Member Spotlight: Truth
I'm no fashionista, but I do love accessories! Truth accessories are gorgeous to look at, very hip and, get this, Vegan friendly! That's right; they aren't made out of animal skin! They just look like they are. As a matter of fact, they look so authentic that PETA awarded Truth "Best Leather Replacement Clothing Company in North America"! Who knew!?
The story of Truth and owner & designer Renia Pruchnicki is something of a Cinderella tale. It began in 2001 from her apartment in downtown Toronto, Canada. After graduating from Toronto's Ryerson University with a degree in Fashion Design in 1994, she worked for 7 years as a designer for a few different companies. Suddenly unemployed, Renia found that when one door closes, another opens. And so began TRUTH...
"In starting Truth, I wanted to create a life for myself that I loved; and what I love doing is designing products" says Renia. "When I started this company, I was not a vegetarian and was not even thinking of pursuing anything along those lines in terms of a market. But the path that I took opened my eyes to many things and over the years and my diet slowly became mostly vegetarian."
I really enjoy reading the back stories of our Canadian entrepreneurs! They are very inspiring! I also appreciate wearing accessories like these, that have so much thought and integrity put into them. And flair!
Truth's prices are very competitive, their products are beautifully and thoughtfully made in Canada and can be found all over the world! If you want, you can shop online!
"Live your truth, and respect others'." Words to live by!
Have you ever considered wearing vegetarian clothing?
:: all images courtesy of Buy Canadian First member Truth
