4 Amazing Ethical Bags To Get The Sustainable Look

One of the most common Christmas gifts are handbags. Surprise your loved ones this year with an exclusive bag, made by ethical brands that fight every day to solve the pollution problems of the fashion industry. The editors of Luxiders Magazine have selected for you four stunning sustainable bags that will turn heads this Christmas.

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MODERN AND REFINED CROSSBODY BAG AVA BY O MY BAG AMSTERDAM

Why to buy: O My Bag Amsterdam is a female-led bag and accessory brand. It combines beautiful designs, eco-friendly production and an ethical supply chain with a mission to change the world, one bag at a time. The new season-favorite bag in the collection is Ava, a modern and refined crossbody bag. The curved silhouette and firm structure make it the perfect saddle bag for street-style lovers with a luxurious touch. The half-moon shape is reminiscent of 90’s New York street style and is just as practical as is beautiful. Finished with an inside zipper pocket and a magnetic closure flap, Ava makes a versatile choice for everyday wear.

What we love: Ava is produced from vegetable-tanned eco-friendly leather without a synthetic top-finish. The bag has a beautiful rich Cognac color, which will darken over time and create a unique look, suitable for any wardrobe. Ava’s versatile and practical design will definitely add a hint of fun and chic to any outfit.

Each year, O My Bag Amsterdam supports social projects in Kolkata, India, where its production is located, and makes sure that its partner factories provide fair jobs and wages for their employees. Every purchase from the brand contributes to a good cause supporting education, women empowerment, and LGBTQ+ rights.

Price: 249 €
Shop it now: O MY BAG AMSTERDAM
Discover More: @omybagamsterdam

SUSTAINABLE LOLA CROSSBODY by BY PIPER & SKYE

Why to buy:Piper & Skye creates responsibly-made luxury handbags crafted with vibrant and exotic colours, innovative materials, and unwavering dedication to being at the forefront of sustainability. Each bag is produced from an organic food source local to their native region, made only from discarded skins; the leather is tanned, dyed, and made into a one-of-kind luxury handbags.

The Lola bag makes a statement in soft leather, while being completely practical for everyday. It can be worn crossbody or as a clutch.

What we love: Piper & Skye’s ethos is We Love What We’re Made Of. Piper & Skye’s mission, in line with its values of Respect, Responsibility, and Community, is to create beautifully unique, luxury handbags, both ethically and sustainably. This includes an internal team, all vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers, as well as partners and mentors.

When you carry a Piper & Skye handbag, you know you are supporting an emerging brand, local artisans, village communities, a company that you trust, and making the world a better place.

Price: $750 | 747.21 €
Shop it now: PIPER & SKYE
Discover More: @piperandskye

ELEGANT LUXURY BAGS FULL OF TECHNOLOGY BY MINOIS

Why to buy it: The Dutch label MINOIS launches a collection of smart bags combining fashion and technology: The luxury leather bags are designed with an eye for daily use and with a love for technology. Inspired by Apple and Braun design each bag integrates technology in an elegant and user-friendly way.

When you open the bag, a friendly light appears, illuminating the inside of the bag and making it easy to find your things. You can also charge your phone or tablet inside the bag. To charge the bag, you can place it on the included wooden wireless charger which is a design piece as well.

What we love: MINOIS bags are made from vachetta leather, a certified vegetable-tanned leather, produced without any toxic chemicals. Each detail of the minimalist understated design is made with attention and love for detail in Scandicci, Italy.

We already love the understated aesthetics of the bags, but when you open the bag, it just feels like magic. The soft light puts a smile on our face and is very functional, especially during the dark winter days.

Price: 545 €/ $545 USD
Buy it Now: MINOIS
Discover More: @minoismagic

ECO-FRIENDLY BAGS AND BACKPACKS BY KULA BAGS

Why to buy it: Kula has made its mission to use sustainably sourced materials to develop highly functional and beautifully designed eco-friendly bags and backpacks. All bags and backpacks are designed using Texon Vogue – a durable, practical and washable paper. The material is accredited by both the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) and Oeko-Tex for its sustainable characteristics.

Kula does not use leather or any other animal-based materials to ensure all of our vegan bags are approved by PETA.

What we love: This everyday vegan backpack brings together classic and modern design with inspiration from the traditional American “grocery” bag. The Bridgewater backpack includes a side zip which allows easy access into the main section of the bag. This bag also features a secure inside and back zipped pocket perfect for keeping valuable items safe while travelling. It is designed using Texon Vogue, a durable, practical and washable paper accredited by both the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) and Oeko-Tex. The lining on all of Kula vegan bags is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. 54% fewer CO2 emissions are generated during the production of this material compared to virgin polyester.

Price: Priced at £40
Buy it Now: KULA BAGS
Discover More: @kulabags