Former Microsoft employee Susanne Park has stepped away from the computers to launch her eco-friendly office handbag line Plaid Doctrine.
Plaid Doctrine bags are crafted from an innovative water and stain-resistant fabric made from recycled bottles. This material is then accented with authentic vegetable-tanned leathers. Vegans might turn their noses up at the use of genuine leather rather than a synthetic alternative, but the label reminds us that this vegetable-tanned skin creates less air pollution than manufactured plastic. The fabrics are patterned with traditional prints including plaid, stripes, and houndstooth checks.
Plaid Doctrine attempts to minimize its carbon footprint by sourcing as many domestic materials as possible and manufacturing its handbags entirely in the United States.
Susanne Park is starting small, releasing just four pieces: a briefcase, a laptop tote, an iPad sleeve, and a purse organizer. The Plaid Doctrine bags are available from $79 to $479 through the label’s online store.
