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Good news: vegan leather alternatives are only getting more popular

Vegan fashion has evolved rapidly in the last few years—even back in 2019, Vogue Business reported that luxury brands’ stock of vegan items had increased over the year by 258%. So it’s not surprising that animal-free versions of all the classics are hitting the shelves every day. This is great news for animals, as vegan fashion and accessories are made without leather and other animal skins and furs. And while most clothing is easy to veganise, handbags often come under scrutiny for being made of unsustainable materials like plastic-based PVC.

But thanks to an increasing variety of more sustainable leather alternatives—from fruit-based leather to recycled rubber and cork—brands are creating gorgeous cruelty-free handbags that see you caring for animals and the planet while remaining stylish. Read on to discover our top 14 favourite vegan handbags.

Vegan handbags from more sustainable brands

1. LaBante Alder Shoulder Bag and Clutch

2. BEEN London Yael Clutch Bag

3. Lefrik Lua Bag

4. Up-Fuse Tokyo Buckle Bag

5. Sans Beast Sanctuary Handbag

6. BEDI Goodall+ Bag in Desserto Cactus Leather

7. O My Bag Beck’s Bum Bag in Uppeal

8. TORRAIN Kuna Crossbody Bag

9. Ucon Acrobatics Kiomi Bag

10. Svala Gaia Bag in Piñatex

11. ASK Scandinavia Clover Bag

12. Baggu Heart Bag

13. Théla Reversible Belt Bag

14. Mashu Irene Bag in Pink

Editor's note

Feature image via Mashu, all other images via brands mentioned. Good On You publishes the world’s most comprehensive ratings of fashion and beauty brands’ impact on people, the planet and animals. Use the directory to search thousands of rated brands.

We updated this article on 19 January 2026. Our editors frequently make updates to articles to ensure they’re up to date. We refreshed our selection of brands to ensure we’ve included brands with recent ratings and products.