Designer handbags made from eco-leather

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Designer handbags made from eco-leather

by Kyle Hepp (Subscribe to Kyle Hepp's posts)
Apr 1st 2008 @ 6:50PM

Filed under: Fashion

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Gallery: Eco-leather designer handbags

Julia Cocco Degrade' Patent Eco-leather Clutch with Chain Strap $145

Francesco Biasia Meg Orchid Pink Straw and Eco-Leather Satchel Bag $318

Stella McCartney Patent Patchwork Tote $1,195

Stella McCartney Large Patent Saddle Bag $1,095

Roccobarocco Black All Over Shimmering Signature Hobo Bag $172

How is Barneys going green? Designers donate water bottles for charity. Plus, check out the latest sexy eco-fashion from Guess.

I know how hard it can be for the green fashionista. You see an "it" bag that everyone has this season and you love it. It's stylish, chic, trendy, everything you want in a bag. There's only one small problem -- it's made out of leather. Fortunately for you, more and more designers are taking part of the green movement and are switching over to eco-leather.

If you don't know what eco-leather is, Green Consumer Guide gives us the definition, "This material is made from 80% cotton and 20% synthetic micro-fibre. Eco-leather shares the same characteristics as ordinary leather, yet has many benefits. Colouring for instance is a much simpler process, and the material does not wear or flake over time."

As an added bonus, eco-leather is sometimes cheaper than regular leather, so aside from just saving the planet, you'll be saving a little money too! But, I do say sometimes, because in the cases of a few designers (such as Stella McCartney) who are already famous for their eco-designs, you're paying for the name, not the material.

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4-01-2008 @ 10:03PM

Winterblue said...

I don't understand. What exactly is eco-leather?

4-01-2008 @ 10:02PM

kylehepp said...

It's just a fake leather. No animals are involved in the making of animal leather...

4-01-2008 @ 11:40PM

Rebecca said...

To answer Winterblue's question, here's an eco-fashion 101 guide...

http://www.divinecaroline.com/article/37/45867

4-30-2008 @ 4:40PM

Carlos Trujillo said...

Salutations, my name is Carlos Trujillo and I live in Colombia, the purpose of this e-mail is to ask you if you are interested in getting leather samples to see if any of those references are useful for your company, we have a company that sell leather ready to be manufactured into accessories.

If you are interested let me know trough this e-mail address to send you the samples and its price and please forgive me for my English… I am trying to improve it.

Regards

Carlos Trujillo

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