Switching to an Ethical Wardrobe? It’s in the Bag
Demonstrating that fashion can be friendly to the planet, these thirteen brands offer eco-friendly handbags that don’t weigh down on our environment.
Overview
– Tammy & Benjamin
– Ganni
– Caire
– Marli
– Louvreuse
– Aaks
– Jules & Jenn
– Walk With Me
– Stouls
– Mashu
– Shrimps
– Nanushka
– JW Pei
As in many other industries, eco-responsibility is becoming a hot topic in fashion. Established brands are gradually making their stance known, while others have embraced ethical practices from their inception. From sneakers to clothes, and even jewelry, handbags are not left out. Let’s explore where you can find your next environmentally friendly it-bag.
Tammy & Benjamin
Since 2013, this Parisian leather goods brand has been known for its contemporary design and vintage colors that always hit the mark. Each handbag created by the designer duo, Tammy Lo and Benjamin Pincemaille, turns into a must-have item – the Cubist, the Alexia, the Gabrielle, and the latest rectangular model, the Thea, are all hugely popular. They also offer a vegan line featuring adjustable straps compatible with all products.
– Highlight: Second-life service “Renew, Recycle, Rediscover”
– Price: $50 to $500
– Website: tammyandbenjamin.com
Ganni
The brainchild of Ditte Reffstrup and Nicolaj Reffstrup, Ganni aims to eventually eliminate leather from its collections. For now, the Danish brand offers the Bou Bag, made from recycled leather or plastics, orange peels, and cacti – a true it-bag.
– Highlight: Irresistible ready-to-wear collections
– Price: $385 to $500
– Website: ganni.com
Caire
A newcomer in the market, Caire crafts handbags from vegan, biodegradable cactus material. Produced in a small family-owned Spanish workshop, the collections are available in limited quantities to avoid harmful overproduction.
– Highlight: A forthcoming line of footwear and lifestyle pieces.
– Price: Not listed
– Website: cairestudio.com
Marli
Founded in 2016, Marli is an eco-friendly and ethically driven brand. Their collection of it-bags and clutches are made from fabric and leather offcuts. They employ individuals with disabilities for their made-in-France products, adding a meaningful layer to their fashion.
– Highlight: An array of fabric cushions available online for a stylish, cozy interior.
– Price: $72 to $307
– Website: marli.fr
Louvreuse
Since 2016, Louvreuse has been a staple for stylish women. Founded by Victoire de Villiers, the brand is known for its geometric and colorful designs, crafted in a family-owned workshop in Western France using leathers sourced from an Italian tannery with traceable origins.
– Highlight: Customizable accessories like keychains, passport holders, and cardholders marked in gold ink.
– Price: $212 to $435
– Website: louvreuse.com
Aaks
Created by Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, Aaks is a Ghanaian handbag brand that highlights local women’s craftsmanship. The accessories are made from locally grown raffia, resulting in fashionable, colorful bags perfect for summer.
– Highlight: In 2020, Aaks launched a fair trade initiative called Weaving for Change in partnership with the United Nations, employing Tuareg refugees from northern Mali living in Burkina Faso to create woven lamps.
– Price: $64 to $246
– Website: www.aaksonline.com
Jules & Jenn
Founded by a couple, Jules and Jennifer, after a world tour, Jules & Jenn embodies slow fashion. They focus on local manufacturing, transparent pricing, vegetable-tanned leathers, and increasingly use recycled materials.
– Highlight: French brand also offers shoes, small leather goods, and a men’s collection, appealing to the whole family.
– Price: $218 to $369
– Website: julesjenn.com
Walk With Me
Pablo Baqué and Deira Reina started Walk With Me in 2012. The Madrid-based brand designs handbags from single leather pieces to minimize waste. Their eco-friendly backpacks, fanny packs, and crossbody bags are made from recycled leather certified by Oeko-Tex and Global Recycled Standard.
– Highlight: Small leather goods to match your handbag, proving style is all in the details.
– Price: $54 to $165
– Website: walkwithmebrand.com
Stouls
Aurélia Stouls of Paris had the wild idea to create a machine-washable leather T-shirt. Since then, her brand has become a reference in the field, extending the concept to an entire colorful and cheerful women’s wardrobe. Since 2019, the leftover leather has been repurposed into vibrant tote bags.
– Highlight: Accessories including laptop sleeves, small pouches, and gloves – all essentials.
– Price: $480 to $725
– Website: stouls.paris
Mashu
A stylish, vegan, and eco-conscious label, Mashu was launched in London by designer Ioanna Topouzoglou. Handbags are designed in London and made in Greece from organic materials like pineapple leaves, recycled woods, and cruelty-free processes.
– Highlight: Free international shipping and CO2 emissions offset by investments in environmental protection projects.
– Price: $223 to $447
– Website: mashu.co.uk
Shrimps
Since 2013, Hannah Weiland’s London-based brand Shrimps has been offering fun, colorful fashion with a commitment to cruelty-free products. Their beaded handbags exude a retro vibe that consistently charms.
– Highlight: For every order placed, a tree is planted in diverse locations like the Amazon, Australia, or Africa.
– Price: $257 to $715
– Website: shrimps.com
Nanushka
Launched in 2006 by Sandra Sandor, Hungarian label Nanushka has become an Instagram star. Its coveted item? A maxi puffer jacket made from a vegan material as soft and pliable as lamb leather, used also in their vegan handbags. These minimalist, sharp pieces are exactly what we love.
– Highlight: Partnership with NGO Canopy to protect forests by adopting new practices throughout the product lifecycle.
– Price: $246 to $430
– Website: nanushka.com
JW Pei
Founded in Los Angeles, JW Pei is all about accessible, responsible luxury.
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