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FOReT

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FORET creates premium, plant-based fashion accessories using vegan materials and ethical design, offering eco-conscious consumers stylish, cruelty-free alternatives.

Founders

Ms. Supriya Shirsat Satam

Sustainable Fashion / Consumer Accessories

The Problem:

Conventional leather and faux leather fashion products are unsustainable, causing severe resource strain, pollution, and animal harm. Eco-conscious consumers lack premium, earth-friendly options.

The Solution:

FORET’s product line uses vegan, renewable materials (hemp, cork, banana bark) and supports artisans through a verified ethical supply chain, winning acclaim for being both planet- and people-friendly.

Who Benefits?

  • Style conscious, eco aware consumers

  • Artisans and small producers

  • Fashion retail partners and premium gifting segments

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Key Achievements

  • PETA India Vegan Fashion Award Winner 2022

  • Design Award by IAMAI

  • Featured by Vogue, GQ, Femina & leading international magazines and stylists

  • UN SDG12 Global Finalist, EU Tech Chamber recognition

Societal Impact

FORET pioneers sustainable fashion with plant-based, cruelty-free accessories, empowering artisans and promoting mindful consumption. Their products help drive India’s shift to circular, environmentally-friendly design in the fashion industry.

Vision for the Future

  •  Year 1: Expand retail/digital footprint. New product launch.

  • Year 2: International sales, B2B gifting, designer collaborations.

  • Year 3: Physical store, franchise operations, global expansion.

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