about the brand
Our founder Johanna Bartsch has always been a forward thinking personality with a big heart for animals, natural remedies and beautiful design. To be able to change the systems, it was clear to her that she needed to play an active part.
The brand 1331 was founded 2018, in Berlin, Germany.
From the outset it was clear to build a sustainable, fair and vegan friendly company. Sourcing the best ingredients & manufactures to keep artisan workmanship alive and create products of outstanding beauty and depth.
The name 1331 is built on the concept of numerology, where all the numbers and letters are added together. In this case equals to a number 8. The number 8 has always been an important figure in her life and therefore it was clear to be included in her heart project.
Philosophy
We believe in the equality of all genders, the beauty of nature and respect to our animal friends. We believe in empowerment rather than restrictions and this is how we do it.
Our core brand values of 1331 are: Design, quality and sustainability.
As we think all three belong together and support one another to create the product we desire to bring into this world.
We create better alternatives and no substitutes.
All our products are sustainable and vegan friendly. We rethink the meaning of quality by setting new standards. We develop each item with the potential to become your favourite.
We don’t spend all our money on marketing and middleman. We rather focus on our products and efficient structures. Our aim is to offer affordable products whilst maintaining an outstanding quality.
If we can change the world with the products we buy, let’s use this power wisely and invest in a new and better future.
Design
We love beauty and aesthetics, in all its forms, that make our hearts race.
A good design speaks all languages and is part of a high quality.
Our designs are clean, and transcend trends. We want you to feel joy when you look at our products. Every product is designed and developed in Berlin, Germany.
Quality
Our ingredients and manufacturers are carefully sourced and produced in small batches to assure our highest standard. Every item is handmade in Europe with fair trade standards and outstanding artisan craftsmanship. Our scents not only smell good, they are created to enhance your mood and bring you joy.
Sustainability
It’s an exciting time where people acknowledge production methods and materials that create no harm to our environment and we are thrilled to be part of it. Our goal is to work with natural and technically advanced materials to create products for a new generation.
Whilst the fashion and beauty industry is complex, we make sure that we maintain a sustainable stance from start to finish. That begins with the sourcing of the best materials, producing in Europe in handpicked factories and using sustainable options for packaging and shipping.
Our materials are not tested on animals and do not contain any animal substances. Furthermore no harmful chemicals are used, so it is good for the people who make it, the environment and for you and your skin.