Maria is the founder of the Spanish vegan accessories and bag brand [ CANUSSA ]
Year founded: 2017
Design and office location: Spain 🇪🇸
Raw material sourcing location: Raw materials from Spain 🇪🇸 Valencia
Manufacturing and production location: Valencia, Spain 🇪🇸
Meet the Founder
Maria Cano is an entrepreneur passionate about fashion and the environment. Over several years, working in various sectors and in different management positions, Maria became increasingly aware of the environment and the negative effects of the fashion industry on the planet and the people who work in it. She decided she wanted to do something to help create a more sustainable future, and thus Canussa was born. Maria wanted to show that it was possible to create sustainable, ethical, and high-quality fashion products without compromising on design and functionality. She therefore dedicated herself to researching and finding sustainable and ethical materials for making her products.
About the Brand
Canussa Premium Fashion was founded in 2017 with the mission of simplifying daily life through timeless, sustainable accessories designed by experts. Ethically made by skilled local artisans, their designs embrace innovation, using high-quality vegan materials to redefine the craftsmanship of vegan leather.
Eco-Friendly Impact
In 2022, they proudly earned B Corp certification with an exceptional score of 135.1, further strengthening their commitment to a positive social and environmental impact. With the launch of Canussa Lab, they are leveraging our expertise in circular fashion to transform waste into valuable resources, collaborating with innovators to promote sustainable solutions. Today, their ambition is to lead the transition to a true circular economy.
The Big Plus Points
They are proud to have the vegan certification "Peta approved", which identifies brands committed to animal protection. They also have B Corp certification, which verifies their high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency.
Brand Values
🔁 Upcycling ↓
They use fewer resources to create a product and give it a new life, supporting the circular economy.
Zero-Waste Lifestyle ↓
Their timeless designs make it easy to wear accessories throughout the entire year, for many years to come, without them going out of style.
🇪🇺 Made in Europe ↓
Handmade in Spain - materials from Valencia
🐨 Vegan ↓
At Canussa, they believe it is possible to create quality accessories and shoes without using animal skin.
🚺 Women Empowerment (Women Only) ↓
All their workers are women.
👐🏽 Social and Solidarity Impact ↓
Their environmentally friendly, handmade products use sustainable and local materials such as plant-based leather, natural fibers, and recycled materials, making them more eco-friendly.
⚖️ Fair Trade ↓
They work with local artisans to promote local work.
✅ Certified ↓
PETA approved and B Corp certified.
🏠 Made Locally ↓
Working with artisans from Valencia.
[ THE HIGH-QUALITY VEGAN ALTERNATIVE TO LEATHER - MADE IN SPAIN ]
