The best vegan leather bags to shop right now
Animal-friendly alternatives to traditional leather
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When you love the look of leather but you’re uncomfortable with how it’s sourced, there’s a stylish alternative—go vegan. Coming a long way from the pleather of yesteryear, this material is reaching new heights in popularity thanks to its newly achieved suppleness, rich colors, and durability. Its glow-up is so successful that some fashion designers (think big names including Stella McCartney and Louis Vuitton) have actually chosen to leave leather out of their collections, opting for alternatives.
Often made from polyurethane, the vegan leather industry is pushing forward into other innovative and sustainable materials, such as pineapple leaves, cork, apple peels, other fruit waste, and recycled plastic for working into bags and accessories. Right in line with the season’s trends of top handle bags, bucket bags, and slouchy totes, we’ve gathered 10 vegan leather bags that will have you looking good and feeling good in the bag.
Staud Tommy vegan leather-trimmed beaded satin shoulder bag
This glamorous beaded bag uses vegan leather details for an elegant finish.
Vegan leather can be just as glam as the real deal, and the Tommy bag proves it. The classic baguette shape by Staud, which also boasts a curved handle for sitting neatly on your shoulder, has been updated with hand-beaded palm leaves in vegan leather-trimmed black satin.
Perfect for a night out on the town, the shimmery style adds just the right punch, while the faux leather piping keeps things balanced and sophisticated.
Ayla & Co. Fanny Pack
When you just need to carry the essentials, reach for the Ayla & Co. Fanny Pack.
Perfect for running errands or hanging out with the girls in on-trend street style, this belt bag from woman-owned Ayla & Co. is versatile enough to fit perfectly with all your outfits. Made from premium vegan leather, it’s sustainable and sturdy, and includes a removable credit card wallet, a key leash, and a pass-through pocket designed specifically for a power bank battery to connect to your phone (yes, they sell one of those too). And they didn’t skimp on high-end details—check out the magnetized front pocket and metal belt buckle.
This stylish fanny pack is small enough to be discrete but spacious enough for all your essentials.
Connect this spare power bank to the fanny pack so you’ll never be caught without a charge.
Modern Picnic Croc-Embossed Vegan Leather Backpack
This backpack can hold all of your essentials—and even keep your meals fresh.
This chic, vegan leather satchel is well built and well structured, boasting a padded laptop sleeve and insulated compartment. It’s perfect for packing everything you need—a laptop up to 13 inches, lunch, water bottle, and more. Crafted from croc-embossed vegan leather and highlighted with the brand’s signature foiled logo, carry it by the top handle or use the adjustable backpack straps for longer trips.
Consider this an upgrade from backpacks of the past. Bonus points: it actually keeps your food or drinks cool.
adidas Blue Version Satchel Bag
To make a bolder fashion statement, tote around this stylish bag from adidas.
This satchel from adidas is made from 70% recycled material, so you can feel good about your everyday bag. The clever design can be worn “upside down” as a crossbody bag, or you can carry it with the top handles. Best of all, blue and white piping adds a pop of color to any casual look.
This stylish bag uses an unexpected design and bold branding to make a statement.
Free People Sid Slouchy Vegan Tote
This spacious bag is ready for everything you need to carry—and more.
Sometimes you just want something simple, and this Free People Slouchy tote fits the bill. While its spacious design might be packed with a chaotic combination of everything you need throughout your day, you wouldn’t guess it by the look of its sleek and smooth “leather” fabrication. The structured bottom boasts metal feet so you can plop it down without it actually slouching too much, and the zipper closure and interior pockets keep everything in place.
This simple tote will be a go-to style in your wardrobe all season long.
Lambert The Rachel 2-in-1 Dusty Pink Vegan Leather Handbag
This Lambert bag might be compact, but it’s big on style.
This sweet little number from Canada-based vegan accessory brand Lambert is compact in size but still holds your essentials thanks to its large main compartments and numerous interior pockets (there’s even one for your phone). Created in a trendy half-moon silhouette in smooth lightly ribbed faux leather, the Rachel is a 2-in-1 elegant and practical purse that can be worn two ways—on the shoulder with the removable silver chain or as a crossbody with its adjustable, removable nylon strap. Because they work with polyurethane, an alternative to leather that’s less harmful to the environment than PVC, the bags are also PETA-certified.
This half-moon bag features a versatile 2-in-1 design that can be worn either as a shoulder bag or as a crossbody.
Banana Republic Vegan Suede Slouch Tote
Eco-chic and cruelty-free, this Banana Republic Tote is perfect for fall.
The soft and smooth feel of faux suede gives this slouch tote its luxurious feel, while the rich brown shade ups the ante on the look of luxury. Extra details like diagonal stitch detailing in front, a magnetic closure, and an interior zipper pocket inside seal the deal. Thanks to its soft structure, it really is a great complement to any casual outfit you have at the ready.
Who says you can’t enjoy suede sans animal skins?
Katie Loxton Zana Fold Out Wristlet Wallet
This Katie Loxton wristlet is your go-to accessory for on-the-go chic.
This British fashion and lifestyle brand is designed by hand in Oxfordshire and turns out high-quality, vegan leather products that stand the test of time in both style and substance. The brand new Zana Fold Out Wristlet Pouch is the ultimate day-to-night accessory, offering up a chic yet classic, minimal design in high-quality vegan leather. The high-end details don’t go unnoticed, as it serves up gold-tone hardware, a detachable keychain, and an interior that includes a wide money slot and zip compartment to store all your small essentials.
Just compact enough for your essentials, this Katie Loxton wallet is stylish and minimalistic.
Melie Bianco Larissa Mini Recycled Vegan Top Handle Bag
This bag has elegance woven right into its attractive design.
Following the shoulder bag trend, the Melie Bianco Larissa handle bag's slouchy shape, intricate weave, and playful chunky knot come together to create an everyday bag that exudes subtle yet sophisticated glamour. Crafted from soft cruelty-free vegan leather from recycled polyurethane, there’s a rich sheen that rivals any of its true leather counterparts. The small size shouldn’t sway you—it easily fits a cell phone, lipstick, small mirror, and wallet—making it perfect for a night on the town.
This vegan leather satchel is a sustainable fashion statement you won’t want to let go of.
Matt & Nat Adel Micro Vegan Satchel
This might be one of the most stylish bags we’ve seen in a while.
Leading the charge in favor of vegan leather for almost three decades, Matt & Nat’s motto is “live beautifully.” And that’s exactly what your outfit will say when it’s accompanied by this micro satchel. As part of the Purity collection, the bag boasts on-trend double top handles, a front flap closure, and a detachable and adjustable crossbody strap. The outer body and lining are made from 100 percent recycled windshield glass resin, and the interior lining is crafted from 100 percent recycled plastic bottles (they use approximately 21 per bag).
If you love the design of this bag, you’ll love the color options even more: there are 10 attractive shades to choose from.
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