Today we’d like to introduce you to Lila and Jeremy Stewart.
Hari Mari’s story started in Indonesia, where the husband and wife team, Jeremy and Lila Stewart, lived and worked for several years, starting in 2007. During their time in the island nation, Jeremy was producing a documentary film on children fighting hunger and malnutrition in Southeast Asia, and Lila was volunteering on behalf of the American Women’s Association in Jakarta, spearheading in-country fundraising, clothing drives, and food donations to aid and support orphans across the archipelago. Their unique & indelible experiences clicked and spurred a collective passion for helping kids abroad.
Moving back to the States in 2010 and expecting their first child, the two decided the next project they undertook would be to help kids here in the US, and when they saw an unmet need for comfortable and colorful flip flops at a premium level, they married the two passions together to found Hari Mari.
Jeremy and Lila were shocked to learn that pediatric cancer is the most fatal disease amongst American kids, a deeply concerning statistic that immediately launched what is now an embedded part of Hari Mari’s DNA – giving 1% of sales to support kids battling pediatric cancer – they call it Flops Fighting Cancer.
Paying homage to the origin of their commitment to helping kids and the trace root of the brand, “Hari” (Hahr- ee) literally means “sun” in the Indonesian Language while “Mari” (Mahr- ee) means “sea” in Latin, but Lila & Jeremy are more likely to tell you Hari Mari just means making a great pair of flip flops that also help support a lot of incredibly brave children.
Hari Mari launched in 2012, bringing clever color and superlative comfort together in a singular flip-flop, creating looks as unique as the people who wear them. Described by Details Magazine as “The only sandals a guy should wear” and tapped as “stylish and absurdly comfortable” by Outside Magazine.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
Hari Mari is a premium Texas-based, flip-flop brand sold in Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Zappos, and hundreds of stores across the country. Hari Mari is known for creating high-quality products featuring bright colors and comfort. We were recently granted a U.S. patent for our revolutionary memory-foam toe post™ because of the comfort and ease it brings our customers. As the only flop brand with such an innovative feature, Hari Mari finds pride in providing our customers with ultimate levels of style and comfort in their flops.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Growing up in the Dallas area has gifted us with a great sense of appreciation for the area. Texas brands need to stick together because if we can help build each other up, we will only continue to widen the grasp we have on the marketplace! Dallas is the perfect place to build a business because there is always someone you can look to for help!
Pricing:
- Products from $45-$125
Contact Info:
- Address: 208 S. Haskell Ave. Dallas, TX 75226
- Website: https://www.harimari.com/
- Phone: 214-637-2700
- Email: service@harimari.com
- Instagram: @harimarishoes
- Facebook: @harimarishoes
- Twitter: @harimarishoes
Image Credit:
Clay Hayner
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