About Us
✨ OUR BEGINNING
Our Story Began on a Beach
Hi, I’m Cathy — founder of Cathaya — and this is Tina, my co-founder and best friend.
Our story started during a beach clean-up.
Among plastic bottles and ocean debris, we kept finding tiny glitter pieces from fake nails and disposable accessories.
Fragments of beauty designed to be worn once — and remain for centuries.
As two people who love fashion and self-expression, it hit us deeply.
We kept asking ourselves:
Can beauty exist without creating harm?
That day, Tina turned to me and said,
“Let’s build the brand we wish existed.”
With my background in economics and her training in fine art, Cathaya was born.
🌍 THE PROBLEM
The Truth Behind Fast Fashion Beauty
The beauty industry is filled with single-use plastics and micro-glitter that quietly enter oceans and soil.
Press-on nails and accessories are often made to be worn once — then discarded.
Yet the materials can remain in nature for generations.
We knew there had to be another way.
🔥 OUR SOLUTION
Wearable Art That Returns to the Earth
Cathaya blends bold artistic design with plant-based, biodegradable materials that meet strict global standards.
Our packaging is industrial-compost certified in the EU.
Our seed-infused cards grow into real plants.
Our cushioning is made from natural coconut coir instead of plastic bubble wrap.
Because we believe the ultimate luxury is creating beauty that can gently return to the soil.
OUR MOVEMENT
Design That Leaves Nothing Behind
At Cathaya, sustainability is built into every detail.
Our packaging is certified industrial-compostable in the EU.
Instead of plastic fillers, we use natural coconut coir for cushioning.
And every order includes a seed-infused art card —
a small reminder that beauty should always have the potential to grow.
We believe sustainability is not only about disposal,
but about intention.
LOOKING FORWARD
Our Mission Is Evolving
We are currently developing a new line that transforms recovered ocean waste into wearable accessories.
Turning pollution into expression.
This is just the beginning.
We don’t claim perfection.
But we are committed to verified progress — every step forward.
Join Us in Redefining Beauty
If you believe style should bloom without harm,
you belong here.