Our Story
Trvl Porter is owned and operated by women who care deeply about people and the planet.
Started by FIDM alumni, Stefanie Nissen, years of experience working in the fashion industry exposed her to the negative impact the industry has on the environment. She began to see that a traditional path as a designer in the fashion industry was not in alignment with her values and concern for sustainable ways of living and consuming.
Making a positive change, she pivoted from fashion designer to stylist feeling fulfilled by helping women look and feel confident through style and self expression. With her love for styling, her passion for travel and her advocacy for sustainable fashion, TRVL PORTER was born.
Vision Statement
Our vision was created with sustainability at our core. Rental clothing is where our roots were planted so we could offer a circular approach to fashion consumption. We strive to be responsible, accountable and transparent by mapping out our sustainability efforts and charitable giving.
We Stand For
People-Female owned, Bipoc, Local
Planet-Organic cotton (Gots certified), Responsible chemicals (Bluesign), Repurposed materials, Conscious Packaging
Prosperity-Giving back
Our Value System
Trvl Porter is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We want to do our part in helping the world meet these goals by 2030 to achieve a healthier more sustainable future for all people.
We Believe
We love to connect people by providing style experiences through travel.
We’re not perfect, but we believe that small actions can make a big impact.
OUR BRAND VALUES
We choose the brands we present on TRVL PORTER according to our main values as a sustainable fashion company.
female owned
When you support Women Owned businesses, you are investing in women's economic empowerment, gender parity in commerce, vibrant communities, and the growth of the economy overall.
BIPOC OWNED
Supporting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) owned brands is a tangible way to be an ally. It helps BIPOC communities share in the economic opportunities available, brings different perspectives to the fore, and celebrates diversity in an otherwise white-centric industry.
ECO RESPONSIBLE MATERIALS
We are committed to working with brands that use high quality fabrics that are kind to both people and the planet. We look to independent certifications such as Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Oeko-Tex and Bluesign to guide our decision making.
ETHICALLY MADE
We are committed to working with brands that manufacture in practice and environments that are kind to both people and the planet. We look for brands who have factory certification from WRAP and who are compliant with the BSCI code of conduct.
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
We are proud to support One Tree Planted. An organization whose mission is to make it simple for people to give back to their environment. Their goal is to help recover endangered forest ecosystems and protect fresh water supply. https://www.womenforwomen.org/
conscious packaging (coming soon)
Meet the TRVL PORTER team
STEFANIE NISSEN
Co-Founder & CEO
CAMDEN OLDS
Head of Product
SIYA RAJAN
Marketing Manager
ROBBIE MYERS
Advisor
Former Editor-in-Chief, Elle
JOHNNY THORSEN
Advisor
VP Strategy & Innovation, American Express
SARAH DANDASHY
Advisor
Head Concierge, Les Clefs d’Or