The Vegan Alternative to Designer Handbags

Most of us love the look of those designer leather handbags, thanks in part to their sleek lines and colorful patterns. Unfortunately, most of us also loathe the way those bags are made. If you are leading the vegan lifestyle, chances are you would never even consider carrying a genuine leather handbag. However, the good news is that modern technology has provided us with vegan materials that look strikingly authentic.

There is a wide variety of vegan synthetic material designed for use in the construction of clothing and accessories. Many people elect to purchase synthetic products for ethical reasons, and others purchase synthetic products simply because they are economical. The utilization of these vegan products can afford wearers the look and feel of designer clothing and accessories at a fraction of the cost. And what’s more is the fact that these products are constructed using completely animal friendly techniques.

Vegan faux leather and faux suede is constructed of a wide variety of materials. Some of the more popular faux leather materials are: Vegetan, which is a trade name for a particular type of microfiber. Lorica is a series of several types of microfiber that originated Japan. Birko-Flor is made of polyamide felt and acrylic and is used to create the look of patent leather. Birkibuc is another type of polyamide felt, but instead of the patent leather look, Birkibuc is used to create the look of nubuck. And finally, cork leather is a material that is derived from the bark of a particular type of oak tree called Cork Oak.

Vegan materials can be used to create a plethora of designer inspired accessories. These materials are suitable for the construction of belts, handbags, wallets, shoes, and a host other ‘must haves’. Because of the immense workability of these vegan materials, popular accessories can be easily manipulated for the addition of those popular ‘extras’ used to give designer accessories their signature appearance (i.e. the magnetic closure, the wide tooth zipper, the double-stitch pocket, and the reinforced shoulder strap). In other words, top quality synthetic material is just as durable and just as fashionable as genuine leather, without the stigma of animal cruelty.

So, if you’re in need of some new accessories, and you’re living the vegan lifestyle (or you simply appreciate the affordability of designer inspired, synthetic products) consider going vegan for your purchase. And remember, one of the best places to find quality vegan, designer inspired accessories is by shopping online. When you shop online, vegan accessories are only one mouse click away!