ethical slow fashion
Ethically produced vegan handbags & accessories handmade in New Zealand from the finest cruelty free and plant based materials
Plus a small and carefully curated range of complimentary ethical brands
Sustainability & Transparency
Minimising our impact on the environment is really important to us. Through conscious design, low waste production, ethical sourcing and quality we can stand by, we aim to continually do better
AMI Hub Presents
Our founder and designer Suzie talks about what makes Velvet Heartbeat special
100% Vegan
All fabrics and components are 100% vegan as we don't believe any animal should suffer for any reason, particularly fashion.
Plant Based
We are privileged to work with some of the world's most innovative plant based leather alternatives so you won't need to compromise your sustainability or ethical values
Conscious
We try to be as sustainable and avoid waste as much as possible and are constantly looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet, people and the environment.
Made in New Zealand
All our products are lovingly made in our Sandringham, Auckland studio by a small team of talented and happy people paid above the living wage