Santos by Mónica, founded in 2020 by designer Mónica Santos, specializes in creating sustainable accessories from cactus leather. Santos pivoted to this innovative material after working in the fast fashion sector and witnessing its detrimental impacts on both the environment and garment workers. Although production has expanded beyond her home studio, it remains a small-scale operation managed in Brooklyn. Under the leadership of production manager Roy Campos, Santos aims to foster collaboration with independent designers, emphasizing community and creativity as central to her brand's mission.
Santos by Mónica, a small business initiated by designer Mónica Santos, crafts sustainable accessories from cactus leather to counteract fast fashion's negative industrial impact.
Santos transitioned from a large fashion industry career to create a sustainable brand after witnessing the detrimental effects of fast fashion on workers and the environment.
The production of Santos by Mónica is small-scale and managed out of Brooklyn Navy Yard, as Santos continues to uplift independent designers through collaboration.
Production manager Roy Campos embraced the challenge of using cactus leather, saying, "I like challenge. It doesn't scare me" to support sustainable fashion.
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