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 unexpected, environmentally conscious materials and based an entire company around them.
While Nahui Ollin uses candy wrappers, Harveys is known for their popular woven “seatbelt bags”. As strange is it sounds, the material has proven to be a smart choice given its durability and variety of colors. Some of their handbags, mostly in solid colors, tend to look like picnic baskets to me, but I stopped in my tracks when I came across this fun rugby version.
The alternating blue and white seatbelts create a striped pattern that makes me think of a cottage beach house all decked out for the summer. The rugby satchel gives me the itch to grab swimwear and a floppy straw hat and head to the water. I’m not sure if Harveys was intending to provoke that feeling with the stripes, but it definitely has a casual summer vibe.
As mentioned before, the entire bag is made from recycled seatbelts. Although some of Harveys other creations actually look like a bag made from the car part, most people probably wouldn’t immediately guess the material of this one. The nylon blend is practical, durable, and most likely waterproof.
The interior features a Harveys logo-printed lining and several pockets. If you prefer bolder colors, the collection also comes in red and white stripes. Look for more rugby handbag styles and sizes as well.
More Features of the Rugby Satchel
- Measures 14 x 4 x 8 inches
- Double handles with 12 inch drop
- Keychain hook inside
