Vegan bags from brands that you may not have heard of ... yet.
We love discovering new (to us) vegan brands, and when we find them, we reckon it's fun and helpful to share them with you, because while there are a handful of very well-known vegan handbag brands (like Mat & Nat), it's nice to support the little brands too.
Here's a roundup of vegan hand bags from brands that we have recently come across, all of which have really caught our eye with their stylish designs, but which also tick the ethically made boxes too.
1: Kweder
Kweder is an Italian handbag and shoe brand, which is fully vegan, with a small but thoughtful range.
We particularly love the matching shoe and bag options - using the same colours and patterns, like this sky blue Cubbaita sandal and matching handbag made from Alcantara (vegan) suede.
Wouldn't it be elegant to combine these matching items with a white linen dress & straw hat? Or a pair of jeans & linen shirt - perfect for summer.
Founded by 3 Italian sisters, Kweder is accredited by PETA.
All products are made in Sicily, Italy.
2: Von Holzhausen
Von Holzhausen makes a range of vegan bags from Technik-leather. The brand claims that 99% of solvents used in processing the Technik-leather are recaptured and recycled. These vegan Technik bags are something quite progressive, and of course, we're all for advancing materials away from the old animal-based model.
The interesting aspect of this brand is that it was founded by automotive designer Vicki von Holzhausen, who worked for Audi and Mercedes Benz in Europe before returning home to Los Angeles to pursue her namesake company, focussing on creating a luxury product with a sustainable ethic. Judging by this gorgeous bag, it won't be hard for the world to fall in love with quality vegan handbags.
We love the slouchy, soft yet architectural lines of these shopper bags, which are offered in blue, black and white. The drawstring strap converts the bag from a shoulder bag to a cross body.
Made in the Italy and USA.
3: Ad Bag
Beginning life as a billboard ad and transitioning into a handy, colourful shopper bag is perhaps the dream of every giant advert. It's a clever use of a commodity that is, by its very nature, transient, and yet made from a material that is tough and flexible: nylon.
Made in the USA, the bags are a random assortment, so when you order, who knows what ad or colours you will get on your bag - and therein lies half the fun.
Available though Alchemy Goods.
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