From meeting at a friends dinner party in Los Angeles, to becoming instant friends, and eventually starting a thriving accessories brand named VereVerto, Paige Smith and Consuelo Chozas's partnership is pure kismet. 

VereVerto, founded and based in Los Angeles in 2013, blends luxury with functionality for women on-the-go, and fashion with modern day practicality. Their accessories are not only convertible and fitting for any occasion, they're designed to live as essentials in any wardrobe. By utilizing vegetable tanning without chromium, each piece has a rich patina that ages gracefully over time.

Read the full, in-depth interview with VereVerto as we chat about the challenges of maintaining a modern business, their travel wishes, artist and creators who inspire them, Paige's 80-pound purchase of cocoa butter, and the story behind their hottest item, the Deco Belt Bag.