Looking for an eco-conscious vegan handbag but cannot really afford to pay $150 or more for one? Or you’re completely new to vegan fashion and you have no idea where to buy your next tote? Or you just want to discover the hottest new cruelty-free brands that don’t compromise on style? You’re going to find exactly what you’re looking for in this post!
I’ve put together a list of vegan leather brands that aren’t only extremely stylish, but also affordable. Even though most fast fashion brands sell vegan bags, I didn’t include them in this list. I only included brands that have similar values to The Pretty Planeteer.
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If you want to buy less fast fashion, but don’t know where to shop instead, this post is going to be great for you too because you’ll get to know a lot of sustainable accessories brands that sell clothes at a similar price you’re used to. So you can ease into shopping sustainably instead of stressing yourself out with $200 purchases at high-end designer brands.
I know I’m going to purchase my next bag from one of these brands, but it’s very hard to choose. I hope by the end of this post you go from zero ideas to having more than enough choices. And hopefully, you’ll be also convinced that vegan fashion can be just as stylish and trendy as non-vegan fashion.
Here are the best vegan bag brands to shop from on a budget:
1. JW PEI
Based in: United States
PETA-approved: yes
Price range: $20 – $270
JW PEI bags look so stylish and high-end you wouldn’t say they cost under $100. In fact, their prices start at $40! However, they have added some higher-end items such as tote bags lately which might be a bit more expensive.
If you’re looking for a trendy statement piece, JW PEI is your go-to brand. Their bags are all over my Instagram feed and they are really unique and eye-catching pieces.
The brand wants to create bags that are accessible, effortless, and empowering. In addition to accessible prices and effortless style, their designs celebrate feminine beauty and want to empower women to be their best selves.
Using sustainable, vegan materials is also one of their core values. Their bags are made with durable vegan PU leather and fabric made of recycled plastic bottles.
2. Melie Bianco
Based in: United States
PETA-approved: yes
Price range: $10 – $150
Melie Bianco is another great example of extremely stylish vegan bags. Their goal is to make luxury more affordable to women with every budget. You can purchase their bags for under $150. And these are not only going to get you a couple of compliments, but they are good for your conscience as well. Melie Bianco bags are 100% cruelty-free, ethical, and sustainable.
The brand produces its bags in an ethical factory in China. Their workers receive fair wages, they have breaks and paid vacations, and they don’t employ underage workers.
They also use sustainable PU leather, a cruelty-free alternative to leather. It’s a strong and durable material that is perfect for bags you want to keep for a long time.
If you’re looking for a stylish and trendy bag, that’s also ethical, cruelty-free, and affordable, I highly recommend checking out Melie Bianco!
3. Pixie Mood
Based in: Canada
PETA-approved: yes
Price range: $20 – $100
Pixie Mood bags are beautiful, timeless, and minimal. And they come in a lot of different shapes and sizes to make sure you can find the perfect match that’ll get you through your busy life. They are the perfect minimalist everyday essentials. Pixie Mood’s style is very similar to another Canadian vegan brand, Matt & Nat, but their bags cost half the price. They cost anywhere between $20-$100 which is an awesome price regarding that Pixie Mood bags are also ethically made and sustainable.
Sustainability is one of the brand’s core values. They make their bags with sustainable materials such as PU leather, cork, and recycled plastic lining. For their packaging, they only use recyclable and compostable materials.
Pixie Mood also manufactures in an ethical factory where the worker’s rights are respected and their safety is guaranteed.
If you’re in need of a minimalist, everyday bag that’ll make you proud every time you look at it, Pixie Mood is your best choice!
4. Noize
Based in: Canada
PETA-approved: yes
Price range: $28 – $165
Noize is a vegan fashion brand from Canada. They offer a great variety of clothing and accessories to men and women including some stunning handbags.
The brand is working on some great sustainable initiatives such as using durable PU leather and recycled plastic lining, and all its products are cruelty-free and vegan!
Plus, Noize is quite affordable and offers so many cool bags to choose from!
5. Collection & Co
Based in: United Kingdom
PETA-approved: no
Price range: $68 – $115
Collection & Co is another UK-based vegan brand that has a range of amazing shoes! But they have a small collection of modern and stylish handbags as well which are all under $100.
Collection & Co goods are designed in the UK and produced in Greece, in a family business with a lot of attention and care.
The brand wants to create shoes and bags that have the look and feel of leather products, but which are cruelty-free and sustainable. They don’t compromise on the aesthetic.
To protect the environment, Collection & Co makes only small quantities in each collection, and they also repurpose the leftover materials from previous collections so nothing goes to landfill.
They also sell other accessories like vegan belts, hats made of upcycled cotton, and trendy sunglasses. Also, their sneakers look awesome! Make sure to check everything out on their site!
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6. Call It Spring
Based in: Canada
PETA-approved: yes
Price range: $30 – $50
Call It Spring makes super affordable, fashion-forward vegan shoes and handbags.
The Canadian PETA-approved brand is taking small steps towards sustainability such as opting for water-based PU leather, incorporating more recycled materials in its designs, and eliminating all single-use plastics from its packaging.
If you’re looking for a stylish vegan bag for under $50, you should definitely check out Call It Spring!
7. Femni
Based in: United Kingdom
PETA-approved: no
Price range: $91 – $119
Femni is a vegan brand from the UK, and their bags are so freakin’ stylish. Their bags cost around $100 but they look so high-end you would think they’re at least 5 times more expensive.
But they aren’t because Femni is committed to selling high-quality vegan goods at an affordable price. Femni bags are edgy, on-trend, and cruelty-free. They are the perfect vegan accessories to complete any look. Whether you like more classic styles or statement pieces, you’re going to find both at the London-based Femni. But I can guarantee, it’s going to be hard to choose which one to get because they all look amazing!
They are made of high-quality PU leather which is very durable and long-lasting. The only problem with Femni bags is that they’re going to make your friends jealous. But don’t worry, the worst-case scenario is that they also have to buy one for themselves.
Being a vegan advocate has never been this easy and fashionable. And by supporting this brand you also support a future that’s more ethical and sustainable!
8. Retiem (Etsy)
Based in: United States
PETA-approved: no
Price range: $54 – $89
Retiem is an Etsy shop based in San Francisco, California that sells vegan leather goods with a modern, minimalist aesthetic.
Their pieces are gorgeous, unique, and 100% cruelty-free. Retiem bags are also at a very reasonable price point which is just another thing to love about this brand!
Retiem is a perfect choice for minimalists who love to look high-end on a budget!
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9. The Lovely Things
Based in: Hong Kong
PETA-approved: yes
Price range: $38 – $103
The Lovely Things focuses on vegan goods that are kind to animals and to our planet. They are also committed to keeping their prices low to enable more people to purchase beautifully designed vegan accessories.
The brand doesn’t only care for the animals, they’re also interested in the people who make their goods. 80% of their lovely bags are handmade in Hong Kong, and the other 20% is manufactured in a certified ethical factory in Guangzhou.
What makes The Lovely Things even more special is that they use only sustainable, natural materials: cork and pinatex. Cork is a very lightweight, water repellent material made of wood which is surprisingly suitable for bags. And pinatex is made of pineapple leaves which is the byproduct of pineapple farming so it has no additional impact on the environment. Both materials are vegan staples and they have a very unique, modern look.
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The Lovely Things bags are great conversation starters on vegan and sustainable fashion and they would make a lovely gift for a handbag-lover!
10. Thamon
Based in: United Kingdom
PETA-approved: no
Price range: $70 – $130
Thamon’s gorgeous bags are made of tree leaves! This vegan leather alternative is not only sustainable but makes such a unique pattern no other material does!
Only leaves that have naturally fallen are collected, then handmade, and hand-dyed into the beautiful material you see on the bags which makes each piece one-of-a-kind!
Harvesting leaves and crafting the bags also provides fair income to local communities.
If you’re looking for a vegan bag that’s timeless, elegant, but also quite unique, we recommend you to take a look at Thamon’s collection!
11. Kula
Based in: United Kingdom
PETA-approved: yes
Price range: £10 – £38
Kula is a new and innovative vegan brand that creates bags made of a material called Texon Vogue. Texon Vogue is a durable and washable paper. Yes, paper, you read it right! This paper material is certified by Forestry Stewardship Council and also by Oeko-Tex. These certifications ensure that the material was sourced from responsibly managed forests and that no harmful substances were used in the production.
The brand is committed to vegan fashion, and they are ready to make the fashion industry more environmentally-friendly and ethical!
Kula bags are so cool and unique. And they are great for school or even for work. And they are super affordable too! At the moment kula bags are priced at around £30 which is the equivalent of $37.5!
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