About Us
Hey,
we are Joana and Serkan, the proud founders of MAKANI.
Our journey began with a vision: to bring a breath of fresh air into the world of fashion accessories. The name MAKANI, which means “wind” in Hawaiian, reflects exactly that – a breeze of fresh air in an often stagnant market.
In today's world, it often happens that we shop online, are enthusiastic about a product, only to find that it is morally questionable due to the real leather, has overpriced prices or simply does not convince in terms of quality - this is exactly where we come in.
Our goal is to overcome these challenges by creating high-quality, affordable and vegan fashion accessories that are designed in Germany and manufactured under ethically sound conditions.
FAIRNESS
For us at MAKANI, it is essential to maintain a close and friendly relationship with our manufacturers. This relationship enables us to continuously meet our high standards of quality, ethics and environmental friendliness. It is this core value of fairness that forms the basis for everything we do – from the initial design to the finished product.
We are happy that you are part of our MAKANI Family.
The story behind every accessory
When you buy from MAKANI, you're not just buying an accessory – you're getting a piece of our story. Each of our vegan fashion accessories is crafted by experienced artisans who are committed to ethical working conditions and environmentally friendly materials. We firmly believe that every product is unique and tells a story worth sharing.
Our commitment to fair wages and a creative working environment demonstrates our strong desire to contribute positively to the world. We hope that when you wear our accessories, you not only look stylish but also feel good knowing that you are making a difference.
MAKANI's early days were marked by dedication and perseverance. Without the necessary knowledge or resources to build an online presence, we transformed our apartment into an office and later into a warehouse – all in service of our dream. Despite the adverse circumstances and challenges, we found incredible support and enthusiasm in our customers.
Your support has been key to our growth. It has encouraged us to expand our capabilities and move to a larger warehouse to meet demand. Ultimately, we partnered with a fulfillment service provider to serve you even better.
We are overwhelmed by the love and support we have received from you, our MAKANI Family. Your belief in our vision and philosophy drives us and makes us proud to be part of this wonderful community. Thank you for being with us on this wonderful journey.
We are incredibly grateful that you have made all of this possible and proud that you belong to our MAKANI Family.
