Journal

A Letter from the Founder

Dear Deux Mains Community, With all that is going on in the world, I am writing this letter to you as a note of hope in a seemingly frightful time.

Grand Opening of Deux Mains's Boutique in Port Au Prince, Haiti

On June 26th Deux Mains opened a boutique in Port Au Prince, Haiti. The store is open weekdays from 7:00am to 3:30pm and is a great place for locals, tourists, and volunteers. 

Social Enterprise Trip

On July 17th board members for REBUILD globally will depart on a three-day trip to Haiti so that they can visit the deux mains workshop and see the impact they are making.

Kenneth Cole & Inner Tube

deux mains really aimed to surprise and inspire with the introduction of repurposed tire inner tube in our latest fashion accessories. Innertube. 

Plastic & Our Island

When we first incorporated our social impact brand, deux mains, we made choices.  We decided there was no way we would barter the value of another human’s life.  

The Year Award Goes To....

My face was literally twitching.  Almost like a weird spasm.  I can't remember the last time I was this nervous.  A few months prior to this moment I was notified by the Digicel Entrepreneur of the...

Haiti: Head to Toe

Fashion in Haiti cannot be ignored.  The talented craftsmanship and artful design displayed on the island is bursting at the seams.  Every designer and workshop bring a unique and important voice t...

A month in their sandals

On my first day working with deux mains, after I was given an explanation of my job, I was asked a rather odd question.  “What’s your size?”

Independence Without borders

Whenever you make a purchase, do you ever think about the person who created that product? As Independence Day is celebrated nationwide, and with our American roots,

Ethical Fashion Lifestyle

Each piece in the 2018 deux mains collection serves as the foundation for the stories I am creating about the kind of life I want to live.  I delight in the bold colors and locally sourced materials.