People have now realized that the fashion industry refuses to take a break. It’s an industry that’s always on the go with new products, styles, and designs launching by the second. When one style makes its appearance, another becomes obsolete, and the process continues repeatedly.
In the hustle of it all, there are a few fashion statements that have stood the test of time and have reigned supreme over their counterparts. We’re talking about leather bags. The seemingly humble-looking handbags can be donned by people at any event wearing anything and still look timeless.
However, people have begun to understand the implications of their fashion choices – animals’ lives to create those bags. The 21st century is luckily as fashion-forward as it is forward-thinking. This is why companies and brands have come out with ways to create ethical products for all – vegan handbags.
What Makes a Handbag Vegan?
To preface, the term ‘vegan’ encompasses an entire lifestyle instead of a fad. A vegan lifestyle is centered around ethics and sustainability. To put it simply, your choices should not impact any other living being. Understandably, this would mean boycotting handbags made out of animal skin.
However, you do not have to abstain from eating meat to be vegan or to buy vegan products. You could just as well refrain from the purchase of one particular aspect that doesn’t sit right with you. If that’s the case, then you’re probably looking for alternatives to leather bags.
But, nothing comes close to a leather bag. Now what? Vegan leather. Products made out of vegan leather or faux (fake) leather are synthetic and human-made. The primary component in most vegan leather bags is polyvinyl chloride (PVC) – a component often found in plastics.
However, other brands take sustainability a step further and replace PVC with recyclable components to make them even more economical.
There are several reasons why vegan leather handbags (pleather) are preferred over other handbags:
- They’re cheaper – a good quality leather bag can go from $86 upwards to thousands of dollars. Vegan leather, on the other hand, barely makes it into the hundreds.
- They’re guilt-free.
- They do not need to be looked after as meticulously as original leather products.
- Synthetic leather doesn’t absorb moisture as quickly as original leather.
- Sun damage to vegan leather handbags isn’t as substantial as it is to other leather products.
Top Brands Offering Vegan Leather Handbags
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney isn’t an unfamiliar name in the world of fashion. The brand’s products are often seen on runways and streetwear for their chic and comfortable going designs. Stella McCartney introduced their range of faux leather handbags made of polyurethane (more sustainable for the environment than PVC), with part of their coating being made of vegetable oil!
However, the handbags are a bit of a splurge compared to other leather handbags on this list.
Angela Roi
Angela Roi creates fashion products that look like they can be adorned by anyone looking towards being promoted to the CEO. Their products have class and are guilt-free. The brands’ leather bag collection dropped with great versatility in designs and style. Similar to Stella McCartney, Angela Roi also produces leather bags made up of polyurethane instead of PVC.
PINKSTIX
PINKSTIX is a Canadian brand that’s doing right by its clients by creating products that are PETA approved and supporting charities and movements for more diversity while they’re at it. Their leather handbags are vegan, guilt-free, and affordable.
Vegan leather is going on to replacing original leather by the day. It’s a sustainable option that ensures people look good with their accessories and feel good.
