Mikuniss Collection: inclusive, human and eco-responsible collections

CREDITS: Text and interview by Camille Thomas

Mikuniss sorts and uses his cut scraps to their maximum in order to minimize the waste generated by its production
This company valorizes natural and organic materials
Working with Écofauna Boréal, the designer from Mikuniss followed a course in tanning fish leather in order to create accessories made from aquatic food waste.

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Ilnu and Québécoise, Valéry Larouche, the designer behind the Mikuniss Collection brand, values her culture and that of the First Nations through her clothing. For this entrepreneur, it goes without saying that respect for the natural world around her has been one of her fundamental values since the creation of her company.

After studying fashion design at Cégep Marie-Victorin, the owner decided to found her company in her native Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. By producing locally, she proudly contributes to the economic development of her region.

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Valéry sees customer education as one of the key aspects of her work, aiming to make consumers aware of the many benefits of sustainable clothing, made with care and from environmentally-friendly materials. Unfortunately, combating the trend towards ephemeral fashion is a major challenge for this company!

Founded in 2022, this young company has implemented eco-responsible practices from the outset. Its off-cuts are carefully sorted and used with the aim of minimizing waste. During production, a pre-order system is used to minimize the risk of generating unsold stock. When it comes to raw materials, Mikuniss Collection prioritizes natural and organic materials, despite a limited range of suppliers and high transport costs due to its location.

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With the wind in its sails, Mikuniss Collection never ceases to surprise! Inspired by the wildlife of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, the use of fish leather will soon be part of a brand-new range of products. Working in collaboration with Écofaune Boréale, a college center for technology transfer in northern fur, the company will be creating accessories from aquatic food scraps. Walleye, halibut, landlocked salmon and lake trout skins have been vegetable tanned, eliminating the environmental impact that is recognized in the processing of industrial leathers.

Stay tuned! This emerging company will never cease to amaze us with its eco-responsible proposals that do honor to its origins and its territory!

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