Author Archives: Olibteam
Goodbye Ethiopia
It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing, due to a number of circumstances that we regretfully have to close our factories in Ethiopia. In 2009 I had a vision to show that premium products can be … Continue reading
Socially Responsible Holiday Shopping
No matter who’s on your list, eco friendly, socially responsible and ethically conscious gifts are a choice that always gives back in a big way.
Edward Cavanough: a 20,000 mile overland adventure
In January 2018, Edward Cavanough left his home and embarked on a 20,000 kilometer, 25-plus country overland journey from Adelaide, Australia to London, England. His travel project ‘One Road To London‘ seeks to inspire ‘a fresh perspective on a global … Continue reading
Ethan John Ball: Wilderness Wisdom
At Oliberté, we’ve always felt a strong connection with the natural and rugged beauty of our shared wilderness, so much so that we always strive to provide products that encourage exploration and conservation. We created this adventurer series to seek … Continue reading
Ethical Back To School Guide
After a long Summer, it’s time to dust of the books and get back to business once more. We rounded up some amazing products to help you study in style, with the added bonus of each brand contributing to a … Continue reading
Fair Trade: Helping farmers cope with Climate Change
Climate change has been an issue of growing concern as communities around the world adapt to new challenges such as drought and temperature. Ethiopia is the birthplace of the coffee plant, and remains one of the top producers of humanities … Continue reading
Oliberte Introduces Our New Fair Trade Sandal Collection
We took a step in a new direction this year, to create our very first Fair Trade Sandal collection at our factory in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We’ve combined our ultra premium leathers and suedes with our natural rubber soles to … Continue reading
Dustin Zachary: A Modern Vagabond
It takes a lot of preparation, planning and a good dose of courage to chase the ideals of a life on the road. Oliberté has always celebrated the path less traveled, and we hope to support and encourage more people … Continue reading
Travis Bluemling: Unlocking the secrets of the African Continent
“After bouncing around Stateside as a college athlete and NYC model, Travis Bluemling felt the urge to broaden his horizons across the globe and put his ambitions to the test. He upended everything to travel to Indonesia and spent the … Continue reading
