Meeting Stefano Funari Founder I was a Sari

 Meeting Stefano Funari Founder I was a Sari

Meeting Stefano Funari Founder I was a Sari

It was a pleasure to interact with and learn from Stefano Funari, founder, and managing partner of I was a Sari during a session hosted by Stanford Seed while representing Hyphen SCS in the Seed Spark Program.

The engagement was not only informative as we got to know more about their value chain but also inspiring.
I was delighted to see his ability to turn his mission of both social and environmental welfare into a self-sustainable and desirable brand.

The likes of Gucci choosing them as a preferred partner for their CSR is a testimony to the credibility and the impact they have made till now.

I was a Sari: is a sustainable ethical fashion ☘️ that’s one of a kind.

A Mumbai-meets-Milan label making bold accessories and ready-to-wear from pre-loved Indian saris.
They stand up for women and our planet.

Their local teams of women transform pre-loved saris into conversation pieces for a meeting in Manhattan, a bash in Barcelona or a Balinese retreat.

What really fuels their business is their artisans, whose lives have been changed by their unique business model.
They source raw materials in the colorful markets of Mumbai.

Used saris and dead stocks become vibrant products that are sold worldwide.

A big shout out for possible collaboration to my dear friend and batchmate from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade , Unmana Rynjah , founder of Arras .

ARRAS is a fashion company that takes the responsibility of creating clothing in a non-exploitative system so that our consumers are able to make conscious choices easily.

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