IT'S ALL IN THE BAG

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IT'S ALL IN THE BAG

Written by Magaly Fuentes - Sunday, 29 November 2009

MAR Y SOL

Built to last, fashion and function, remarkably creative, unconventional materials – these are all characteristics of the parade of Eco “IT” bags gracing the fashion scene.

Incorporating cutting edge style with classic sophistication and seamlessly blending idealism with practicality, then furthering the allure with eco-fabrications and sustainable practices, here are just a few of the labels delivering irresistible bags while putting a whole new spin on the term “it’s in the bag”…

HEATHER HERON

Think refined, versatile, eco glam – this is just a small depiction of the luxurious Heather Heron hemp bag collections. The finest European hemp is carefully crafted into bags of all sizes and shapes built to last but yet so pretty, simple and soft to the hand. These bags will force you to finally shake the old mental images of thick and rough hippie-like hemp garments and accessories.

KIM WHITE

Kim White

uses dead-stock textiles intended for use in American automobiles. The bags each come tagged with the year and make of the car they were made for and these one of a kind fabrications, primarily from the 70’s and 80’s, carry the color, strength, and style of the automotive industry into the fashion industry proving once again that one person’s trash may very well be another’s treasure.

A message inside each Matt and Nat bag lets you know how many recycled water bottles were used to make the lining. Upcoming collections for both women and men will use recycled water bottles for lining as well as the shell of bags. This Eco Fashion House offers stylish bags ranging from an every day yet anything but ordinary handbag collection to top of the line briefcase and laptop bags to ultra cool yet super functional diaper bags.

MATT NAT

Other standout eco labels include Mar y Sol featuring colorful bags handmade in Madagascar and Kenya through a unique combination of traditional weaving techniques and contemporary thought; and Teich who uses hemp, organic cotton, vegetable-tanned leathers and vintage fabrics crafted into exceptionally well constructed bags featuring clean lines and a very modern approach in design.