Ashé by Ipar Zeynep Demir

Ashé is a business born truly out of love for art. I have been dreaming of starting this business for the last 16 years. Finally in 2021, after quitting a conventional job in medicine/psychiatry, I was able to reconnect with my deeply seeded passion of adornment, embellishment…

In November of 2021, Ashé opened the doors to its first brick-and-mortar storefront. However shortly after this, I realized that the authentic passion fueling this business was in exploration, not being chained down to a particular location… hence, we are now once again, online only with various pop up events, and special parties as our in person medium.

Our mission is that all our product is either second-hand or made from repurposing already manufactured items. We are strongly aligned with ideals of preserving and taking care of our Mother Earth and we take a strong stance against fast fashion-based merchandising.

Our long-term vision involves traversing the world in finding one of a kind vintage and handmade goods that will pay equitable reimbursement for those who have been exploited by larger merchandising entities and in the the creation of a community action collective that is strongly seeded in race, sex, health justice equity.