Nahui Ollin adds a new twist to the old woven bag look with this contrasting bold color closure.

Using a Mayan technique, we are all familiar with Nahui Ollin's style, weaving pretty contrasting patterns with everyday materials. This particular purse is best in the black and white chequered pattern, where the bold red flap ...

Ahoy me hearties! The time has come to walk the plank! Shiver me timbers!

*Ahem* Apologies everyone, but there is something strangely entertaining about this simple pirate bag, and I simply couldn't help myself!

The funky skull and crossbones transfer brings a hint of individuality to a simple canvas shopper. The symbol never goes ...

Baggu's line of reusable shopping totes are environmentally-friendly, durable, and as stylish as a replacement for plastic grocery bags can be. Actually, these tough, little ripstop nylon bags are popular for more than just supermarket shopping since their cute style options, including stripes, florals, and other prints, make them appropriate for everyday ...

Taiwan-born Linda Wong has combined her love of the planet and fashion in her handbag label, Canopy Verde. The brand offers practical, environmentally friendly, and stylish purses.

The label was a labor of love for the new mom, in more ways than one. In fact, Linda was finalizing details of ...

Many of Nahui Ollin’s cute candy wrapper purses are for girls who travel light. This Barhandle Satchel shows the eco-friendly designer is just as skilled at working on a larger scale.

Larger is a relative term though. Packrats shouldn't pick this up expecting a substitute for their well-worn oversized carryall. It's a ...

Sometimes I think that Matt & Nat handbags are more impressive when you them in person rather than in photos, but this is one case where the purse stands out nicely in a photograph as well.

The Werner Japanese Paper Tote features Matt & Nat's signature crinkled manmade leather texture. Although some people might say ...

Today marks the first International Plastic Bag Free Day, a global initiative which encourages everyone to ditch the plastic bags and carry their groceries home in reusable totes.

The event is the brainchild of the United Kingdom's Marine Conservation Society, but it's received support around the world. The organization has ...

Forget hemp and candy wrappers. The latest eco-friendly fad is handbags made from billboards. Previously these purses were exclusive to green labels like Artecnica and GG2G, but now some big name designers are cashing in on the trend. The latest to don their eco-warrior hat is Chinese Laundry.

It makes ...

I wouldn't exactly call catalog company Land's End a brand on the cutting edge of fashion, but they are making some advances in eco-friendly production.

The retailer is adding a new line of "green" bags to its collection of apparel and accessories. The new products include backpacks, messenger bags, totes, and travel ...

I'm not sure why I've been in the mood to browse through briefcases lately, but I keep running across some great versions of this stereotypical work bag style. Matt & Nat's take on the handbag is quite the opposite of the Hobo International Barbara that I recently found but much more ...

Everyone knows that the stranger and more eco-friendly the handbag material, the more popular the handbag. We have seen licence plate bags, hosepipe purses and even handbags made from old seatbelts, and all in the name of green credentials and recyclable fashion.

Now little known designer Elaine Turner has jumped on ...

Matt & Nat have a knack for creating environmentally-friendly handbags that don't skimp on style. The Zed tote is the label's answer to the oversized trend. It's a purse that's as big on looks as it is on practicality.

It's made from the brand's iconic Japanese Paper vegan leather, a cruelty-free alternative ...

Vivienne Westwood has given her iconic bowler bag an eco-friendly makeover for a new climate change awareness campaign. It's a cause close to the heart of the designer, who has participated in G20 protests and interviewed scientists and environmentalists about the issue.

The Yasmine tote is part of a ...

Slouchy and casually chic, the Kempt Pure Tote is a great choice for the jeans and Frye boots girl come fall.

This is one of those bags that screams autumn. Your hands start to itch for once the weather turns chilly, but it would still be perfectly appropriate other times of the year.

The ...

Here at BagBunch, we're always on the lookout for handbags that are more than mere arm candy. While there’s a place for frothy pieces of high fashion, it's encouraging to find purses that give back to our environment and the global community. Tag Bag does both with its recycled ...

Noblivity is taking the world by storm with its eco-friendly accessories cleverly crafted from recycled fire hoses. The British brand recently inked a deal with the Elvis and Kresse Organization to grow retail outlets in the United States.

Noblivity creates high-quality handbags and belts from British fire hoses. The fabric is ...

The time has come to do a little something for our home, planet Earth. But don't worry, because at least it is fun with this environmentally friendly handbag from quirky designers Littleearth.

With vintage always in the big magazines, Polka Dot is a style that never goes out of fashion. This cylindrical metal ...

Harveys may have some hot competition on its hands, with Maggie Bags looking to steal its seatbelt purse crown. Just like Harveys, the Tennessee-based Maggie Bags label creates eco-friendly accessories from recycled seatbelts.

But it's not quite more of the same. While Harveys handbags feature a traditional lattice design, Maggie Bags ...

This just might be the cutest Nahui Ollin handbag I've come across so far. Despite the busy barcode paper of which it is constructed, the overall result is somehow simple and pleasing to the eye ... or at least mine in particular.

Though I'm fully supportive of creative, eco-friendly fashion, I don't ...

If you thought environmentally-friendly fashion meant organic totes and recycled candy wrapper bags, Yves Saint Laurent is here to prove you wrong. The label has taken the idea of using recycled materials and gone in a new direction for couture.

Under the design direction of Stefano Pilati, YSL has released a ...

Retro car enthusiasts love the loud fabrics used in automobile interiors in the 1970s and 80s. Now female automotive addicts can own handbags crafted from these unique materials.

Kim White Handbags are created from never-used textiles intended for American automobiles. Each purse is tagged with the year and make of the ...

Kate Spade and Kenneth Cole aren't just selling amazing handbags at their new retail outlets in Manchester, Vermont. They're also helping to save the planet.

The side-by-side stores share a revolutionary heating and cooling system which uses geothermal technology.
"We're doing our part. We as a company would like to make ...

According to The SAK, if you want to live "happy and free," all you've got to do is buy one of their handbags. The eco-friendly movement might be rapidly growing in the fashion world, but The SAK is no newcomer to the trend as they've been designing with a purpose since ...

Though I'm really not sure why, home shopping channel QVC seems to be quite popular in the fashion world right now. Big names like Erin Fetherston and Rachel Zoe have landed deals with the company, and even Betsey Johnson is practically begging for a diffusion line with them.

Well, one of the newest debuts ...

The SAK is one of many modern designers recognizing that green is the new black. The crocheted Eco Harmony Shopper didn't win me over, but the Pax Eco Canvas Tote just might.

This lightweight tote is made from an environmentally friendly blend of jute and cotton. The natural toned fabric is ...

Harveys, creators of the stylish and environmentally friendly seat-belt bags, have now expanded their range to include this bright and colorful tote. The woven bags, made out of old seat-belts, have been suitably dressed up for the occasion.

Taking on a patchwork quality, you can get these medium totes in color combinations "Peaches ...

The SAK is known for its affordable yet stylish leather creations. It's abandoned its uptown girl image here for something that's a little more hippie-chic.

This shopper is from The SAK's eco-friendly SakRoots line. Its hand-crocheted body is crafted from an environmentally friendly combination of bamboo and viscose yarns. The rich ...

Don't you love a fashion label with a great name? As any marketing guru will tell you, having a great name can move your brand from average to brilliant. Make Love Not Trash have done just that, with an environmental statement dressed up in trendy 60s philosophies. It is the main reason that ...

Here at Bag Bunch we're longtime fans of the eco-friendly handbags created by Matt & Nat. Now the creative mind behind the brand, Inder Bedi, has launched a new environmentally-friendly accessories line dubbed Samsara.

The unusual moniker is a Sanskrit word meaning rebirth. Samsara's development is clearly that, with the ...

Earth Day might have been and gone, but that doesn't mean bagistas have stopped searching for stylish eco-friendly accessories. Kaija is the latest green label to make a splash with its organic and environmentally-friendly tote bags and clutches.

Kaija means "able," a word which resonates with meaning for designer Khrisna Justo. ...

Happy Earth Day! That's right, I'll take any excuse to shop for a new bag, and Earth Day is today's.

Reusable totes are one of the easiest, trendiest and most fashionable ways to help the planet. This Envirosax Organic Bamboo Bag is even eco-friendly in more ways than one.

It's reusable. Duh. It's ...

Green shopping is the it-phrase of the moment. We are all encouraged to think green, buy environmentally friendly, think about our impact on the world. So, how do we go about doing it, without sacrificing all we hold dear? Well, I think I have found the answer. Shop while you give!

Here ...

When luxury brand-owning company PPR is involved with a film, there are sure to be some fashion goodies released along side the project.

The company, which owns major designer brands like Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga, is sponsoring the soon-to-be-released movie Home. The film highlights environmental concerns around the world ...

Payless ShoeSource has launched a new eco-friendly range of shoes, handbags, jewelry, and socks.

The green zoe&zac line is created using organic cotton and linen, recycled rubber, and water-soluble glues. In keeping with Payless’ reputation for bargain buys, all products in the collection are priced under $30.

I've fallen for ...

Online fashion retailer Yoox.com is going green, with the launch of its new eco-friendly area, Yooxygen. Here eco-friendly shoppers will find various green products, including handbags, jewelry, books, and apparel.

Yoox.com founder Federico Marchetti says it's a "natural" progression for the site, which has long focused on "slow fashion."
"We have ...

EcoBags classic organic tote bag just got better. It's now available in a new lightweight version, perfect for those long days at the mall or weekly grocery visits.

It might not be as heavy as the average, but that doesn't mean it's a lightweight. This tote has been double stitched for added ...

I know that we aren't limited to white in the spring and summer months any longer, but I can't help but get excited for warm weather clothing when I see a pretty white handbag like this one.

The Matt & Nat Camden bag isn't made from your typical leather, but you'll hardly ...

With its eco-friendly design and funky style, this Neide Ambrosio conch bag is sure to be a favorite amongst green fashion fans.

It gets its edgy metallic look from recycled soda pop-tops. This crocheted mesh looks so striking, and saves the aluminum ring-pulls from becoming landfill. Black cotton is threaded through the ...

Green bagistas love Matt & Nat handbags for their eco-friendly ethos and bold contemporary designs. They're a lot chicer than an old canvas tote, and just as socially responsible. With a range of accessories for men and women including shoulder bags, clutches, weekenders, and laptop totes, something's bound to ...

EcoBags is one of the leading manufacturers of environmentally-friendly shopping bags. They might not have the style of Matt & Nat purses or Nahui Ollin accessories, but their practical appeal and affordable prices make them popular choices for green girls.

We've all seen plenty of canvas tote bags, but ...

I'm all about eco-friendly fashion. Give me an chic, up-cycled handbag any day of the week. It's a recent, important trend for the fashion industry that sometimes doesn't get enough credit, in my opinion. Designers like Nahui Ollin and Harveys are just two of many bag designers that have taken ...

Brazilian designer Neide Ambrosio sees the beauty in the everyday, using the objects we'd throw away to create her eco-friendly accessories range. We've admired her original handbags, but if you're in the market for something smaller the Spark Poptop Purses may be just the thing.

The aluminum tops of ...

Green girls can satisfy their handbag addiction with eco-friendly labels like Matt & Nat. This innovative brand creates vegan fashion accessories which look just as stylish as their big label counterparts. Want an environmentally friendly hobo? Matt & Nat deliver with their Big Drop bag.

This Big Drop bag looks a little ...

A Nahui Ollin bag is hard to miss. If you see a bag that looks like it's covered in candy wrappers, it's probably a Nahui Ollin original. When I hear recycled paper handbag, I don't think luxury, but these funky little creations certainly pique my interest. 

I'm all for eco-friendly manufacturing, and that's one ...

Salvatore Ferragamo has gone green, creating a luxury line of environmentally friendly handbags.

The Eco Ferragamo collection features purses made with a nontoxic tanning technique and dyed using tannins extracted from tree bark. They're then lined with handwoven hemp to withstand everyday use.

The results are bags that are biodegradable, water-resistant, and ...

Music superstar Pharrell Williams is the new owner, ambassador, and spokesman for Bionic Yarn, a textile company which creates eco-friendly fabrics from used plastic bottles.

Currently Bionic Yarn fabrics are used to create handbags, backpacks, workwear, denim, and home furnishings. The fledgling firm also has partnerships with ...

Portishead is more than just an English electronic band. It's also the name of this sexy shoulder bag from Matt & Nat!

Just like its musical namesake, the Portishead is original with an edgy vibe. Like all Matt & Nat handbags, it's made from all-vegan eco-friendly materials. You'd never know it though. ...

Eco-friendly fashionistas have fallen for the bold handbags from Matt & Nat. Their funky designs combine with all-vegan fabrics to create accessories that look good and are good for the planet.

This Zebrano shoulder bag is a classic example of the purses Matt & Nat are famous for. The crinkled exterior ...

English Retreads creates the handbags you'll never "tire" of. These contemporary purses have a rock and roll attitude and an environmentally-friendly philosophy.

The slick black exterior isn't leather. It's made from the inner tubes from truck and tractor tires! The tubes are cut, machine-washed, dried, removing all remnants of ...

Have you ever thought those celebrity must-have handbags were out of your price range? Well meet the "I’m Not a Plastic Bag" tote from British designer Anya Hindmarch. It's one of the world's most popular It bags, yet it originally retailed for a fiver.

Anya Hindmarch released these iconic handbags in collaboration with global social ...