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HIMANE Inc. designs and produces innovative, one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories which are made from hand-picked, locally-sourced materials. We provide a creative and sustainable solution for waste reduction. Our custom designs are tailored with you in mind. We have a conscious perspective in design and our world-wide clientele receive personal service in English, Spanish and French.
HIMANE Inc. designs are innovative, customized garments and accessories made from hand-selected, locally-sourced, recycled clothing, fabrics, and umbrellas. HIMANE Inc. deconstructs traditional concepts of fashion by producing high-quality pieces that are eco-conscious, without sacrificing design.
HIMANE Inc. provides a creative and sustainable solution for waste reduction. Our creative process-design, pattern-making, construction, and distribution are processed from Brooklyn, New York, where we attend to intricate details of design, fit, and construction, in a manner that is unrivaled and uncompromising. By using recycled materials, HIMANE Inc. does not add to the amount of waste, but instead upcycles forgotten treasures into couture collectibles.
HIMANE Inc. supports fair trade, sustainable designs and donates 5% of its proceeds to The Collective Hands Foundation, for the funding of a sustainable art and design school in Haiti. We are committed to eco-friendly business practices and educate the surrounding Brooklyn community about sustainability and conscious wear. Through expositions, workshops and educational outreach to schools, we aim to motivate the community to live a more sustainable upcycled lifestyle.
Let us upcycle your look!
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Do you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for us? Please fill out the form below and we will respond within 24 hours or call us at
347-469-1721 Monday from 12 pm to 6 pm, Tuesday to Thursday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Friday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Saturday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Our email address is info [_] himane [.] com
For correspondence in Spanish, email Laiza:
lzgarcia [_] himane [.] com
For correspondence in French, email Catherine: CCharlot [_] himane [.] com
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Press [_] himane [.] com
August 11, 2010
Brides Against Cancer
Brooklyn, New York
April 17, 2010
Globe and Mail, Toronto Canada
Earth Day Fashion
Upcycling umbrellas
Across the globe, designers are transforming busted brollies into splashy clothes and bags
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/upcycling-umbrellas/article1537066/
March 17, 2010
Brooklyn Independent Television
Neighborhood Beat: Brooklyn, New York - Better Than Jam
Bushwick is brimming with creative people and now theres a co-op to showcase their work.
http://blip.tv/play/g60Qgc6WUAA%2Em4v
March 04, 2010
Cognac - NFW 2010
TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews Catherine Edouard Charlot at Nolcha Fashion Week about her collection. To find out more visit www.himane.com. Also take a look at Tommy Hilfiger's Collection .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS8qVi65NHQ
February 13, 2010
IFV News
Nolcha Fashion Week New York 2010, at BoConcept Studio
By Marcella Palmer & Shea Maultsby
A look at Nolcha Fashion Week New York 2010.
Includes comments from Kerry Bannigan - CEO of Nolcha LLC, Catherine Charlot - Creator of HIMANE, Ileana Rojas-Bennett - Creator of Maleku Jewelry, Sharon Chandally - Creator of TaTaReef, and Alberto Parada - Creator of Alberto Parada Jewelry.
http://www.ifvnews.com/content/ifv-episode-02132010
February 11, 2010
WPIX News New York
International Design: Spotlight Haiti
by Lisa Mateo & Shelley Ng
A notable independent designer participating in this years event with a special cause is Haitian Designer Catherine Charlot, owner of HIMANE....
http://weblogs.wpix.com/news/local/morningnews/blogs/2010/02/international_design_spotlight.html
January 28, 2010
Ecouterre
Haitian Eco-Designer Upcycles Umbrella Fabric Into Couture Dresses
by Yuka Yoneda
If youve ever gazed upon a pretty floral umbrella and thought, That would make an awesome frock, then Catherine Charlot is the woman youre after. Her Brooklyn-based company, Himane, transforms discarded clothing, http://www.ecouterre.com/10563/haitian-eco-designer-upcycles-umbrella-fabric-into-couture-dresses/
January 25, 2010
WNBC- New York
Haiti Relief through Runway Designs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcQEeKMtQyQ
November 24, 2009
WCBSTV
Garbage Going Green: Trash Made Eco-Friendly
One Man's Garbage Is Treasure To Some Local Companies
by Elise Finch
It's often said that one person's trash is another person's treasure. For some local entrepreneurs, your trash is inventory for their eco-friendly businesses.
http://wcbstv.com/local/eco.friendly.garbage.2.1332101.html
http://wcbstv.com/video/?id=135247_wcbs.dayport.com
October 30, 2009
Seed & Sew
Umbrellas get a second life
By Kate- Brooklyn
Through her label Himane, Haitian designer Catherine Edouard Charlot makes new bags and womens fashion out of broken umbrellas. After a rainstorm you always see them, lying there, wilted on the sidewalk. Charlot gives them new life.
Each unique piece is collected. The waterproof nylon makes for great city fabric. For NYC folks, you can find them at East Village eco-boutique, Sustainable NYC.
http://seedandsew.com/2009/10/30/umbrellas-get-a-second-life/
October 28, 2009
Ideal Bite
Umbrella Bags: Blame It on the Rain
The Bite: Break about a Milli-on umbrellas every winter? Sync up with Himane, a company that'll upcycle 'em into waterproof bags. You can recycle yours by dropping it off at Sustainable NYC (which'll send it to Himane), or take it in and have Himane make it into a custom bag - or just pick up one that's already made. There's the embroidered BKekobrella tote with sturdy straps (great for groceries); the big Maxi Shopper (see photo) made from umbrellas, reused upholstery, and jeans found on FREECYCLE; or our fave, a Planner Convertible Tote, which starts out stashable but then triples in size when you unfold it. For real. http://www.idealbite.com/new-york-city/archives/blame-it-rain
October 11, 2009
MSNBC- Business Make-Over
It's raining clothes
A designer makes some stylish clothes out of discarded umbrellas, but her business has hit some stormy times. She gives clients new looks all the time, but now, she's getting a makeover of her own!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/33243007#33243007"
September 8th 2009
NY DAILY NEWS
Designer turns busted umbrellas into luxe goods
BY Elizabeth Lazarowitz
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Most New Yorkers are moaning about the soggy summer weather, but for Catherine Charlot, all those clouds have a silver lining.
The Haitian-born, Carroll Gardens-based designer...
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/brooklyn/2009/09/08/2009-09-08_designer_turns_busted_umbrellas_into_luxe_goods.html
August 10th, 2009
TheGreenGirls
Sustainably Powered By Girls!
One Person's Trash Is Another Person's Treasure
By Meghan C.
HIMANE and Greenbees are two (women-owned) visionary companies turning landfill junk into chic, sensible fashion.
Did you ever think about what happens to old, broken umbrella's? In the past, they ended up in the landfills, but now Brooklyn-based company HIMANE is turning them into stylish coats, dresses and handbags....
http://www.thegreengirls.com/blog/post/2009/08/One-Persons-Trash-Is-Another-Persons-Treasure.aspx
Aug 7th, 2009
GREEN DIARY
Beautiful Recycled Dresses for the eco conscious
By Aditi J.
With the fashion industry making headway toward elegant, contemporary and stylish fashion, the new word that echoes loud is recycled. People of current times believe in saving the environment but in style. Thinking on these lines, designers have devised new....
http://www.greendiary.com/entry/beautiful-recycled-dresses-for-the-eco-conscious/
August 4th, 2009
EARTHFIRST
ADDITIVE FUEL
Eco-Couture Made from Recycled Umbrella Fabric
By Amy D.
Dont toss that broken umbrella! While having it repaired may not be a feasible option for most people, the fabric can be recycled in unexpected and beautiful ways....
http://earthfirst.com/himane-eco-couture-made-from-recycled-umbrella-fabric/
http://blog.additivefuel.com/rss/himane-eco-couture-made-from-recycled-umbrella-fabric/
August 3rd, 2009
EARTHBLIPS
Recycled Umbrella Fabric Goes Couture
Would someone ever imagine a broken umbrella could be recycled in an unexpected and beautiful way? Himane, a fashion and design company known to recycle those busted-up umbrellas .....
http://earthblips.dailyradar.com/story/recycled_umbrella_fabric_goes_couture/
July 17th, 2009
Green Eco Services
Your One Click Source For All Things Green
Recycle Umbrellas in New York City at Grand Central
by Cathy
A soggy start to summer has left a plethora of broken umbrellas on the citys streets and in its trash cans. But rather than throw out yet another umbrella after the next rain storm, bring it to the Local Labels kiosk in the Graybar Passageway at Grand Central Terminal to be recycled into stylish bags and totes by fashion designer, Catherine Edouard-Charlot.....
http://www.greenecoservices.com/recycle-umbrellas-in-new-york-city/
July 15th, 2009
Bastille Day
Le chic a la Francaise
Rozenn Nicolle- France-Amerique
Sur fond de musique lounge et dans une ambiance cosy, les invités sirotaient leur kir royal (ou leur side-car pour les plus aventureux) en admirant les créations de l'Haitienne Catherine Edouard Charlot, fondatrice et designer de la marque Himane. Dans le décor très chic du Pranna, apprivoisé par des artistes français pour l'occasion, les mannequins ont gracieusement fait honneur à la collection....
http://www.france-amerique.com/articles/2009/07/16/le_chic_a_la_francaise_sur_madison_avenue.html
June 17th, 2009
Wedding Bells Ring Downtown
by Brooklyn Eagle (edit_brooklyneagle.net)
Top Brooklyn designers and wedding vendors showcased their work at a gala cocktail and hors doeuvres event staged at Mortons The Steakhouse (with Love Brooklyn Tours & Events) in Downtown Brooklyn Tuesday evening. Outdoor runway fashion show featured custom-designed gowns and tuxedos from Catherine Edouard Charlot of HIMANE Inc., who crafts one-of-a-kind creations from recycled materials..
http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=43&id=28934
April 21st, 2009
BROOKLYN INDEPENDENT TV SECTION B SEGMENT
Does that Dress Open Automatically?
http://www.youtube.com/cathe2426
March 5th, 2009
Featured Hookup
Himane Can Stop The Rain...
O.K. O.K., Himane may not be able to stop the rain but their signature tote bags the"BKekoBrella" (19"X18") are made out of recyclable umbrellas, fully lined and are either Embroidered or painted. Besides the busted-up umbrellas Himane recycles old clothes like shirts, jackets, jeans to create a line of beautiful, unique and memorable handbags, vintage inspired dresses and jackets creating earth conscious clothing and accessories......
http://www.ecohookups.com/articles/article/?id=2187910:BlogPost:6493
December 1, 2008
SBA- News Release
Contact: John J. Miller
New York District Office
http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/ny_new_york/ny_ny_news_success_08_22.pdf
Crain's Business New York
Old Umbrellas put to use
Edited by Valerie Block
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/
SPRING/SUMMER 2010
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Be our guest this Saturday July 24th for Himane open studio, to celebrate Catherine's Life and her support and commitment to build a sustainable School in Haiti.
HIMANE open studio - Catherine's Birthday
- Special art exhibition featuring the works of The Trashy Chic Divas, a group of women artists using their environment to recreate what many throw away will be displayed- Silent auction -
Hang out with Trashy Chic Divas as they demonstrate and explain their unique method of using recycled umbrellas, shopping bags and other recycled pieces to create one-of-a-kind designs! Many items will be available for sale.
A silent auction and raffle will also take place.
Event Info
July, 24 2010
8:00 pm to 1:00 am
124-136 10th street (Pinto Srvc. Building)
between 2nd and 3rd ave
Rooftop
Note: For those of you who will be using your GPS
enter address 126 10th St Brooklyn, NY
DONATION SUGGESTED $5.00 PER PERSON.
Food, music, dancing and lots of love
Join us for a festive atmosphere and a wonderful cause!
July 16th from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am
100 Beds for Haiti Fundraiser at the Silver Shed, 119 West 25th St. New York
Our Upcycled pieces, Haitian art and more will be in display and auction to support a great cause.
Stop by to show your support.
Trashy Chic at Linger Cafe & Lounge
533 Atlantic, (betw 3rd & 4th Ave) Brooklyn, NY.
The purpose, promotes and introduces the work of emerging artists and designers in a fun get together/networking event that includes music and good food.
Thursday June 3rd, 2010
A raffle will be held to benefit the Collective Hands Foundation: aid to art education. Donated raffle items include a convertible tote bag by Catherine Charlot, a card by Anna Pickens, accessories by Stephanie Huffaker from Garbage of Eden, coffe sleeves and beer cozies by Abby Valentine and a unique picture frame design by Phoebe Tree.
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UpCycle Your Look
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