JANESSA LEONÉ
The Discipline of Simplicity, the Freedom of Form: Conscious Select × Janessa Leoné
Janessa Leoné began as a Los Angeles accessories label with a singular focus: to make the most considered hat possible. Not the trendiest, not the most visible, but the most resolved — in material, in construction, in the relationship between the object and the person wearing it. That founding logic has extended across everything the brand now makes: hats, sweaters, leather bags. Each category entered only when the material story was ready to be told honestly.
For sweaters, that story took years to find. The result is one of the most specific and verifiable material commitments in contemporary fashion.
A Return to Thoughtful Craft
Founded in Los Angeles by Janessa Leoné, the brand began with a single, meticulously made Panama hat. What started as a small collection has evolved into a celebrated line of accessories defined by timeless design, innovative materials, and an unwavering dedication to quality.
Modern Heirlooms, Designed to Endure
JANESSA LEONÉ’s collections include hats, bags, and leather goods crafted to become staples of a considered wardrobe. Minimal silhouettes, sculptural shapes, and natural textures create a quiet luxury that transcends seasons and trends.
The Accessories
The hat collection draws on responsibly sourced wool certified by the Responsible Wool Standard and natural straw handwoven by artisans — minimal silhouettes, sculptural shapes, and natural textures that resist seasonal direction entirely. These are not statement pieces. They are the kind of object that becomes invisible in the best way — so naturally part of a daily routine that its absence would be noticed before its presence ever was.
Leather bags source hides from regenerative ranches working to replenish the earth rather than deplete it. The fine-grain quality of the leather is a direct consequence of how and where the animals are raised — a material integrity that is visible and tactile, not just claimed.
The Sweaters
Janessa Leoné is the first apparel brand to bring carbon-negative garments to market from start to finish — sweaters produced entirely in the USA from wool sourced exclusively from Shaniko Wool Company, the only RWS and Nativa Regen certified wool producer in the United States. Over two million acres are under Shaniko's regenerative land management, with each single acre sequestering approximately four tonnes of carbon per year — more than the average car emits annually. The wool is undyed, fully traceable, and certified at every processing stage to maintain chain of custody from ranch to finished garment.
The Margaux hand-knit sweater is made entirely by a New England-based, woman-owned and operated cooperative of skilled artisans. Three pounds of regenerative wool, handknit, carbon-negative from start to finish.
Why Janessa Leoné is a Consciously Selected Accessories Brand: CS Signal
Independently Certified | The first fashion brand to bring carbon-negative garments to market. 100% RWS and Nativa Regen certified wool from Shaniko Wool Company — the only certified producer in the United States. Over two million acres under regenerative land management, each sequestering four tonnes of carbon per year. Sweaters handknit by a New England women's cooperative, produced entirely in the USA. Regenerative ranch-sourced leather throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions about Janessa Leoné
What makes Janessa Leoné sustainable? Janessa Leoné is the first fashion brand to bring carbon-negative garments to market. Sweaters are made from 100% RWS and Nativa Regen certified wool from Shaniko Wool Company — the only certified wool producer in the United States — with over two million acres under regenerative land management sequestering four tonnes of carbon per acre per year. All sweaters are produced entirely in the USA, and leather bags are sourced from regenerative ranches. Every processing stage is certified to maintain chain of custody.
Where are Janessa Leoné sweaters made? All sweaters are produced entirely in the United States. The Margaux hand-knit collection is made by a New England-based, woman-owned and operated cooperative of skilled artisans. Wool is sourced from Shaniko Wool Company's network of regeneratively managed ranches across the American West.
What is Janessa Leoné known for? Janessa Leoné is best known for its hat collection — minimal, sculptural, and made from responsibly sourced materials — and for the Réciproque sweater capsule, the first carbon-negative knitwear collection brought to market by any fashion brand. The brand is based in Los Angeles and has been carried at Net-a-Porter, Nordstrom, and select independent boutiques globally.