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Accordingly, the brand is a proud member of Exotic Leather South Africa (“ELSA”), a non-profit organisation approved and funded by the South Africa Department of Trade and Industry. ELSA is responsible for the improvement of the competitiveness of the South African Exotic Leather industry and thereby contributing to the long-term sustainability of the crocodile and ostrich industry. Showcase Africa’s grace and beauty 132 | SIMPLY INFLUENTIAL Members, including Calie Parese, are contractually committed to ELSA’s missions, which include: establishing sustainable growth through business-driven change, improving the sustainable use of Africa’s biodiversity, and establishing ethical and sustainable trading practices. What’s more, ELSA members are committed to improving education, skills training and job creation to uplift communities that live near natural resources. And this is not just good business, it’s something very important to Catherine and Alice Pearse on a personal level; the two sisters treasure the memories of their childhood adventures across Botswana, Kenya, and Namibia and are actively supporting the artisans of Southern Africa. The vision for Calie Parese men’s exotic leather accessories is to showcase Africa’s grace and beauty and encapsulate it in a timeless design, providing the opportunity to carry Africa with you, wherever your adventures may take you. SIMPLY INFLUENTIAL | 133