callicia store wasn’t born from a boardroom or a big design house — it began with a simple intention: to create beautiful things without compromising the planet or the people who use them. What started as a small passion project has grown into a thoughtful, intentionally slow fashion shop now fully based in the United States.
As a long-time small business advisor and mother juggling a busy life, I’ve always believed that what we carry with us — physically and emotionally — should add value, not clutter. Over the years, that personal philosophy turned into callicia: a place where every product is chosen with purpose, produced with care, and offered in limited quantities so nothing ever feels wasteful or mass-made. callicia no longer operates out of Portugal. This shift has allowed the store to evolve into something more aligned with my own values: slower, more intentional fashion, small-batch releases, and accessories made to last beyond a season.
The brand is no longer just about what I create — it’s about curating a collection that celebrates artisans, ethical makers, and like-minded brands who believe that sustainability and style can coexist. When you shop here, you’ll find thoughtfully sourced materials like cork and vegan leathers, but also a growing selection of products from carefully chosen partners who share our commitment to quality and responsibility. You’ll also notice we don’t carry large quantities of anything. That’s intentional. We’re not interested in selling fast fashion or chasing trends that disappear overnight. Instead, callicia focuses on slow, meaningful fashion: designs that feel good, age well, and stay with you for years. Small-batch production also means we waste less, overproduce less, and keep the store filled with pieces that truly matter. callicia is still growing, still learning, and still becoming. But at its core, the mission remains the same: to offer beautiful, mindful accessories that respect both you and the planet. Thank you for supporting a brand that chooses purpose over volume, quality over quantity, and heart over hurry.