When I went vegan 5.5 years ago, stylish, ethical vegan bags were hard to find. For a while I relied on fast fashion from stores like Forever 21 and Target, until I learned more about the environmental and social costs of those products. With encouragement from my partner I began choosing more ethical options, and I’m thrilled at how many fair-trade, sustainable, and fashionable vegan bag brands exist today.
I enjoyed modeling several beautiful vegan bags and compiling the list below of ethical handbag makers. Vegan fashion has grown into a lasting movement, and I’m excited to follow new brands as they develop and improve their practices.
