Tie One On
We're entering the dog days of summer, when the heat that we once welcomed begins to feel oppressive. But don't let your style wilt just because the sun feels like a punishment. Treat your feet to something nice with Sseko Designs.
We'll admit it: We're head-over-heels for these sweet and versatile sandals. With a leather footbed and a ribbon strap that can be tied any number of ways, they're the perfect way to show off your manicure. If your wardrobe tends toward classic pieces or nautical details, try the Navy Blue Sandals. If your look is a bit more wild, you might be drawn to the brightly-colored patterns of the Flamenca Sandal. Either way, you'll be stepping out in style.
The Good News...
Sseko Designs was created in part to help young Ugandan women attend university. Traditionally, in Uganda young people take a year off between secondary school and college, during which time they are expected to earn money for their education. Due to the income gap, this process tends to be much, much more difficult for girls than it is for boys. Sseko seeks to address the gender gap by providing stable, dignifying and fair wage employment. Sseko Designs also partners with a local non-profit to help provide jobs for women coming out of the commercial sex industry.
Tie The Knot...
In case you haven't seen their site, we'll break the news: Sseko also had a wedding line! So much love goes into the making of each Sseko sandal that we couldn't imagine a better place to wear them. With colors like gold champagne and satin white, we think they would look lovely on brides and bridesmaids alike.
Price Check
A pair of Sseko Sandals runs from $49 to $60. Get a pair of your own here.