Best 23 Vegan Handbags Of 2020

Here are the word's best brands making stylish vegan leather handbags, for every budget, now in 2020.

Finally, vegan leather bags are getting the recognition they deserve in the world of fashion.

Compared to animal leather bags - which required the sacrifice on an animal to produce - vegan leather bags are cruelty-free alternatives that keep you looking good while doing good.

A recent LARA Media Group market study on 1000 vegan handbags, purses and backpacks has shown that 98 per cent of them were cheaper than the 'real things'.

This shows that vegan leather bags are better not only for the world but our wallets too.

In this article, I'll introduce you to 23 labels crafting amazing vegan handbags and purses, free from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a material known to contain phthalates (cancer-causing chemicals).

All brands on this list are known for their vegan handbags, purses and totes made from cruelty-free, organic, PU leather and organic materials such as apple leather, pineapple leaves, mushroom and cork.

1. Stella McCartney

Country: United Kingdom

Stella needs no introduction in the world of sustainable fashion, with her luxury lines of vegan, cruelty-free, and ethically made vegan purses.

The British designer uses vegetarian leather, ultra-suede, and recycled polyester.

Of all the brands on this list, Stella McCartney takes the cake when it comes to blending luxury with sustainability.

The brand's mission statement puts ethics and sustainable practices at the centre, with the aim of creating a world that treats people, planet, and animals equally.

That's why the company avoids fur and uses recycled materials, to reduce its environmental impact.

Stella McCartney's vegan alternatives retain patterns that resemble rare animal leather or snakeskin still to give the products that 'designer fee'.

2. Angela Whip

Country: USA

Angela Roi is a vegan and cruelty-free label from New York that uses its own blend of polyurethane 'leather'.

Creation of two co-founders (Angela and Roi, obviously) the brand wants to bring virtue to an otherwise competitive and wasteful industry: fashion.

The label's vegan leather and artisanal staple piece purses are ethically made from premium vegan materials while remaining affordable.

If you're looking for bucket bags, totes, pouches, saddlebags or any other staple pieces, Angela Roi has them in stunning colours and with superb design.

The company also gives back by supporting charities worldwide who fought against animal mistreatment and poaching.

3. Matt & Nat

Country: Canada

Matt & Nat is a sustainable label that makes vegan purses from cruelty-free leather alternatives and recycled materials, out of Montreal.

The brand's bags are ethically made from recycled plastic, cork, rubber, recycled nylon.

As a longtime leader in the vegan goods industry, with handbags, shoes, and other vegan accessories, Matt & Nat has implemented cruelty-free and ethical practices that utilise sustainable materials whenever possible.

From wallets to yoga bags and men's briefcases, Matt & Nat uses organic vegan leather to create that polished, high-end look.

4. Ahimsa Collective

Country: Australia

As a perfect example that luxury, animal love and sustainability can co-exist, Ahimsa Collective is on a mission to end fast fashion.

The label is providing high-end sustainable alternatives to animal leather and 'pleather' goods.

Formed from the 'a' meaning 'without' and 'himsa' meaning 'harm', Ahimsa Collective signifies "respect for all living beings and avoidance of harm towards others".

Ethical, social and environmental responsibility are upheld at every stage of the Ahimsa Collective.

Ahimsa is using some of the most innovative materials in its vegan handbags, combined with excellent design and artistic flair.

The label's intention is to offer vegan leather bags that are not only environmentally friendly but environmentally beneficial as well.

To do this, Ahimsa Collective creates handbags out of existing resources, would-be-waste and innovative plant-based textiles.

Moreover, each Ahimsa bag component has an 'End Of Life' program.

This extends from the closed-loop system of recycled water bottles that line the bags, to the raw material of the FSC Certified washable paper and piatex (pineapple leather) as the main material in the brand's bags.

5. JW PEI

Country: USA

Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, JW Pei has a minimalist style somehow similar to Matt & Nat.

However, uniquely to other vegan brands, JW Pei specialises in patina made vegan bags.

Made from high-grade polyurethane resin and ultra-fine microfiber bundles, patina mimics the structure of real leather.

The technology isn't new but JW Pei it brings it to vegan bags, as it's soft, beautiful and durable.

The lining of their bags is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles.

Moreover, whilst over 50% of all their plastics are recycled now, the aim is to make this 100% in two years and replace all major materials with recycled materials over the next 5 years.