10 Trendy Vegan Leather Bags to Upgrade Your Purse Collection, From Luxury to Affordable Styles
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Vegan leather bags have become increasingly popular for their ability to give that chic look and feel of leather without using any animals products. Musicians and celebrities have embraced the vegan leather purse trend as well, with stars like Taylor Swift spotted carrying a vegan leather purse as well as bestie Selena Gomez, who opted for a couple of sparkly versions on her recent night out.
And it’s not just small shoulder bags that are being carried in the eco-friendly material, you can find basically any bag from crossbody designs to unique-shaped bags in vegan leather (I.e. non-animal hide) materials.
If you’re ready to ditch real leather purses and refresh your bag collection with cruelty-free styles you can show off day and night, Billboard Shopping did the research below to help you find the best vegan purses and vegan handbags for your style.
EDITOR'S PICK
Vegan Leather Saddle Bag
Quince is on a mission to deliver affordable luxury goods without sacrificing quality — and this vegan leather saddle bag is no exception. The purse comes with an adjustable strap to customize to your height and can be worn across your body or over your shoulder. Inside is a main compartment where you can store all the essentials, like you phone, wallet and keys.
CELEB HANDBAG PICK
Nirvana Purse
Get the Taylor Swift look with this Nirvana Purse from Aupen. The “Cruel Summer” singer has been seen wearing this vegan bag not once, but twice — and we can see why. The design boasts an asymmetrical body topped off with a gorgeous braided handle that you can pair with your date night outfits or brunch looks.
CROSSBODY PICK
Bostanten Vegan Leather Crossbody Bag
Keep your hands free with Bostanten’s vegan leather crossbody, which exudes a stylish yet casual quilted design and adjustable strap that’ll adapt to your needs. And did we mention there are four different pockets to store all you essentials (including your emergency lip gloss)? It’s so popular that more than 2,000 of these vegan leather bags have been purchased in the past month, according to Amazon.
LUXURY PICK
Stella McCartney Mini Falabella Faux Leather Tote
This mini faux leather tote from Stella McCartney is just begging for you to make the splurge. The exterior comes with an elevated silver chain handle that you can carry or wear across your body. The inside is also spacious enough to carry the current musician memoir you’re reading, so you don’t have to leave it at home.
CLUTCH PICK
Riah Fashion Convertible Vegan Leather Clutch
This vegan leather clutch is practically the definition of multipurpose as it comes with a three-in-one design that can adapt to your needs. You can wear it as a crossbody, wristlet or clutch depending on where you’re going. The inside features a large enough space for just the essentials like your phone, credit cards and concealer.
BACKPACK PICK
Brave Vegan Leather Backpack
Pick up this vegan leather backpack if you want a sleek accessory that’s also big enough to carry your books, water bottle and laptop. It’s designed with a main compartment as well as has a front pocket for extra room — plus, the side has a special pocket to store your smartphone for extra security.
SLING BAG PICK
MoKo Vegan Leather Sling Bag
MoKo’s leather sling bag combines style with affordability at an under $30 price tag. You can wear it across you front or back depending on your preferences and enjoy the personalization of the adjustable strap, which is made from a soft fabric for even more comfort and style.
TOTE BAG PICK
HOXIS Oversize Vegan Leather Tote
This oversized vegan leather tote bag boasts storage with a main compartment large enough to slide your laptop, notebooks and even a spare set of shoes if you need. The small button closure will help keep your belongings secure while the two faux leather straps can go over your shoulder for easier carrying.
FANNY PACK PICK
Kibou Vegan Leather Fanny Pack
Keep your hands and shoulders free with a compact and lightweight vegan leather fanny pack. This versatile bag can go across your waist or chest depending on your desires and feature two spacious pockets that zip closed to keep your smartphone, wallet and more safe and dry.
WEEKENDER BAG PICK
Seyfocnia Faux Leather Weekender Bag
You can even snag yourself a vegan leather weekender bag for when you’re off to visit friends and family for a short period. This Amazon one is not only less than $50, but comes with a special shoe pocket that’ll help keep your clothes from getting dirty. It also includes a removable strap that can transform it into a duffle bag.
What Are Vegan Leather Bags Made From?
Instead of relying on animal skin to achieve that smooth leather feel and look we’ve come to know, vegan leather is typically made from plant-based or sustainable materials. You’ll know if a bag is designed with vegan leather materials if it uses recycled plastic materials like polyurethane and polyvinyl chloride, which are some of the most common types of materials used.
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Rylee Johnston
Billboard
