HIGH SWEET FASHION - FINALIST
MEXICO
High Sweet Fashion
The brainchild of Montessori schoolteacher Judith Achar, Mitz Bags began in 2003 when a countrywide economic crisis plunged many of her pupils' parents into poverty.
Judith came up with several income-generating schemes, and eventually hit upon the idea of weaving trendy bags and accessories from recycled sweet wrappers.
The bags-hand-woven using ancient Nahua Indian techniques - have scored a hit in Mexican, US and European markets. Around 2000 products are sold under the 'Mitz' name - translation: "for you" - every month.
For further information click here: http://www.mitzbag.com/