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Last year we all sat around the kitchen table and started talking about our brand, pretty standard conversation for our team. This conversation revolved around how sustainability and sustainable products are “on-trend” or “fashionable.”  We kept talking about what that meant in the world and what that meant in relation to us. We started our brand in 2009 as a pioneer in our space and it seems as though every other brand was trying to catch up, or that people may now be more open to the idea of conscious consumerism. We kept talking about the products that we have made in the past vs. the products we should be making now. We kept asking; what is ECO-fashion and what does that mean? We decided then and there that we needed to keep progressing and that as pioneers, we had to continue to lead and disrupt the idea that sustainability wasn’t stylish. In the beginning we didn’t know if we were starting a trend or if we were just out there on our own. Through that conversation and months of development we created a whole new product line that we are super proud of. That product line called, the ESSNTLS, allowed us to produce our most successful flip flop in our brand’s history and now we are ready to drop our second silhouette under the ESSNTLS umbrella - THE INDO SLIDE. This silhouette is allowing our brand to continue to progress even further into the world of ECO-fashion. With a focus on the materials used, the production process, always caring about comfort, durability, price and of course style. Hope you enjoy wearing them as much as we enjoyed making them!

“It’s not what we do, but how we do it. We are inspired by how things are done. We are not creating a brand just to fill up shelves" We at Indosole are ecstatic to announce a special collaboration with a special brand that we respect and are inspired by for their commitment to responsible processes and high quality products that are properly made by real people. Industry of All Nations has been on our radar for years by establishing itself at the forefront of innovating style while simply using old fashioned methods of cut and sew, natural dyes, and cultural influence. By working with a total of 12 nations worldwide, IOAN has an established network of artisans that span from South and Central America to Europe and downward to Africa. Each piece represents a specific moment in time, places, feelings, and people. Together, we have created a limited edition sandal for Men and Women that evokes the ethos of both our brands in a distinct piece of footwear. Working with IOAN pushed us here at Indosole to be better, to dig deeper into the process and make a truly sustainable sandal that can walk to higher levels. We are proud to introduce...THE IOAN x INDOSOLE SANDALS featuring: -Natural Rubber / Recycled EVA mixed upper footbeds-Organic Canvas straps that have been naturally dyed in Bali-100% upcycled tire soles -Packaged with 100% recycled cardboard tags    Available now at Industry of All Nations stores:Industry of All Nations1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd.Venice, CA. USA Industry of All Nations528 Hayes St.San Francisco, CA. USA

You're invited to join us for the launch of Indosole's SS'19 collection at Agenda Trade Show. Long Beach Convention CenterJune 28 & 29Booth #B6 in the WOODS  

Indosole is enthused to release ESSNTLS, the footwear collection that will form part of the next generation of environmental solutions. ESSNTLS represents the second stage of Indosole’s mission to become the most responsible footwear company in the world. ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATORSWe dedicated the last 10 years to being the environmental keepers of the future. We merged artisan skill with corrective impact, developing a laborious shoemaking process that transforms tires to soles by hand. Through this analog technology and circular thinking we were able to save over 80K+ tires from landfills but looking at the exponential rate of industrial world waste, we realized we had to up our game. We set out to prevent the environmental hiccup of the future. A breakthrough technology was needed that could address mass scale. Indosole aspired to double growth while significantly reducing global negative impact. INDOSOLE GETS SETT® (SOLE ENGINEERED TIRE TECHNOLOGY)We set aside a whole year for deep R&D, investigating how to best advance the circular economy through footwear. Nature is a zero-waste, non-polluting system and Indosole benchmarked the same. Mimicking nature, our lab scientists experimented with destroying the existing tire to rebuild the rubber from scratch. Through this process our lab researchers discovered our own Sole Engineered Tire Technology (SETT®) which pulverizes the tire into a fine powder and resets it with natural and recycled rubber. This malleable tire gel is set to revolutionize the footwear industry by maximizing the volume of recycled rubber that contributes to pollution elimination. THE ESSNTLS COLLECTIONAbsolute Transparency: The ESSNTLS line is based around our new SETT® production, meaning there is no waste by-product. While the artisan process is efficient, minimal tire scraps are produced when cut by hand. With SETT® manufacturing every part of the tire is condensed and remolded into a shoe sole. As landfill guardians we track each step of our production process to be the greenest and the cleanest. Mass Impact: Mass production is infamous for generating profit in lieu of concern. ESSNTLS has reworked this concept to create massive positive impact. Our Sole Engineered Tire Technology proves that volume can be part of long-term sustainability. In full-swing production Indosole can now save over 1.5K tires a day, meaning that long term relationships with distributors can make an exponential reduction to landfill waste. Our process is quantifiable, which means that we pass environmental ownership and transparency along the supply chain. The Universal Flip flop: Environmentalism isn’t for the elite. We’ve taken the universal appeal of the flip flop and made it easy on the environment, without the usual cost prohibitions. We speak to the laid-back lifestyle of the younger generation, helping them make the seamless shift towards the conscious consumption. In tandem we can shape the shopping patterns of future generations. As the world’s most ECO-nomical flip flop, ESSNTLS makes taking back the environment easy for any age or demographic. ESSNTLS MOVEMENTThe ESSNTLS brand speaks for itself, we’ve trimmed off superfluous vowels to make a minimalist statement. We want to turn this approach into a global movement, where we reframe efficiency as smart thinking that eliminates fuss and waste. Indosole launches the ESSNTLS collection as a new approach to environmental ownership, where being environmentally responsible is as chill and accessible as the way you wander in the world. Get SETT® to reimagine the future.

Whether you choose to trek through Mount Shasta’s latest snow fall, ride a Gold Coast wave, or sip a brew walking over River Thames the following Spring travel items from respective companies are sustaining art, quality and community through their fashion journey. | TRAVEL PACK | The details, function and burly features of the Raja Pack, Ethnotek’s longest standing heritage bag combines ethically sourced handmade textiles with high-quality features and is ideal for today’s digital nomad! Purpose-built for the daily commute, a weekend camping trip, and the occasional cross-continental journey of self-discovery, the 840 denier water-resistant backpack is for your unique travel exhibition. The Raja Backpack is laptop compatible and fits 15” + 17” MacBook Pro & most 15” PC Laptops. The giant roll top main compartment gives substantial internal storage access and has an extra layer of water-resistant rip-stop nylon on either a 30 or 40 Liter backpack. What makes the Raja unique is its interchangeable front panel called a Thread! Each Thread is created from handmade textiles that are sourced in person and purchased directly from our partnering artisans in Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. | DOPP KITT | Rethinking materials and responding to feedback procures the travel accessory to hold your little essentials. The All In bag by MAFIA has a slim profile and can hang handsfree by attaching a shoulder strap or stand alone as a 10” x 2” toiletry bag. A lifetime warranty comes with each design made of repurposed kitesurf and sailboat sails. “When you get a MAFIA Bag you are also getting  piece of the ocean, supporting local community and sustainable practices.” - MAFIA | SUNGLASSES | Natural wood and stone sunglasses makes each reclaimed Bambusee design unique. Teak and rosewood are reclaimed from demolished buildings and handmade by artisans. Both polarised and non polarised lenses are available in select finely polished styles. The innovative environmentalism prevents deforestation and directly supports a series of local charities in Indonesia. | SHOES | The new look and improved fit of our own Pantai Travel Shoes are ideal for a plethora of dry conditions. Hand crafted with 100% repurposed tire soles, the EVA foam insole with arch support is machine washable. The durable custom dyed canvas shoe is made free of animal and fuel powered machinery to generate a lifestyle of resourceful creation. | WATCH | “Keeping forests healthy and happy, keeps us healthy and happy and we like to keep this reminder on our wrists” - WeWood A pioneer in stylish natural wood watches that reflect culture and artistic heritage of Florence, WeWood designs at the helm of luxury and eco-conscious mind. Thus far, 604,475 trees have been planted across the globe since the year 2010. You have a choice to do this or support an initiative when you purchase one of the completely toxic and artificial free watches. An option to customize engravings on your extremely lightweight timepiece designed with exotic remnants and hardwoods is also available.

On the 3rd of May 2018, The Slow, Tiki Rocket and Indosole will be presenting their inaugural edition of Oh So Slow, a 3-day celebration of music, film and arts held in Canggu, Bali.    DAY 1 | THURSDAY MAY 3RD AT THE SLOW REVERBERATION RADIO LIVE (THE RETURN) ART SHOW BY ROBBIE SIMON Drawing in an international line-up of highly regarded creativevs, the festival will launch with an art show at The Slow by multi-disciplinary Californian artist, Robbie Simon. Known for his iconic record covers and minimalist style, his work plays on abstract graphics and bright colours, melding mid century modern with 1960's euphoria. The art will be complimented by a live DJ set by Reverberation Radio, continuing with an after party at Gimme Shelter. DAY 2 | FRIDAY MAY 4THFILM FESTIVAL ON THE ROOF AT THE SLOW 630PM - 12 MIDNIGHT Day 2 will see The Slow's rooftop transformed into a cinematic setting, playing host to a carefully curated selection of short films from across the globe, presenting everything from avant-garde surf films to animated tales of a frog bacchanal. Submissions are currently being asses from a suite of cult film directors such as Jack Coleman, Thomas Campbell, Layne Tratton, Kristofski, and Tin Ojeda, with a full list of confirmed films to be announced closer to the event. DAY 3 | SUNDAY MAY 6THTHE SLOW, TIKI ROCKET, AND INDOSOLE PRESENT BEACH PARTY 2PM - TILL LATE The festival will take height on day 3, with an old school beach party held in Canggu. The elated sounds of Allah-Las will be the headline act, declared the best gig at Coachella 2017 by Rolling Stone. The Slow's in-house sound curators, Reverberation Radio, will also be ringing in the harmony at the day 3 beach party, along with the psych-rock riffs of Middle Eastern inspired Brooklyn band, Habibi. Full line up and times available at tikirocket.com 

We have enjoyed being a part of Fashion Revolution for the last 3 years and participating in their events and getting to know the people behind the organization. At Indosole, we promote transparency in manufacturing as a key pillar of the brand and we believe it is important but also to the future of consumer behavior. We believe that consumers want to be more connected to the products they buy. Consumers can get more connected by learning about the people and the processes that make their clothing and other products that they use on a daily basis.INDOSOLE x FASHION REVOLUTIONRecently we took some photos of our workshop crew in Indonesia in participation of the legendary #WHOMADEMYCLOTHES campaign. This campaign focuses on equality and transparency in the supply chain. Along with Fashion Revolution, we created our own campaign called #IMADEYOURSANDALS and this features the craftspeople at our very own Indosole workshop.This is our hard working crew, they are Indonesian, and they are awesome!   WHO IS FASHION REVOLUTION?We are Fashion Revolution. We are people from all around the world who make the fashion industry work. We are the people who wear clothes. And we are the people who make them. We are designers, academics, writers, business leaders, policymakers, brands, retailers, marketers, producers, makers, workers and fashion lovers. We are the industry and we are the public. We are world citizens. We are you.THE VISIONWe believe in a fashion industry that values people, the environment, creativity and profit in equal measure.THE MISSIONWe want to unite people and organisations to work together towards radically changing the way our clothes are sourced, produced and consumed, so that our clothing is made in a safe, clean and fair way. We believe that collaborating across the whole value chain — from farmer to consumer — is the only way to transform the industry. Our mission is to bring everyone together to make that happen.Learn more about Fashion Revolution here             Thanks for your support of Fashion Revolution and more transparency in the world’s supply chain. Love, The Indosole Crew

 Indosole is honored to introduce our newest retail partner for Spring/Summer 2018, Zumiez a worldwide leader in skateboarding, snowboarding apparel, accessories, and urban culture. Zumiez is a publicly traded company that was founded in 1978 and now has over 680 retail stores across the globe. We are featuring our new ESSNTLS sandals for Men in 36 of Zumiez top stores and the most “ECOnomical” flip flops in the world are now stocked and available for sale at select retailers across the United States! For us, this is a big step as a company with our first major retailer who provides the opportunity to tap into a younger demographic (ages 16-25) that appreciates products with style and comfort. For Zumiez and also the global consumer goods market. Together, our mission is to get people thinking on a higher level when it comes to the products they purchase and use in everyday life. Our theory is that if we can influence a young consumer to wear our product and endorse the mission behind it, they will be encouraged to adopt these practices in other areas of their lives and pass it on to others. Furthermore, the Indosole x Zumiez partnership may strengthen over time by offering tangible and quantifiable results based on the impact we are making together. This year, Zumiez and Indosole will prevent a minimum of 500 tires from ending up in the landfill and give them new life as footwear instead.  Over the next two months, our team will be visiting the Zumiez stores and providing product knowledge as well as teaching the sales staff about the worldwide pollution problem and providing them with statistics and knowledge to pass down to their customers. We are appreciative of Zumiez’ vision for our brand and look forward to a successful year together and many more to come. CLICK ON THE MAP TO FIND A ZUMIEZ DEALER NEAR YOU    

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