DISPARATE
Sustainable shoes redefining responsible style
DISPARATE offers timeless, eco-friendly shoes and backpacks for conscious consumers, replacing fast fashion with durable, seasonless products. Sustainability is built on certified materials (GRS, OEKO-TEX 100) and natural rubber soles, avoiding re-dyeing by using textile remnants for unique aesthetics. The project supports fair labor with local artisans and uses reusable cloth bag packaging. Disparate is recognized as a verified Green Business by the Bogotá Secretariat of Environment.
Company/Institution
Grupo Disparate SAS BIC
Disparate is a Colombian sustainable footwear brand that transforms recycled and bio-based materials—such as fabrics from plastic bottles, textile waste, and vegan leathers from corn and coffee—into timeless, premium designs. As a verified green business and a recognized circular economy success case, we integrate sustainability into every step: from eco-friendly production and fair trade practices to zero-emission deliveries in Bogotá. With international recognition, including New York Fashion Week and multiple awards, Disparate proves that fashion can drive environmental and social impact.
Country
Colombia
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Designer(s)
Angie Ballesteros
Angie Ballesteros is a finance and foreign trade professional with experience in the banking sector and a family tradition of over 30 years in footwear manufacturing. As the founder of Disparate, she merges technical expertise with sustainable innovation. Angie is also a sustainability and shared-value speaker, leading workshops and representing her brand internationally, including at New York Fashion Week and multiple national awards.