Fashionistas often look to the runway for the season’s colors and styles. We’ve poured over the autumn/winter issues of our fave fashion mags and rather than bring you the conventionally made (and often insanely pricey) pieces that all the other sites do, here’s a round up of gorgeous vegan handbags—animal-free versions of our favorite runway trends. 

Jil Sander sent this pretty teal leather envelope clutch down runways for Fall, but its hefty price tag would keep all but the most dedicated fashionistas away. This vegan bag from Matt and Nat shares the same trench ivy color and feel as the Jil Sander version, but it’s animal-free, not to mention a little more budget-friendly.

Valentino‘s sleek black and white contrast clutch with its bracelet-like chain detail for extra hold emphasized a sharp, smart, sophisticated look. Freedom of Animals Melia Lia vegan handbag handily equals the high-fashion runway clutch look, but one-ups it with 100% EPA-certified sustainable materials including recycled faux leather made from recycled materials that are vegetable dyed—and lined with organic cotton. Take that Valentino!

This fun pink Miu Miu walked last fall, but this vegan leather handbag by Angela and Roi donates $5 of each sale to a cause by color, and this cause goes to Breast Cancer research and prevention.

Ok, so this Dolce and Gabbana handbag is cute. It’s simple, chic and small, but we’ve seen it before. The vegan version, Lulu’s Black Handbag, has a bit more of a retro feel.

Proenza Schouler showed this fun, patterned look on the runway, but the vegan version, the GUNAS Emily #2, pops just as loud, don’t you agree?

All vegan handbag images: courtesy of the brands; main image courtesy Freedom of Animals. 

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1. Gunas produces urban bags that are inspired by the architecture of the city, and ethos of sustainable fashion. These luxury vegan bags adapt from formal to casual and come in colors and styles for both sexes – a definite must for the city dweller!

2. Envirosax has been on eco-fashionistas’ radars for quite some time, but with the new graphic series their stylish workability has stepped up a notch. These bags are great for stuffing into your day bag to offer additional space for when you stop by the grocery store on your way home.

3. When you need a stylish bag you can rely on, Maggie Bags are one of the best options out there! Made from durable seat belts that are upcycled into different sized totes and messenger bags, Maggie Bags won’t let you down.

4. In a recent collaboration with Alicia Silverston, EcoTools launched a new cosmetic bag collection that includes an overnight bag. Made from hemp and recycled plastic lining, this super sweet bag may just seduce you to take that long weekend!

(Street style image in photo from Mr. Newton.)

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Fashion comes in many forms, and one of the best places to spot up and coming independent designers is at Nolcha Fashion Week. This year, Nolcha dedicated a day to having an Ethical Presentation where a dozen ethical designers showcased their brilliant collections and shared some of their passionate back stories on how their product came to be.

Check out EcoSalon’s exclusive video to meet some of these designers and learn about their Earth changing lines.

(Adha Zelma ethical jewelry pictured above. Photo credit: Greta Eagan)

(Evolve 45 ethical handbags are vegetable dyed. Image via: Evolve 45)

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