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20 Best Vegan Designer Handbags


 

Designer bags are of course quite elegant and pricey. Any woman who has a designer bag always manages to look trendy, chic and classy. But what if you are a vegan and things made from animal products make you uncomfortable?

Truth be told, you don’t need a leather or fur bag to look like a million bucks. There are alternatives and those are what we’ll be focusing on in this article. Here are some of the best vegan designer handbags you can choose from

1. Stella McCartney Perforated Logo Faux Leather Vegan Designer Bag

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Stella McCartney is the inventor or better yet, the OG of vegan designer handbags. Her handbag designs have a lower environmental impact hence why they are quite ideal for vegans. It is quite ideal for your everyday undertakings as you can easily sling it over your shoulders with its straps. While being a high-end name, it is quite an approachable brand hence why it is loved by many. It is quite affordable at only $700 which is quite low when talking about ‘designer’ anything. Moreover, it is accessible in a variety of colours meaning that you can be spoilt for choices if you so desire.

2. Matt & Nat Abbi Vegan Designer Bag

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Matt & Nat is a Canadian brand that actually stands for ‘Material’ and ‘Nature.’ It has been in the game for a long time,  having been started in 1995. You can therefore believe they definitely know what they are doing and have faith in it. The perk of this design is that their handbags are unisex. Thus not only limited to satisfying women as clients. It is a stylish handbag, inexpensive and very street-style friendly. So don’t worry. You’re not gonna stand out in a ridiculous way with it. You will stand out in a stylish and trendy way instead. It only goes for about $140 at retail hence quite affordable.

3. Angela Roi Grace Mini Crossbody Vegan Designer Bag

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This is another vegan designer handbag that won’t let you down. It is made up of vegan leather and has an internal section for holding your items like a phone, makeup brushes, lip gloss etc. Pretty impressive, huh?! This designer bag is also a traveller’s best friend given how it helps you organize your stuff thanks to the additional zipped section. Moreover, with its double-strapped chain and matching leather strap, you can combine the two if you don’t want to choose between the two and call it a day.

4. Alexandra K1.6.1 Mini Vegan Designer Bag

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What I love about this vegan designer handbag is how it is an all-rounder and multipurpose. I mean, you can rock it at whatever time of the day. Whether it is a special event at night or a brunch with the girls, this designer bag will come through for you. The perfect combo, right?! Its sturdy handles won’t let you down and its black colour can go with any outfit hence your to go-to handbag. What’s even more fascinating is how it is made of grape leather rather than cactus leather or synthetics like polyester. I didn’t even know grapes could make leather so this is quite impressive. Moreover, it has small compartments inside perfect for keeping ID or bank cards and even cash. It is quite efficient actually.

5. Nanushka Wisemoon Vegan Design Bag

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This vegan designer bag is not only chic and trendy but also very adaptable with a modern design. It is very friendly for anyone looking to adopt minimalism thus why it is a simple one. Its half-moon shape sets it apart as a unique one and it is ideal for any urban girl who enjoys the street style. Although small in stature, trust me this bag can accommodate your keys, wallets, beauty essentials, cards etc. So don’t be fooled by its small size. It can serve you quite well. The downside however is that because of its very smooth leather, it is prone to damage and quite sensitive to solid cleansers. It should therefore be handled with great care.

Additionally, it is available in brown and beige colours which you can easily choose from. Just depends on the colour you prefer.

6. Gunas Emily Crossbody Vegan Designer Bag

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This very chic and stylish bag should be an addition to your wardrobe. It is mostly perfect for the lady who always wants to carry so much but also wants those contents to be orderly.

With extra compartments inside and adjustable straps, this vegan designer bag won’t let you down. You can literally choose where you want it to sit. It can be used as a clutch and crossbody thus being very efficient and flexible. When out for dinner all you need to do is remove the straps and voila! You achieve your chic and sophisticated look.

Its name, ‘Gunas,’ means that it was made ethically and without sweatshops. It is also quite affordable at $198 and comes in three different shades of beige colour.

7. Themorie Bios Nappa Vegan Designer Bag

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The Themoire Bois designer handbag is hands down a very chic handbag given how it is a clutch solely designed to make a statement at dinner or cocktail parties. Other than that, you can have it on straps if you’re not looking for something too chic during the day. This eco-leather handbag that comes in a vibrant emerald green colour is definitely something to have in your wardrobe. Believe me.

8. Pixie Mood Riley Weekender Vegan Designer Bag

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This vegan designer handbag is the most practical designer handbag you can ever come across. It is sporty yet fashionable at the same time, even acting as a duffel bag. It is perfect for a sleepover especially when you are looking to also look fashionable and trendy at the said sleepover It only costs $125 thus being quite affordable.

9. PINKSTIX

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Pinkstix brand creates vegan purses, an approved vegan leather thus assuring all its clients that no animals at all were harmed in the manufacturing process. They have crossbody bags and wallets, all available in rainbow colours. With that said, you will for sure stand out when rocking this designer bag. Which is what we all want to achieve anyway when rocking anything designer. Something impressive with this brand is how it supports a lot of women empowerment initiatives and how it is environmentally and animal friendly.

10. Dagne Dover Landon Carryall

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This one is another very practical designer bag that is suitable and takes care of a variety of individuals. It is the most adaptable when it comes to utility space, its colours and also quite suitable to sportsmen and women and also university students who like to appear cool and trendy at the same time. The good thing about this design is that it comes in both small and large sizes and thus can be used for a variety of reasons, ranging from carrying laptops to clothing and also notebooks. Moreover, it is available in different colours and designs hence giving clients a wide variety of choices to choose from.

11. Fawn Design Shoulder Bag

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The beauty of the Fawn design shoulder bag is that it can be worn with almost everything you own in your closet. It is quite lightweight thus no need to worry about how you will navigate around with it. It is quite classy because of its eye-catching classic form that can either be carried around in the curve of your arm or draped over your belly as a crossbody. You can’t carry too many items with this bag however as it has a buttoned fastening and so if you overstuff it, it might burst open in an unfortunate moment.It comes in a variety of colours and is quite affordable at only $79

12. Mark & Graham Concourse Boarding Vegan Designer Bag

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The name is quite a mouthful I know so simply refer to this design as Mark & Graham. This is the kind of bag you bring when travelling for an overnight escapade. It comes in different sizes and its very elegant and uncomplicated outlook is what attracts people to it. It is of course very eco-friendly also so there’s no need to worry.

13.  Laflore Paris Bebebark Convertible Cork Purse

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If you’re for a designer handbag that just screams vintage elegance and sophistication, this right here is it. It can be worn in so many different ways which is one of its many perks. For instance, you can wear it as a shoulder bag, having draped it over your body, you can wear it over both your shoulders like a small backpack and also have it under your arms like a clutch. Simply put, it is a multi-purpose one. Moreover, it can be worn with any attire thus being your to go-to handbag without breaking a sweat.

14.  Melie Bianco

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If ever there was the most eco-friendly designer handbag, this is it. It is most definitely the kind of designer brand you go for when looking for an affordable and also luxurious and chic vegan bag. This design uses eco-friendly materials and comes in very beautiful colours that will definitely impress you.

15.  Hozen

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This very ethical brand made using premium organic and recycled materials is quite elegant and definitely your go-to designer bag if you want to stand out. They have a variety of designs for their bags, like bucket bags, small duffels, crossbodies and even canteen round purses. Whatever your poison is, this brand will indeed sort you out. Moreover, it donates 10% of each of its purchases to an organization called Mercy for Animals that works towards preventing cruelty to animals. Well, there you have it. If you ever doubted how vegan they are.

16.  Lulu Dharma

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Lulu has some of the most beautiful vegan pebbled merchandise. These bags are 100% vegan and the hand-woven material it is made of is quite soft to the touch. You will definitely fall in love with it. They also come in a variety of colours thus no need to worry that you’re gonna be limited to only one colour. Take note of the fact that it is also very perfect for a brunch date with your girlfriends, seeing how light and convenient it is.

17.  HFS Collective

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HFS creates very high-quality bags that hold enough to allow you both a day and a night out. Pretty convenient, right?! Right along with the handbag, you can also get a vegan wallet and a water bottle holder. Not just water bottles, but wine also. What more could you ask for sis! This is very cool. Anyway, HFC also comes in a variety of sizes and colours hence spoiling you for choices. No need to worry there.

Moreover, their products are made from eco-friendly and sustainable materials thus proving to you that it is indeed a vegan product.

18.  Watson & Wolfe

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This UK-based designer brand created in 2016,  is 100% vegan. If you’re looking for a classy and elegant look with a designer bag, look no further. The brand mostly makes wallets and bags but also has a small collection of women’s handbags. All in all, these vegan leather bags are to die for and definitely something to have in your wardrobe.    

19. Corkor

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Corkor is 100% vegan designer house based in Portugal. It is one of the most sustainable materials used for leather bags given the fact that cork trees (its major raw material hence the name), usually require very little input to maintain it in terms of water and fertilization.

This brand makes bags, wallets and belts all of which are crafted by experienced and talented artisans from Portugal. They do also have a variety of designs, from bucket bags to crossbody purses and clutches. If you’re an adamant vegan, look no further.

20.  Doshi

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Based in California, Doshi is another all-vegan designer house dedicated to creating vegan leather bags that last a long time. One of its many perks is that they make backpacks and briefcases that can easily be used by male clients too hence not limited to handbags only. With that said, all the same, their variety of handbags are quite loved and flexible. For the clutch, it can easily be used for formal events while the crossbody bags can easily be used when going for a casual yet chic kind of look. See?! Quite multi-purpose.