# Psychedelic Handmade Belts The Andean Collection is a Vivid and Ethical Line of Fashion By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-19 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-andean-collection References: [theandeancollection](https://www.theandeancollection.com/) Getting your hands on a really cool [handmade belt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals) could be a good thing, but the Andean Collection turns it into something especially great by allowing you to help give impoverished women in Ecuador a living wage in the process. Chief among the Andean Collection's benefits is that the psychedelic belts are [ethically made](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iclothing) by the company, which is a characteristic that helps bring education and business training to local weavers. Because these immensely talented artisans are oftentimes living below the poverty line despite their unquestionable talent, this kind of socially inclined business model goes a long way to help them get back on to solid footing. In this way, the Andean Collection is a collection of [hip fashion accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive) with a conscience and an impact that goes well beyond that of mere aesthetic fashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Handmade Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate ethical and sustainable practices into handmade fashion to uplift disadvantaged communities. - **Socially Conscious Business Models:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop business models that prioritize social impact and provide fair wages and opportunities for impoverished artisans. - **Ethical Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a market for fashion accessories that are not only trendy but also align with ethical production practices and support causes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace sustainable and ethical practices in the fashion industry, supporting local artisans and empowering disadvantaged communities. - **Social Enterprise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster the growth of social enterprises that focus on creating positive social and environmental impact while remaining profitable. - **Artisanal Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the artisanal crafts industry by promoting fair trade, conscious consumerism, and providing equitable economic opportunities for artisans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [D2C Artisan Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-marketplace1.md) - [Psychedelic Hand-Painted Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-iii.md) - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Social Good Peruvian Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieta.md) - [Versatile Handmade Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiebelt-shirt-dres.md) - [Colorful Vibrant Hardware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belt-handle.md)