— Shavira Butler
Founder, Abbonzzo
Our Story
Sometimes the most meaningful ideas are born from life’s most unexpected chapters.
A few years ago, after a long and deeply personal journey to start a family that ultimately wasn’t meant to be, followed by major surgery that changed the course of my life forever, I found myself at a crossroads. Like many women facing life-altering moments, I was forced to pause, reflect, and redefine what the future might look like.
During my recovery, something unexpected happened. Instead of focusing on what life had taken away, I began thinking about what I could create.
Abbonzzo has been part of my journey since 2014. Originally established as a solutions and sourcing business, it served a very different purpose. But as life changed, so did my vision. This year, I made the decision to reimagine Abbonzzo into something far more personal — a lifestyle brand built around the things that inspire me, the products I genuinely love, and a purpose that extends beyond commerce.
I didn’t want to build just another online store. I wanted to create a place where every collection had its own identity, every product was thoughtfully chosen, and every visit felt like discovering something special.
That vision became the Abbonzzo you see today. Every collection within Abbonzzo has been carefully curated with intention.
- Her Space is a celebration of womanhood in all its beautiful complexity. It’s a thoughtfully curated destination for self-care, intimacy, wellness and confidence — offering products that nurture the body, elevate everyday rituals and encourage women to embrace every aspect of themselves with comfort, curiosity and confidence.
- The Glow Room is dedicated to beauty and self-care because everyone deserves to feel their best, especially during life’s more challenging chapters.
- Studio5 is our carefully curated fashion destination, bringing together timeless pieces chosen for their quality, versatility and effortless style. Rather than chasing fast-moving trends, Studio5 is about discovering fashion you’ll reach for time and time again — pieces that make you feel confident, comfortable and authentically yourself.
- The Vault is our modern interpretation of the ultimate collection for those who appreciate craftsmanship, adventure and quality. Inspired by the spirit of the hunter and the gatherer, it brings together premium tools, outdoor essentials, entertaining pieces, innovative gadgets and timeless accessories. While created with men in mind, it’s equally a destination for anyone who values exceptional design, practical luxury and discovering products with character.
Perhaps the collection closest to my heart is Tots & Tails. Although I was unable to have children of my own and live with pet allergies, these are two communities that will always hold a special place in my heart. Through this collection, we’re able to celebrate them in our own way, creating a space dedicated to little ones and beloved companions with products chosen to bring joy to families everywhere.
At the heart of our own brand sits The Preserve.
The Preserve is home to Abbonzzo Apparel — our exclusive clothing collection created not only to reflect individual style, but to make a meaningful difference.
The Preserve represents a different approach to fashion. By giving pre-loved and discarded garments a second life through thoughtful redesign and reimagining, we transform what already exists into something fresh, contemporary and unique. It’s about seeing potential where others might see waste, preserving memories and creating clothing with a story worth continuing.
The gorilla has always held a special place in my heart. Its quiet strength, intelligence, resilience and deep sense of family embody the very values upon which Abbonzzo has been rebuilt. Yet despite these extraordinary qualities, gorillas remain among the world’s most endangered animals, facing ongoing threats from habitat destruction, poaching and human encroachment.
That is why The Preserve is about more than clothing. It’s about preserving twice — giving garments a second life while helping protect something far greater.
Our Partnership with Berggorilla & Regenwald Direkthilfe e.V.
I am incredibly proud that Abbonzzo has officially partnered with Berggorilla & Regenwald Direkthilfe e.V., a German conservation organisation dedicated to protecting endangered gorillas and preserving their natural rainforest habitats in Central Africa.
Through this partnership, a percentage of every garment sold from The Preserve will be donated to Berggorilla & Regenwald Direkthilfe e.V., supporting their ongoing conservation efforts and the protection of these extraordinary animals.
For me, this partnership brings Abbonzzo’s purpose full circle. By reimagining clothing that already exists, we are encouraging a more conscious approach to consumption. And by supporting gorilla conservation, we are extending that same philosophy of preservation to the natural world.
For us, the gorilla is far more than a logo. It is a reminder that true strength protects. That resilience creates hope. And that even the smallest actions, when multiplied by a community of people who care, can make an extraordinary difference.
We invite you to learn more about the important work of our conservation partner at www.berggorilla.org.
This isn’t simply an online store. It’s the next chapter of a journey that began in 2014 and has grown into something far more meaningful than I ever imagined.
Every collection has been created with intention. Every product has been selected with care. Every purchase tells a story.
And every purchase from The Preserve helps support the protection of one of the world’s most remarkable species.
Welcome to Abbonzzo.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
