Since 2007, British designer Tamara Fogle has taken recycling to the next level with her diverse range of eco-friendly handbags.
Fogle helps to differentiate herself from all those other eco-friendly labels by using unusual materials. There are collections made from antique German flour sacks, vintage Indian quilts, and vintage military sacks, to name a few. These are real vintage materials, rather than just old offcuts. Some of those military tents date back to the 40s, while those antique flour sacks originated between the 1830s and 1930s!
Sadly the leather bags and trim on the upcycled models is brand new though, which does lose the brand more than a few green points. I have to wonder why Fogle wouldn’t source leather offcuts, or even find a high-quality vegan alternative! It’s certainly enough to turn off the serious eco-shoppers.
Fogle’s background in antiques and interior styling has clearly played a part in the design of these purses, which have a classic vintage appeal. All Tamara Fogle purses are produced in family-run workshops in Fogle’s native London to minimize the carbon footprint.
Tamara Fogle handbags are available at selected boutiques in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, Japan, and Australia. And no matter where you are, you can find them at Tamara Fogle’s online store.
[Image Source: Tamara Fogle website]
