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Maybe it has something to do with
Anya Hindmarch’s
I’m Not A Plastic Bag, or that celebrities are jumping
on the “go green” bandwagon, or that society is
becoming more aware that even the slightest changes can make a
lasting impact on Mother Earth,
regardless of the reason we're thrilled so many designers are
producing greener
fashion. Finally, we have
viable, fashion-forward handbag options in the eco category. Forget
about granola styling, these bags are high-fashion suitable for true
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Vegan Queen’s Eco IT Satchel 
is our favorite environmentally-conscious bag ever! Not only
is made from 100% organic, sustainable materials, but the brand also practices
sustainable shipping methods. ($769,
BUY NOW)
Now through May 5, 2008 save 10% off all Vegan Bags at
SHOPBagTrends.com. Use code "vegan10." May not combine with other
offers.
Read our exclusive interview with Vegan Queen.
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Ashley Watson’s Shoulder Bag, like all her bags, is
constructed from recycled leather* (usually vintage jackets). So,
no two bags are alike. ($265)
Read our exclusive interview with Ashley Watson. |
 
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Matt & Nat’s Grandmaster Tote is made from 'vintage' vegan
leather with brown stitching and trim, antique silver hardware, and
comes with a detachable shoulder strap for those hands-free moments. ($160) |
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Jack
& Marjorie's Bittersweet Bag is a delightful framed
clutch constructed from leather and recycled cotton canvas accented
with vintage buttons. ($110CAN, appox. $109US)
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aGain NYC's
Classic Clutch is made from plush, vintage brocade (in this case
leftover fabric "rescued" from an old factory in Brooklyn). ($130)
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Heather Heron's Magnolia Safety Clutch is made from hemp
with leather detailing. The foldover clutch style also reveals a
hidden pocket ideal for easy accesses to your favorite lipstick!
($310) |
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Beau Soleil Raw Cotton Tote
has a sturdy shape and a style conducive not only for grocery runs, but
fashion
trips. Next time you’re at the mall or a trendy
boutique, bring along this chic sack and forgo their
paper or plastic shopping bags. ($45) |
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Dogeared Canvas Bag in Kiss,
well not much to say about this one. It literally speaks for
itself. ($23) |
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ECOBAGS Talk GREEN to Me Tote - sustainable, biodegradable,
organic, cotton, reusable, renewable, reduce, recycle,
ecological, eco-chic ... are you getting all hot and bothered?
($14.99)
For more witty totes with quotes, check out what the BagTrends
BagGuru, Pamela Pekerman, has to share in her recent AOL story .
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Everyone has their own
definition for what constitutes "eco fashion" and "sustainable
fashion". Please don't e-mail us that some of these bags are
not
truly eco. Do email us if you have found other great eco brands
that you'd like us to review and profile!
info(at)bagtrends.com |
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