The Birth of a Project: When Art Meets Handcrafted Fashion In 1997, Valérie Barkowski founded Mia Zia in Marrakech. The idea originated from a practical need: to finance the Sahart Foundation, an artistic project she established after settling in the red city. Initially, she intended to open an art gallery. Mia Zia became a fortunate …

Creating less, but better: a responsible design philosophy Behind the word “ethical design”, a conscious commitment For Valérie Barkowski, ethical design is a founding value. It’s a way of creating with a clear conscience, of proposing responsible design, far removed from an industry often disconnected from its environmental and social impact. Ethical design favors sobriety: …