8 eco-responsible handbags

Tweed, organic cotton, hemp, cork… Brands are not short of ethical materials to make eco-responsible bags. Natural, vegan and sustainable, they represent great ethical alternatives to the polluting or poor-quality materials used in traditional leather goods.

From the minimalist small handbag to the large tote bag, we have selected the most beautiful eco-responsible handbags to find exclusively at Meanwhile Boutique.  
 

#1 - Eco-responsible handbag: XL vegan apple leather handbag - several colors

Handmade in France

XL vegan apple leather handbag - several colors

125.00€

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♻️ Recycling
🇪🇺 Made in Europe
🇫🇷 Made in France
🌀 Zero-waste lifestyle
🐨 Vegan
👤 Craftsmanship
💎 Limited edition
🔁 Upcycling
🗓️ Made to order

This ergonomic XL handbag from the Atelier Ikigai brand is designed to offer you maximum comfort and style, whether you wear it crossbody or as a hip bag. Made with eco-responsible materials such as apple leather and a cotton strap, this piece is ideal for those looking for both sustainability and modern design. Its magnetic flap and adjustable strap add practicality and elegance to your outfit.

Choosing this ergonomic handbag means opting for a product that combines comfort, style and environmental responsibility. Perfect for everyday use, it will add a touch of elegance while respecting your ethical values.

To discover all our upcycled bags, click here.

#2 - Eco-responsible handbag: the Large tote bag by Manoe

 
Discover the Quilted Large Tote Bag, a real explosion of colors that will brighten your days! Whether for your market shopping, a day at the beach or to add a touch of color to your everyday life, this bag is made for you. With its practical zippered inner pocket, you can carry your belongings safely.

Treat yourself or someone special with this authentic and colorful tote bag, perfect for combining style, practicality and ethics. Don't miss this opportunity to add a unique piece to your collection, while supporting craftsmanship!

#3 - Vegan leather handbag by Version 

Vegan leather handbag - All Day mid - 210 €

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♻️ Recycling
🇪🇺 Made in Europe
🏡 Made locally
👤 Craftsmanship
💎 Limited edition
🐨 Vegan
🇫🇷 Made in France

Discover the All Day Mid, a "mid size" version of the brand's famous All Day Shoulder Bag, designed to perfectly adapt to your everyday life. Made from premium vegan leather, this bag is an example of elegance and sustainability.

Brother and sister originally from the south of France, it was with a shared passion for minimalism and eco-designed accessories that Marion and Julien founded "Version", a brand that offers environmentally friendly fashion accessories. This eco-responsible French brand has its own Version of fashion. Handbags, baguette bags... It combines different innovative materials with traditional leatherworking craftsmanship to create ethical, modern and trendy pieces.

#4 - Blue double bucket bag with shoulder strap

Bucket handbag with shoulder strap - 89 €

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🐨 Vegan
♻️ Recycling
🇫🇷 Made in France
🏡 Made locally
👤 Craftsmanship
✅ Certified
🗓️ Made to order
🌳 Forest preservation

Let yourself be seduced by this bright blue pouch shoulder bag, lined in high-quality blue cotton and made from recycled inner tubes. Practical and elegant, it has two pockets to keep your essentials close at hand. An ethical and unique accessory that combines style and sustainability.

Founded in 2019 and based in Poissy, in the Yvelines, REEV was born from the desire to integrate sustainable and ethical practices into the fashion industry. The brand offers a range of minimalist and practical products, including bags: handbags, crossbody bags, backpacks, weekend bags, as well as belts and various accessories. Each creation is made from recycled materials, ensuring a reduced ecological footprint. The aesthetics of REEV items combine elegance and respect for the environment, offering consumers the best responsible and sustainable fashion alternative.

#5 - Eco-responsible cork bucket bag by Vdeb 

Ethical natural cork bucket bag - 230 €

Long criticized for its lack of shoulder strap and lack of practicality, the French brand Vdeb reinvents the bucket bag in its own way. This ethical handbag in cork has 2 interchangeable handle systems: handles to hold it by hand and a shoulder strap to carry it on your shoulder. 

An eco-responsible handbag, vegan and resistant, it is designed in 100% natural Portuguese cork. It has several storage pockets: a small zippered one on the outside and a large one that closes with a small snap button. 

Available in several colors: pink, black and natural cork.

#6 - Eco-responsible vegan leather handbag by Theane

Handcrafted handbag in vegan leather - 140 €

Values: 
🗓️ Made to order
🇫🇷 Made in France
🇪🇺 Made in Europe
💎 Limited edition
🐨 Vegan
👤 Craftsmanship

For lovers of a sober and chic aesthetic, the Théane brand offers the Hobo Bag. Its capacity allows it to hold an A4 pouch and a laptop, making it both functional and elegant.. Handmade by the founder in plant-based alternative leather made from grape marc, this bag is both soft and robust.

Théane is a plant-based leather goods brand of artisanal manufacture in the Centre Val-de-Loire region. Most of the creations are made from a "vegan leather" made from grape marc. This gem of innovation, which comes from northern Italy, is made of 80% plant-based and recycled materials and revalues waste from wine and vegetable oil production.

#7 - Totissimo eco-responsible handbag by Canussa 

Handmade totissimo handbag - 145.20 €

Values: 
🇪🇺 Made in Europe
🐨 Vegan
👐🏽 Social and solidarity impact
👤 Craftsmanship
⚖️ Fair trade
🏠 Made locally

The Totissimo bag from the Canussa brand is an accessory that is both practical and committed. Handmade in Spain, it is designed in a resistant, waterproof and durable vegan material. Its adjustable size adapts to all situations, from everyday to outings. Its SEAQUAL® lining comes from recycled plastics recovered from the ocean.

#8 - Eco-responsible handbag for shopping 

Floral shopping bag - 75 €

Values: 
✅ Certified
🇫🇷 Made in France
🇪🇺 Made in Europe
🌿 Organic / Bio
👤 Craftsmanship
💎 Limited edition
🐨 Vegan
👐🏽 Social and solidarity impact

Explore your passion for the eco-friendly lifestyle with this attractive cotton bag while enjoying its robustness and practicality. Whether for a day at the beach, a trip or for shopping, this bag is the ideal companion while remaining environmentally friendly.

Nevice is an independent fashion brand that reinvents women's fashion by combining Tanzanian tradition and Parisian modernity. Founded in 2014 in Dar es Salaam by Naima, a stylist trained between Africa and Europe, the brand is based on a strong conviction: fashion can be beautiful, responsible and deeply human.

Inspired by the colors of the Indian Ocean and local craftsmanship, Naima creates unique prints that she designs herself and has printed by a European partner before transforming them in her workshop-boutique in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. This artisanal mastery, from design to manufacturing, guarantees quality, transparency and aesthetic consistency.

We hope you liked the selection we prepared just for you. Small, large, square, round... you now have the choice in terms of ethical handbags! 

Feel free to share your favorite from the selection in the comments. 👇🏼