Epimonia
Retail Apparel and FashionMinnesota, United States1 Employees
Epimonía is a refugee-founded fashion label operating in the retail apparel and fashion sector, with a mission to support refugees. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company upcycles material from life jackets worn by refugees on the Mediterranean and discarded after their arrival in Greece, turning those items into wearable pieces. The operation is small in scale, reflecting its hands-on approach to upcycling and social purpose. Its customers are consumers who value ethically sourced, upcycled fashion and the social impact of their purchases, with the brand aiming to provide items that carry a refugee-centered backstory. Within the industry, Epimonía sits in the niche of sustainable fashion that emphasizes upcycled materials derived from refugee experiences. A recent development is a collaboration with Blackbird Revolt to craft their 2023 lookbook, illustrating ongoing partnerships to broaden reach.