High Fashion with High Impact

Jul 17, 2012 Published under Maiyet

In the video below, Paul van Zyl and Kristy Caylor discuss the concept and achievements of the Maiyet brand in its first season with Christiane Amanpour. The Maiyet team has successfully created a fashion line of coveted luxury items from the craftsmanship of artisans in developing countries around the world. Kristy and Paul’s impeccable execution of this venture has enabled the Maiyet brand to stand out on the runway while simultaneously creating jobs and promoting peace in conflict-ridden regions.

Spotted by Daniel Lubetzky, by Julianna Storch

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