Nespresso Announces Partnership with Lebanese Fashion House, Sarah’s Bag, to Launch First Regional Upcycled Product
The exclusive collaboration introduces a limited-edition artisanal bag crafted from recycled Nespresso capsules, cementing both brand’s commitment to sustainable craftsmanship.
Featuring a striking 3D flower centrepiece, each piece is handcrafted using 75-80 recycled Nespresso capsules and delicate glass beads, merging upcycling with the intricate artistry of Lebanese embroidery. Each bag is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and innovation, handmade by women, taking over 15 hours of production to create each masterpiece. Designed in Sarah’s Bag’s iconic clutch format, the canvas of the bag is made of woven straw to resemble jute coffee bags and lined with soft cotton. It features a brass push clasp-fastening, an inside pocket, and a detachable 60cm brass chain, combining practicality with artisanal elegance.
The recycled capsules are cleaned off coffee grounds and delivered to Sarah’s Bag by Nespresso’s official recycling partner in Lebanon, Arc en Ciel. The team of artisans at Sarah’s Bag then flattens each capsule with a hand tool, transforming the aluminum into delicate pieces of sequin which is then embroidered into the floral design presented on the bag.
At the heart of the partnership is a shared commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. Just as Nespresso empowers coffee farmers through its AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program, Sarah’s Bag has been transforming lives through artisanal craftsmanship since its inception. Founded in 2000 by Sarah Beydoun, the brand was born out of her research into Dar Al Amal, an NGO that rehabilitates women at risk and female ex-prisoners. Inspired by their resilience, Sarah launched Sarah’s Bag to provide these women with training, employment, and economic independence-turning a social mission into a global luxury brand.
From Nespresso’s commitment to circularity and innovation to Sarah’s Bag’s dedication to craftsmanship and social impact, the idea for this collaboration was born. Sustainability is at the core of it, reflecting Nespresso’s ongoing efforts to repurpose its aluminium capsules into meaningful, high-quality products. With its expertise in transforming everyday materials into luxury fashion statements, Sarah’s Bag was the ideal partner to bring this vision to life.
“Nespresso strongly believes in circularity and reviving materials into second life objects. Our partnership with Sarah’s Bag marks the Middle East’s first upcycled product, bringing our vision into the world of fashion, collaborating with a social entrepreneur who works to support women in her native Lebanon.” said Shirin Moayyad, Coffee Storyteller at Nespresso HQ, Vevey, Switzerland.
“Sustainability is very important for us and is integrated into everything we do. Creating unique second-life products is something the brand loves as it illustrates our belief in reducing and reusing materials. Our iconic Swiss Caran D’Ache pen was created using recycled aluminum, the RE:GROUND Zeta sneakers incorporate used coffee grounds, our Loop Mugs are crafted from coffee husk and now a stunning handbag, lovingly hand-decorated with repurposed capsules! For meaningful, hero items, we are always exploring new ways to illustrate that no material is waste, rather it is a resource.” she added.
Sarah Beydoun, Founder and Creative Director of Sarah’s Bag, says: “The partnership between Nespresso and Sarah’s Bag is one that is extremely meaningful as we have many synergies with Nespresso’s value of women care, and their commitment to sustainability is one that deeply resonates with me as it allows brands like mine to use recycled aluminum by creating products while generating greater good”
“At Sarah’s Bag, every piece tells a story – not just of craftsmanship, but of resilience and empowerment. Transforming used Nespresso capsules into artful, hand-embroidered designs felt like a natural extension of our mission to create fashion with a purpose.” she added.
Key Facts: Nespresso x Sarah’s Bag
- Each bag is crafted using 75-80 recycled Nespresso capsules, hand-embroidered into a signature 3D flower design.
- Handmade by female artisans, empowering them through sustainable craftsmanship.
- Up to 15 hours of craftsmanship per bag, ensuring each piece is unique.
- Available for purchase from April 25, 2025 on nespresso.com/ae and at select Nespresso Boutiques in the UAE: Dubai Hills Mall and The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, with the retail price of AED 1,285.
- Available for purchase on sarahsbag.com and in Sarah’s Bag’s boutique in Lebanon, with the retail price of $350.
This exclusive collaboration breaks conventions, redefines sustainability, and engages a new generation of conscious consumers, proving that fashion and purpose can go hand in hand.
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