Vegan Handbagging

Vegan handbagging includes a range of materials - synthetics like plastic and natural materials like cork, kelp, pineapple leaves and other creative and cruelty free materials. Essentially, it's the use of a fake (faux) leather that does not use animal skin. Vegan products don't harm, kill, or exploit animals and don't contain animal products.

You can easily identify vegan purse products when looking for specific labels. One of these is the PeTA-Approved VEGAN label.




Another is the Leaping bunny logo. This is the only internationally recognized symbol guranteeing consumers that no new animal tests were used in the development of any product displaying it.



Concerning designers that offer vegan bags, Stella McCartney is the top designer for this initiative. All  her bags are vegan.Other luxury fashion brands like Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci and more primarily use top quality cowhide leather.

Today's blog features two vegan bags -

This beautiful, practical, unbelievably lightweight backpack is from the La Terre Fashion line that sells vegan handbags.

These bags are PeTA-Approved. The feel to the touch is soft, pebbly surfaces. It's embellished with delightful, shiny gold studs that accentuate the rounded lines and outside pockets. Measuring 11" H x 10" W x 7" D, it's deceptively roomy and carries everything you'd conceivably want to in a very organized space.Yet it's so light, at times I've literally forgotten I'm wearing it. The front zipper works well for what you need rrequent, quick and easy access to. On each side is an open pocket that is the perfect size for a water bottle, and is so convenient you can reach around and into it without taking the bag off your back.

All zippers slide so easily. Inside the backpack, the smooth lining is a light color making it so easy to view all you're carrying at a glance. On the back wall is a secure, zipper pocket and on the front wall an open pocket. Back straps are easily adjustable.

The Matt and Nat line also includes vegan, and also recycled materials in it's purses. Their commitment stands boldly in their name - Mat(t)erial + Nature.Sustainable materials such as cork and the linings are made out of 100% recycled plastic bottles. They design and produce their own custom hardware.

Matt and Nat encourage their customers' recycling, When you're through with your bag, ready to buy a new Matt and Nat, you can donate your old bag for someone else to enjoy.

Just look at the shiny, deep black exterior bag that I love to carry. You can't detect any wear in this bag that I have used  so much as a reliable go-to bag. The strap length is very comfortable on the arm or held in my hand. It's a secure, snap closure at the top.It's a great size at 10" H x 14" W x 2" D. It's a nice roomy interior that includes a secure zip pocket securely attached to the back.

And as always the Esse Purse Museum in Little Rock Arkansas, one of only 3 Purse Museums in the world, telling the story of women's history with purses, has a fabulous selection of vegan bags for sale, Of course I also recommend visiting in person. I really enjoyed my visit!




For more gorgeous PeTA recommended purses, backpacks, and more you can check out this PeTA sponsored site  As they say - you don't have to kill animals to get a killer look!