
From Courtroom to Catwalk: Jimena Suarez’s Vegan Handbag Revolution | Emily Blumenthal & Jimena Suarez
From Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Published 8/26/2025

From Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry Icons
Published 8/26/2025
What happens when an environmental lawyer trades the courtroom for the world of fashion? For Jimena Suarez, founder of From Sentient, it means creating vegan handbags that blend Mexican craftsmanship, innovative materials, and ethical values—without sacrificing style. Sixteen years after going…