Recently, the fashion world has seen a dramatic rise in the sales of cruelty-free handbags. This term refers to bags that have been made from vegan materials instead of those produced from animal skins. Nowadays, finding stylish cruelty-free handbag brands has never been easier.
Pixie Mood
Founded in 2011, Pixie Mood is a self-certified cruelty-free, vegan-friendly handbag and accessories brand.
Philosophy
Dedicated to creating products without harming any furry friends, Pixie Mood believes it's their responsibility to consider the environment during the design and manufacturing process. That's why they choose to source the most innovative, eco-friendly materials and operate sustainably.
Materials
Pixie Mood makes it their top priority to find fun and fashionable alternatives to leather and fur, such as:
- PU Leather - This stands for Polyurethane leather, which differs from lower grade synthetic leathers like vinyl or PVC, and is 100 percent vegan.
- Canvas - This is durable, waterproof, and 100 percent vegan.
- Cork - This comes from Cork Oak trees. It's 100 percent natural and biodegradable, which makes it environmentally friendly.
Selection
Whether you're looking for a smart and professional-looking work bag or a trendy weekender for your minibreak, Pixie Mood has all your handbag needs covered. Their beautiful and classic designs range from $25 to $95, meaning that you can be compassionate with your fashion for less. For instance, the Pixie Mood Alicia Tote has been recognized by the media as being a gorgeous yet sustainable handbag option. For about $50, it even has an additional inner pouch to help you fit in all your daily essentials.
jeane & jax
PETA-approved, this vegan leather handbag brand is based in Montreal, Canada.
Philosophy
jeane & jax have one simple mission: to create fashionable handbags of high quality at an affordable price. They encompass the importance of cruelty-free fashion with their commitment to provide all employees with a healthy and safe work environment.
Materials
Believing handbags can be just as on trend without harming animals, the jeane & jax collections are ethically sourced and use the highest quality vegan materials such as:
- 100 percent polyurethane vegan leather
- Denim
Selection
From perforated totes for everyday wear to woven clutch bags that take you into the evening, jeane & jax have a diverse and distinctive offering. Their collections range from $30 to $135 are renowned for being stylish yet affordable. For instance, the SARA Perforated Tote in Ivory/Coral is a 2-in-1 handbag lover's dream. As well as being super colorful, its fun and youthful design will help you stand out in a crowd for all the right reasons. It costs $110.
Urban Expressions
Urban Expressions was born in 2005 with a mission to offer affordable vegan handbags to the masses. All of their accessories are both PETA-approved and Vegan.org certified.
Philosophy
The two conscious founders of Urban Expressions wanted to revolutionize the industry by offering "chic, animal-friendly handbags that meet the needs of the everyday woman." In everything that they do, the company isn't willing to compromise on ethics or style.
Materials
Sticking to polyurethane vegan leather and other fabrics, Urban Expressions designs meet the animal-safety policies for two well-respected organizations. Therefore, consumers can feel good wearing their new arm candy knowing that it consists of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials.
Selection
Urban Expressions carry an extensive range of on-trend and unique vegan handbags from $20 to $135. From backpacks and duffle bags to belt bags and wristlets, the choices really are endless. For example, this stylish black and white Flynn Backpack comes in quilted vegan leather for about $90. Made from holographic textured vegan leather, it's extremely on- trend and makes the ultimate style statement, whether you wear it casually or for a smart casual event.
Finding Cruelty-Free Fashion
There is currently an abundance of vegan fashion brands that sell fashion-forward yet ethical handbags. From roomy, everyday essentials to special occasion pieces, investing in a cruelty-free handbag means that you can rest assured that you're being compassionate with your fashion choices.
