Long before everyone else was on the eco fashion bandwagon, Helen Reigle championed green design with her accessories label Her Design. Since its inception in 2004, the brand has grown to become a favorite of celebrities like Eliza Dushku and Helen Mirren.
Her Design handbags feature cruelty-free materials including recycled microsuede and polyester, organic cotton, linen, hemp, and PVC-free vegan leather. There are bags of all styles, from small clutches to large laptop bags, each with a clean, modern design.
Her Design purses are currently made in a small factory in Costa Rica under fair trade conditions. It might seem disappointing to some that the bags are made off shore, but it’s all part of Her Design’s master plan. Costa Rica hopes to become the first carbon neutral country by 2021, and Her Design wants to be a part of it.
Her Design handbags are relatively affordable, with all accessories priced under $200. But if you need another reason to support the label it’s worth considering that 2% of sales benefit environmental and youth-orientated causes. That’s a small percentage to be sure, but it’s still more than many high-end labels give!
The eco-friendly Her Design handbags are available online through the label’s website.
