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BOLD JOURNEY
In Bold Journey, founder Julie Colombino-Billingham shares how witnessing Haiti’s 2010 earthquake inspired her to create Deux Mains, a sustainable luxury brand providing dignified jobs for Haitian artisans through a solar-powered, women-owned factory.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES
When aid worker Julie Colombino-Billingham arrived in Haiti following the catastrophic 2010 earthquake, she planned to stay just a few weeks. She stayed for years, and what began as a humanitarian mission became a life's purpose. Her new book, From Loss to Legacy: How a Fashion Business Rose From Haiti's Rubble, tells the remarkable true story of how compassion, courage, and community can rebuild lives in the aftermath of disaster.
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In her moving and inspirational memoir, Colombino-Billingham recounts how she created DeuxMains, a fair-trade fashion line created in collaboration with Haitian artisans, weaving the strands of tragedy into a model of empowerment and dignity.
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CANVAS REBEL
In the Canvas Rebel interview, founder Julie Colombino‑Billingham recounts how her journey, from a professional dancer and aerialist to leading social impact through Deux Mains—was shaped by a singular encounter in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, igniting her mission to create dignified employment for Haitian artisans.
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In this interview, it’s revealed how impact-driven entrepreneur Jolina Auguste found her voice in Haiti, led by the mission of her brand Deux Mains: to empower artisans and create meaningful employment through ethical fashion.
SOUTHERN LIVING
This feature highlights Julie Colombino, founder of Deux Mains, who turned her disaster-relief experience in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake into a sustainable social enterprise. Inspired by local resilience and resourcefulness, she built a brand that empowers Haitian women through fair-wage employment and ethical craftsmanship creating beautiful, sustainable products while helping rebuild communities across Haiti.
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World Bride Magazine features a special YouTube interview with Deux Mains founder Julie Colombino-Billingham and Lovely Joseph, a factory manager in the brand’s Haiti workshop. In the conversation, they discuss the mission, ethical production, and women-led craftsmanship behind Deux Mains’ handcrafted leather goods, offering viewers an insider look at how purpose-driven design and artisan empowerment come together.
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Is your wallet looking a little tired? Maybe the corners are curled, your cards feel loose, and it just doesn't feel like you anymore.You want something that's built to last but also looks sharp, a wallet that combines real-world form and function.I found something pretty cool you should know about. The stylish Shotgun Wallet is part of a special Billy collaboration collection from Deux Mains and Billy Billingham.
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Fem Founder highlights the Deux Mains Coin Pouch, a handcrafted, minimalist leather accessory made by Haitian artisans from responsibly sourced materials. This small but purposeful piece combines sustainable craftsmanship, everyday practicality, and timeless style, making it a perfect gift for founders and supporters of women-led, fair-trade brands.
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Mens Fashion Magazine
Men’s Fashion Magazine features Deux Mains as a leader in purposeful gifting, highlighting the brand’s handcrafted leather goods made in Haiti through fair-wage, sustainable production. Founded by Julie Colombino-Billingham, Deux Mains combines timeless design with ethical craftsmanship, offering refined accessories that support artisan livelihoods while delivering understated, modern style.
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Julie Colombino-Billingham, founder of Deux Mains, joins the From Loss to Legacy podcast to share her journey of turning Haiti’s rubble into opportunity. Her global fair-trade fashion company creates dignified jobs while driving sustainable impact. A former aid worker, award recipient, and UN grant finalist, Julie’s memoir From Loss to Legacy tells a powerful story of transformation, purpose, and rebuilding hope.
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She Rises Studio
In Reflection and Renewal: The Power Within, founder Julie Colombino-Billingham shares the personal journey behind Deux Mains, tracing its origins to post-earthquake Haiti and the resilience of women artisans who inspired the brand’s mission. The essay reflects on renewal, purpose, and conscious leadership, highlighting how ethical fashion, reflection, and service can transform hardship into lasting impact.
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