As the child of traditional Chinese parents, founder Linda Wong learned never to waste at an early age. She wore her brother's hand-me-downs and encouraged her friends to use fewer plastic bags, even before recycling was in vogue. "In creating canopy verde, I wanted to be very thoughtful about any component that was put into the bag as well as the construction methods. Special attention was paid to everything from the lining to the dyeing process." The first collection of canopy verde bags can be found in stores fall 2008 and will feature seven styles, ranging in size from a clutch to a weekender. The inspiration for the brand was to create an environmentally-friendly collection of modern, everyday silhouettes with a touch of whimsy in the details.
