Paulien Wesselink

Founder O My Bag

Bearleader in Fashion

About Paulien

Bearleader in | Fashion

Home town | Amsterdam

About | Ten years ago Paulien traded a career in Foreign Affairs for entrepreneurship. With a passion for bags and knowledge of what the European market needed, she founded an eco-friendly bag brand that believes in the "trade not aid" philosophy. Paulien often travels for business to countries like India, Paris, Berlin and Copenhagen.

Profession | Founder of O My Bag.

Achievements | Paulien’s bags are made under fair conditions by a producer in Kolkata, India. The bags are being made in a safe working environment with fair wages and opportunities for its employees to develop further. Paulien creates a worldwide demand for products made with respect for not only the environment, but also for the people that make them.

Instagram | @paulien_omb and @omybagamsterdam

LinkedIn | @Paulien Wesselink

Guides by Paulien

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The Best 20 Beach Clubs | The Netherlands
The Best 20 Beach Clubs | The Netherlands

GUIDE | By the Bearleaders

From Noordwijk to Terschelling. Here, you can find the favourite beach clubs of well-travelled tastemakers such as designers, Michelin-starred chefs, hoteliers, and artists.

The Insider Restaurant Guide | Paris
The Insider Restaurant Guide | Paris

EXPERIENCE | By the Bearleaders

Paris is the city of love, and we all know the way to our hearts is through our stomach. So let the Bearleaders guide you through the streets of Paris on your search for the best places to eat.

Relaxed Hotspots in the German Capital | Berlin
Relaxed Hotspots in the German Capital | Berlin

EXPERIENCE | By the Bearleaders

Discover the best restaurants and bars in Berlin recommended by the Bearleaders. This beautiful city offers cuisine as varied as its urban landscape.

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