El Naturalista gets the balance between style and sustainability right with its eco-friendly handbag collection.
The Spanish label began as a green footwear brand, but has recently added some chic purses to the mix. There are only seven different designs at this point, but by starting small El Naturalista has ensured each one’s a standout. I particularly love the asymmetrical design, unique clasp, and vibrant hue of the shoulder bag pictured. What about you?
It might seem unusual to call a bag made of real leather green, but El Naturalista is committed to using only recycled skins. This process saves the materials from landfill, and minimizes the label’s carbon footprint.
The El Naturalista bags are created in conjunction with indigenous artisans, who are employed under fair trade conditions. The socially-conscious label further gives back through The Atauchi Project, a non-profit initiative which helps to educate and care for needy children in the communities El Naturalista’s artisans live.
Clearly El Naturalista is a label with its priorities in the right place, and when its handbags are cute to boot. Its stylish green accessories are available in selected boutiques around the world and from the eco-friendly Spanish label’s online store.
