SUNO
When filmmaker Max Osterweis decided to build a stable of dresses created from his archive of African fabrics, he brought on industry vet Erin Beatty, and SUNO was born. Their friends at Opening Ceremony began stocking the colorful, shapely collection and in no time Vogue was calling. While the duo has undeniably lead the tribal print trend revival, it’s their work in Africa that is most important. Nearly everything SUNO sells is produced by African villagers, who the company has given training and experience. Osterweis and Beatty are strengthening otherwise unstable economies by creating beautiful clothes. –Lauren Sherman

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