Sustainability
Approach
Ester Romana was built on a simple idea: make things you are proud of. That instinct — to invest in quality, to choose materials that endure, to never cut corners — is at the heart of what we believe sustainability really means for a luxury accessories house.
Fast fashion produces, discards, and repeats. We work against that current. Our made-to-order model means we only make what has been asked for. There is no overstock. There is no waste from unsold inventory sitting in warehouses. Every piece begins as a commission — a specific person’s request — and is crafted to fulfil it.
Commitments
Sustainability, for us, is not a trend. It is the natural consequence of making things properly — with the right materials, by skilled hands, to last a lifetime rather than a season.
- Made-to-order production — we never manufacture speculatively
- Genuine leather sourced from established, traceable tanneries
- Reusable, keepsake-quality dustbags and packaging included as standard
- Bespoke repair and restoration service available for all ER products
- Small-batch artisan production — supporting skilled craftspeople, not factories
We are a growing independent brand. We do not claim to be perfect — sustainability is a journey and we are on it, not at the end of it. What we can promise is that every decision we make is considered. We do not cut corners on materials, on production standards, or on the people who make our products.
As we grow, we are actively working to reduce our carbon footprint, improve supply chain transparency, and explore more sustainable material alternatives without compromising the quality our customers expect.
Materials
LEATHER
100% traceable leather
90% of leather scraps are recycledÂ
COTTONÂ
82% organic cotton
PLASTICÂ
0% PVC
17% bio-based or recycled plastic
PAPERÂ
100% certified or recycled
PACKAGING
100% Forest Stewardship Council certified paper
100% Global Organic Textile Standard certified flannel
