Vancouver Sun

Lambert's faux-leather accessorie­s mix style, ease

- ALEESHA HARRIS Aharris@postmedia.com

With interest in faux-leather fashion continuing to grow, shoppers can expect to see more Canadian style solutions thrown into the mix.

One brand adding to the leather-free lineup is Quebec-based accessorie­s company Lambert.

After mom-of-three Mélissa Lambert grew frustrated with the inability to find an animal-free bag that would suit her carryall needs, she decided to create her own line of bags that are “multi-functional” and designed for those “who lead an active lifestyle.”

We caught up with Lambert to learn more:

Q How did Lambert come about?

A I developed Lambert when I was pregnant with my second child, and was on a never-ending search to find a multipurpo­se backpack that was both practical and chic, and also able to meet my everyday needs.

Today, Lambert offers a wide range of vegan leather bags and accessorie­s. Our mission is to make people's lives easier on a daily basis, without animal cruelty.

Q

A Lambert's target customers are women between the ages of 25 and 35 who lead an active lifestyle. They generally live in cities and need to carry a multi-functional bag to accompany them in their daily lives. A chic-yet-practical bag that they can bring with them to work, to store their laptop, notebook, etc., and then can transition to accompany them to after-work drinks, a night out with friends or to dinner. Lambert's bags are made to adapt to the different activities of daily life.

Our customers are conscienti­ous with their shopping habits and are mindful of who and where they are buying from. They seek to buy products that are local, ethically responsibl­e and respectful of animal life.

Another one of our target customers is the “fashionabl­e mom.” When we first launched, we were very popular with moms because of our trendy maternity backpacks. Since then, we have launched a variety of new styles that cater to a younger clientele.

Q

A Every one of Lambert's products are designed with the goal to simplify one's everyday life. Lambert's bags are practical, with several compartmen­ts so that each item is well-organized and easy to find. Each object inserted into a Lambert bag can comfortabl­y find its place.

Furthermor­e, our designs combine both practicali­ty and versatilit­y. Many of Lambert's bags can be worn in various ways to allow for more than one look — handbag, shoulder strap, backpack, etc. Lambert's designs combine ingenuity and attention to detail.

Who is the target customer? What makes it different from other accessorie­s offerings?

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