Moonlighting as the real thing, vegan leather promotes an eco-friendly alternative to traditionally harmful practices.
Moonlighting as the real thing, vegan leather promotes an eco-friendly alternative to traditionally harmful practices.
In an ever-changing society with fluctuating agendas, it’s only natural to want to flow with the times. Though what if an agenda that was once uninterrupted and unmoved has morphed into a hub that prompts deforestation and climate confusion? In this case, we re-assess the inner working of the fashion industry and its stance on leather. Once a fashion medium that inarguably laid the foundation for design natives worldwide, leather is now being called to stand to unpack its lack of conscious friendly attributes. So on that note, we think it might be time to opt for a lesson in the alternative, vegan leather. Slick, firm, and indeed “leathery,” this material moonlights as the real thing, though with an environmental docket. Check out our favorite vegan leather bags to get a kick-start on your journey to promoting ecological preservation and sustainable practices.
Vivienne Westwood
Yasmin Re-Vegan Mini Bag
$357, Farfetch
Themoire
Aria Quilt Vegan Leather Top-Handle Bag
$325, Neiman Marcus
Michael Kors
Nola Small Metallic Faux Leather Crossbody Bag
$298, Michael Kors
MM6 Maison Margiela
Small Triangle Tote
$290, ShopBop
Simon Miller
Turnover Flap Faux-Leather Shoulder Bag
$193, Neiman Marcus
A.W.A.K.E. Mode
Mia Mini Knot Vegan Leather Top-Handle Bag
$187, Bergdorf Goodman
Matt & Nat
Giulia Vegan Shoulder Bag – Appleskin™
$185, Matt & Nat
A.L.C
Leo Mid Size Vegan Leather Bag
$175, A.L.C
JW Pei
Women’s Joy Shoulder Bag
$89, JW Pei
ASOS
French Connection Shoulder Bag
$73, ASOS
The Vegan Warehouse
Mersi Alicia Crossbody
$69, The Vegan Warehouse