Forget fast fashion and generic bags everyone carries! Two sisters from Serbia, Ildiko and Gabriela Berkesel, have sparked a true fashion revolution with their small family business. Their handmade bags and backpacks are not just fashion accessories – they symbolize authenticity, local creativity, and resistance to mass production. And that’s not all! Levi9, a company celebrating 20 years, chose their unique bags as part of the celebration, rejecting generic products and opting for a story with heart.
In an era where fast fashion floods us with cheap, soulless items, Berkesel bags are like a breath of fresh air. Each backpack carries a story – of care, knowledge, and time invested in every detail. Ildiko says they want people to know they are carrying something authentic, made in a small workshop, not in an invisible mass production industry.
The collaboration with Levi9 was not just business, but a true partnership. Levi9 employees were already customers of Berkesel products and recommended them for this project. Producing over a hundred backpacks with special design and maximum quality control was a real challenge, but also proof of how important it is to invest in local and sustainable.
This story is not just about bags, but about choosing to support what grows from the heart of the local community. Next time you see a Levi9 backpack on the street, remember it carries a message – that it’s possible to be different, authentic, and that sustainability matters. And if you’re tired of everyone carrying the same stuff, maybe it’s time to join this fashion rebellion.
Oh, and if you’ve spotted any funny or bizarre fashion details on the street, share them in the comments – maybe together we’ll uncover even more fashion revolutions hiding around us!
