An unlikely mix of reclaimed sailcloths, vintage kimonos, and horse reins make Susan Hoff’s surprisingly chic range of eco-friendly handbags. The San Francisco based designer is putting the style into shopping totes with her innovative handbag line.
Hoff’s passion for maritime materials comes from her own love for sailing. She once worked as a sailing instructor, and still has her 100 Tons U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s license.
Her sails are sourced from her circle of boating friends, who are always happy to donate the fabrics when they upgrade their vessels. Other bags in the range are made with soft vintage kimonos, but Hoff’s beloved sails are never too far away. They make sturdy fabric linings for these delicate totes. Reins from the horses that live on her mother’s Midwest farm form the bags’ durable handles.
Susan Hoff’s clean, green handbags are priced between $160 and $350, and are available from her online store.
