Merle O'Brien, founder of O Loves M, displays her unconventional and upcycled handbags.
Merle O'Brien is the founder of the company O Loves M, a retailer of handbags using unconventional materials. In O'Brien's words: "In 2018, we're using wool, jersey and cashmere. We incorporate upcycled items as well as patches with inspirational words and symbols with our classic yoga mat bags."
Customers and buyers of O Loves M can also donate one percent of their purchase price to charity using Tisbest.com.
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