OUR STORY

I launched Votch after experiencing a condition called Topical Steroid Withdrawal, an illness that caused me to lose all my skin. It was the most harrowing time of my life—there were days I would spend up to 21 hours in the bath, just trying to find relief from the pain. During my recovery, I immersed myself in documentaries on animal welfare. I went vegan and developed a profound new respect for skin. After enduring the agony of losing my own, I vowed never to wear the skin of another being again. When I eventually recovered and an old watch strap broke, I realised how hard it was to find a stylish, vegan alternative—and the idea for Votch was born.

At 12 years old, I got my first computer, and I vividly remember watching heart-wrenching exposés of animal cruelty online. The pain I felt in my gut—the despair of knowing something or someone was suffering so deeply—stayed with me. That moment taught me that activism can take many forms, and Votch is my way of giving a voice to the voiceless.

For the past eight years, I’ve poured my heart and soul into Votch, running the brand alongside my 13-year-old rehomed Chihuahua, Rolo. Every piece is thoughtfully designed to give our incredible customers a way to enjoy timeless style without sacrificing their values. Staying cruelty-free has always been at the core of what we do, and it’s why we donate a percentage of our profits to a different charity every three months. It’s my way of supporting organisations that do invaluable work for animals who’ve suffered, and it’s a mission I’m proud to share with you.

OUR VALUES

Our values are straightforward: to always strive for the best we can achieve. As a company, we are committed to doing better—creating products that are kind to animals and leave the smallest possible footprint on the environment.

We are constantly exploring the most innovative materials for our watch straps, bags, and accessories, balancing sustainability with style and durability. This drive for progress fuels our mission to make cruelty-free accessories accessible to everyone. Because we believe that being kind is always in style—you don’t need to be cruel to be cool.

All our watches comply with ROHS and the vegan leather we use has the following environmental benefits:

✓ PVC-Free
✓ No plasticisers
✓ Phthalate-free
✓ Passes CAL 01350
✓ Low VOC emissions
✓ No added antimicrobial chemicals
✓ PFC-Free No flame retardants
✓ Bromine-free
✓ No heavy metals
✓ Includes recycled and renewable content
✓ And of course: Animal friendly