13 Sustainable Luxury Handbags Worth the Investment

Mashu is a British sustainable and vegan accessories label specialising in handbags. Mashu’s environmental rating is “Good”, crafting its exterior with vegan leather alternatives while its interiors feature vegan suede made from recycled polyester, ensuring you never have to sacrifice your morals for style again. We love the Calliope’s structure and signature wiggle handle in plated brass, which gives the bag a unique look.

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Raven + Lily supports local female artisans to create handmade jewellery, bags, and homewares. This US brand’s products are eco-friendly and empower communities through fair wages, healthcare, and education. Crafted by hand from sustainable materials in Ethiopia, Raven + Lily’s Liya Tote brings us back to the 1970s soft shoulder bags.

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O My Bag merges style and a responsible approach, creating vintage inspired, rugged-chic bags made from eco-friendly, high quality materials. The Dutch label also uses low impact and non-toxic dyes in its products. The Bobbi is your classic bucket bag, made from leather with a heat pressed croco pattern, which creates a pattern that is unique to each individual bag.

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BEEN London is a London-based brand turning waste into timeless accessories you’d want to use every day. All their products are made of materials that have been something else in a previous life, including recycled leather offcuts and plastic bottles. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind bag to add a touch of luxury to your outfits, then look no further than the Esmé bag. Designed by Candice Brathwaite and named after their daughter, the handbag is handcrafted in BEEN’s East London workshop and is made entirely from premium certified recycled materials.

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Born out of a love for design and a commitment to the Earth, A_C’s design principles are based on a circular economy, producing contemporary but timeless bags and accessories. The Australian brand uses an amazing eco-fabric, cactus leather AKA Desserto Pelle. Its entire product range is vegan, and its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water, and wastewater used in production. The Filippa is made from silicon, a PU and PVC-free leather derived from sand and which has a smooth, luxurious hand-feel while being 100% recyclable.

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Founded in 2018 with the sole purpose of delivering pieces that had beauty – without the beast, Sans Beast is an Australian accessories brand creating luxury vegan bags and accessories cruelty-free. They are particular about their sourcing using eco PU, Global Recycled Standard certified materials and organic Cactus material, a brilliant, low impact organic material that is partially biodegradable made from Desserto Pelle. Add a touch of colour to your wardrobe with Sans Beast’s Pistachio Mini Tote, which is made from Global Recycled Standard certified PU, with a faux croc embossed finish.

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Tiny, but mighty. If you’re looking for a timeless piece, the Falabella is for you. Although many luxury brands have been criticised for their wasteful and harmful practices, British designer Stella McCartney has been committed to operating a modern and responsible business for almost two decades. In line with the brand’s cruelty free ethos, the Falabella is gorgeously crafted from a non-leather alternative.

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A A K S is a fashion brand handcrafted in Ghana that seeks to offer women products with a strong sense of identity and quality. A A K S’ Tia Ruffle is crafted in a bucket shape with fringe detailing, perfect for warm summer nights.

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Handcrafted bags, hats, and accessories. KAYU commits to using natural materials such as straw, wood, and shells. It also partners with local artisans in the Philippines to produce its products. The Livia clutch features sustainable straw and wooden ball clasps to combine sophistication and simplicity.

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behno is a New York based brand that aims to bring together luxury design and ethical thinking, believing that you’re buying more than just a bag. Another colourful bag on our radar, behno’s Simone bag is handcrafted from Italian Nappa leather and is equipped with an adjustable strap, making it a great companion for both day and night outings.

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The French Kering-owned brand has been making some good efforts to reduce its environmental impact over the years, setting targets to reduce its direct and indirect emissions, and implementing initiatives to reduce water use. It has also recently paid more attention to its labour conditions and animal welfare policies by phasing out harmful animal materials and encouraging diversity and inclusion in its direct operations. The Hourglass handbag is a classic piece that will complement any look.

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Santos by Monica is a US-based slow fashion brand that focuses on timelessness, quality, and sustainability. Baguette bags have made their return. Santos by Monica’s Amelia bag is handmade in the US from vegan cactus leather.

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von Holzhausen is a US-based innovative material company on a mission to fight climate change and replace animal leather with a scientific, optimistic approach. Created using bamboo, the Circle bag is perfect to carry all of your essentials.

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