DREAM WEAVERS

A er six years at Vogue, Bembien founder Yi-Mei Truxes was inspired to create a line of perfect basket bags reminiscent of 1970s coastal France. The bags are created by artisan weavers in Bali. 10% of all Bembien proceeds, in partnership with the nonprofit Nest [buildanest.org], go back into the local weaving community. Valeria tote, $290, bembien.com

Wear Your Cares

Through the launch of a new MESSIKACARE(S) collection, the French jewelry house is commi ed to helping the poorest in Lebanon. For each piece of jewelry purchased, 100 euros are donated via the Valérie Messika Foundation to the CARE NGO [care.org] Necklace, $1330, messika.com