The handbags from Oregon fashion label Nau are a great choice for green girls with classic style.
Pronounced “now,” the brand is committed to sustainable and eco-friendly materials. Its purses are made from organic cotton and recycled materials, including polyester and wintry wool felt.
Nau designs are minimalist and classic, although they could also be accused of being a bit pedestrian. The color palette is in keeping with this; bags are only available in black and a dark brown shade called earth. Looking at them I found myself craving color; there’s a place for basic bags of course as wardrobe staples, but it’d be nice to have the option to carry something more playful.
With most Nau bags costing more than $100, I’m thrilled to see the brand giving back. It donates 2% of every sale to its humanitarian and environmental Partners for Change. These include the micro loans group Kiva, humanitarian organization Mercy Corps, and social change group Ashoka.
Nau bags are available from selected retailers in the United States and Switzerland, C by Connect, and Nau’s online store.
