About Leke's
Leke's is a fashion brand that seeks to redefine the style of artisan fashion with a bold and exclusive touch.
Why Leke's?
Leke's was born out of a desire to make a difference, but also out of a moment of personal crisis.
Since I was young, I've always believed that the way we dress or the style we wear speaks volumes about us; it's a way we express who we are. That's why I've never liked wearing the same clothes or the same style as everyone else. I looked for unique, different pieces, those that no one else had—I even personalized them—that made me feel good and special. But finding things that were truly different wasn't an easy task.
During a life-changing existential crisis, when I was questioning everything from the way we live and consume to even my purpose, I felt the need to rethink who I am and what I want to contribute to the world. At that moment, I understood that every choice we make, no matter how small, has an impact on the world we want to live in. It's easy to think that a single gesture won't make a difference, but when a collective effort is combined, it becomes a powerful engine for change.
Thus was born Leke's, a brand with a purpose that reflected a commitment to the planet, to people, and to a more conscious way of consuming.
How did it come about?
Leke's took shape during that existential crisis, during which I had to step out of my comfort zone. During that time, I traveled to countries where communities live on far less than we consider necessary, yet at the same time, they possess an incredible richness in their way of living and creating. Everything they own is made by hand, with their hands, and how they value time and resources, and that changed me completely. I understood that fashion, as we know it today, is saturated by fast fashion , microtrends , overproduction, and the negative effects it has on the environment and people.
It was in those moments that the idea for Leke's was born: a brand that aligns with the slow fashion movement, with the beauty of craftsmanship, with social responsibility, and that demonstrates that it is possible to do things differently, avoiding macro-production and its destructive effects.
What are Leke's values?
At Leke's, we are driven by social responsibility and sustainability , which are our fundamental pillars and our reason for existing. We want to demonstrate that it is possible to create beautiful, exclusive, and timeless fashion without compromising our ethical principles.
Our values are clear:
- Sustainability: We offer environmentally friendly products, use recycled and eco-friendly materials, and focus on local production in small, responsible workshops, avoiding excess. Every decision is made with the goal of minimizing our environmental impact in mind.
- Fair Trade: We ensure that every person in our value chain is treated with dignity and receives fair compensation for their work. We contribute to the well-being of artisan families.
- Craftsmanship: We respect and celebrate handmade work, because behind every piece there are stories, techniques, and people that matter.
- Empowerment : We want our customers to feel confident and empowered when using our products. We believe fashion can be a form of personal expression and confidence.
- Unique Design : We strive for originality and beauty in every detail. Our designs are exclusive and reflect our passion for fashion.
What moves us?
We're driven by the idea of empowering people through fashion. We want each Leke's piece to be not only a reflection of style, but also a conscious choice: a way to support communities, care for the planet, and embrace authenticity.
We want to inspire our community to see fashion as more than just a trend: as a commitment to a more just and sustainable world.