Leather is known to cause an overgrowth of plant life in our water systems. As a result of oxygen levels in the water being depleted, sea creatures are suffocated.
Fortunately, you can have a stylish designer bag without harming the planet. With vegan leather, you can have the bag of your dreams without the skin of an animal. Here are the best handbags that are completely vegan.
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1. Pixie Mood
Chloe Ho desires to create pieces that cause the least impact on our planet. The company has been making bags leather-free since starting in 2010.
Since that time, they’ve also introduced cork in their product, started using EPE foam packaging, and last spring started using recycled vegan leather. Among the types of bags you’ll find include:
- Waste bags
- Tote bags
- Shoulder Bags
- Crossbody bags
- Bucket bags
2. Gunas
Gunas is recognized as a PETA-approved vegan leather brand. They’ve been featured in publications such as VOGUE and Country Living.
The materials they use in their bags are faux nylons, eco-polyurethane, ultra-suede, and synthetic microfibers. The products are manufactured using non-toxic methods. The bags are a bit pricey, but they definitely have a nice designer look to them.
3. Matt & Nat
Matt & Natt sells vegan designer leather bags and designer accessories. The owners value social responsibility, inclusiveness, and love.
They’re committed to not using leather or any animal-based materials in their designs. Beyond handbags, they also sell lifestyle products, outerwear, and men’s footwear.
4. Watson & Wolfe
Watson & Wolfe is an English company that specializes in vegan wallets and eco-friendly accessories. They sell some pretty decent handbags too.
Ironically, the company originally started as a brand that sold leather goods. But the owner, Helen, decided one day to make a complete change and become a leader in sustainable and vegan accessories. You can hear more about the company’s story in the video below:
5. Melie Bianco
Melie Bianco prides itself on selling only 100% vegan and sweatshop-free bags. Their goal is to provide luxury that’s affordable for everyday women.
They view a handbag as something that reflects a powerful statement and can be an important mood booster. They offer belt bags, top handle bags, and much more.
6. Doshi
Doshi FCSA is all about smart, fashionable, high-quality vegan bags, belts, wallet, backpacks, briefcases, and many other accessories. They make use of recyclable, biodegradable, durable, and sustainable materials. The main material used in their product is Microfiber PU.
7. Stella McCartney
We’ve mentioned Stella McCartney in a few other helpful eco-friendly product lists you might enjoy: Best Vegan Shoe Brands, Sustainable Wool Sweaters. The designer brand has been one of the leaders in providing more sustainable fashion. Offers shoulder bags, designer bags, and crossbody bags that are completely vegan.
8. Leafii
Leafii bags are created entirely out of real leaves. Their wallets and other accessories are also created out of leaves.
They chose this material because they felt it was a unique way to create something high-quality without animals having to suffer. You’ll find belt bags and other types of bags on their website.
9. Angela Roi
Angela Roi is in the business of selling vegan luxury designer handbags. They work with skilled artisans and use only high-quality vegan leather.
The company strives to only use ethical materials and provides items at an accessible price. You can get some great crossbody bags and tote bags from them as well.
10. Hozen
Hozen ethically makes its products in Los Angeles. They use upcycled and biodegradable materials to create their handbags.
They’re a woman-owned business and 10% of the profits they make get donated to Mercy for Animals. Another cool thing about them is they’ll even repair your handbag for a fee after it’s been worn down.
11. Mark & Graham
Mark & Graham makes their bags with responsibly-sourced cotton and responsibly-sourced wood. They personalize the product for you by adding your initials or name to it. They have accessories for both men and women, and also sell home products, entertainment products, and a lot more.
12. PINKSTIX
Pink Stix is based out of Canada and run by a brother and sister team. All the bags are made of PU vegan leather. The bags have fun and colorful designs that are sure to stand out.
13. Lulu Dharma
Lulu Dharma is a Los Angeles-based fashion brand tath creates affordable luxury accessories that are vegan. They sell clutch handbags, totes, and evening handbags. All bags are made with animal-friendly and recycled materials.
14. HFS Collective
HFS Collective donates 2% of every bag sold to organizations that protect the planet and empower women.
The company uses pineapple leaves to make a lot of their bags. The reason they chose this material is that no extra water, land, pesticides, or fertilizers are required for its production.
