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, perfectly reflects this – a breeze of fresh air in an often stagnant market.
In today's world, it often happens that we shop online, get excited about a product, only to then discover that it's ethically questionable due to real leather, overpriced, or simply lacks 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 produced under ethically sound conditions.
FAIRNESS
For us at MAKANI, it is essential to maintain a close and friendly relationship with our manufacturers. This relationship allows us to continuously meet our high standards for 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 delighted that you are a part of our MAKANI Family.
The story behind every accessory
With MAKANI you're not just buying an accessory - you're getting a piece of our story. Each of our vegan fashion accessories is made by skilled artisans who are committed to ethical working conditions and eco-friendly materials. We firmly believe that every product is unique and tells a story worth sharing.
Our commitment to fairpay and a creative working environment shows how much we want to make a positive contribution to the world. We hope that when you wear our accessories, you will not only look stylish, but also feel good knowing that you are making a difference.
MAKANI's early days were defined by dedication and perseverance. Lacking the necessary knowledge or resources to establish an online presence, we transformed our apartment into an office and later a warehouse, all in pursuit of our dream. Despite the challenging circumstances and obstacles, we found incredible support and enthusiasm from our customers.
Your support has been key to our growth. It has encouraged us to expand our capacity and move to a larger warehouse to meet demand. Finally, we teamed up 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 are part of our MAKANI Family .



