There are two items of clothing that almost all fashion lovers agree you should invest in: shoes and handbags. A sturdy pair of shoes and timeless handbag will serve you loyally for years, if not decades, to come and, if chosen smartly, will bring you unending barrels of joy.

As the new year disappears into the shadows behind us, we look forward to the rejuvenation of Spring. Okay, admittedly Spring is still quite far ahead of us, but there is nothing wrong with a little bit of preparation in advance. Feeling a little bit uninspired by your current handbag rotation? It may be time to consider investing in a new piece. Here are some options, that are all from brands with sustainability at their core, to hopefully motivate your choice!

BOVENUE

Established in 2012, BOVENUE has come to be known as a statement luxury Saudi Arabian handbag brand combining modern silhouettes with a distinctly nostalgic feel. BOVENUE is tackling sustainability and utilising zero-waste methods with their leather by using cut-off leather in order to produce their products with 0% leather waste.

There latest models, The Ghada and The Nawal launch this February and could help bring some elegance to your closet!

BEEN LONDON

Created after founder Genia Mineeva wondered how coffee cups, which are recyclable, were being wasted simply because there was no market for the recycled material. Been London sells small leather goods and handbags aimed to help solve a social problem by creating products using waste materials such as recycled cotton and felt.

DANIELLE FOSTER

Refined with clean lines, Danielle Foster handbags are versatile and delightful pieces made in London. As a brand, they seek ways to have a more positive impact on the environment using materials that promote durability, using vegetable-tanned leather and aiming to keep their supply chain as short as possible.

THAMON

Thamon creates handbags with vegan leathers comprised of tree leaves and cork which are environmentally friendly, durable and water resistant. Each piece is handmade from fallen leaves, dyed by hand and attentively crafted by their proficient artisans meaning that every single piece is beautiful, unique and one of a kind. Using only fallen leaves that are collected by the local people within the area, Thamon works to provide a fair income to the communities involved.

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