 2010, Cleobella partnered with new retailers, including ShopBop and Revolve, which helped put products like the Mexicana clutch on the fashion map. Using techniques like hand woven ikat and hand-tooled leather bags, Cleobella continued to draw inspiration from cultures around the globe. With the help of publicist Janey Lopaty, who helped get the bags into the hands of celebrities like Halle Berry, Vanessa Hudgens, Kate Hudson, and Jessica Alba, Cleobella began to take shape into the brand consumers know and love today.

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