5 GREEN DESIGNER HANDBAGS WORTH SPENDING YOUR LAST BAG
JANUARY 5, 2021BY KRISTIE WILLIAMS
OTTOLINGER Handcrafted Otto Bag
Artists or designers? The modern-day Marcel Duchamp’s incorporate melted plastic together with ceramics in their handbags. Hailing from Sweden, based in Berlin, this fashion duo created an irreplicable conversation piece—the Handcrafted Otto Bag.
Digital artwork courtesy of stylist Muna Khalaf
Styled with a Yram Studios top, Commando pants, WESTERNAFFAIR shoes, Thierry Mugler sunglasses, Steff Eleoff ring, and nail art by Soji Nails.
BY FAR Mini Tote
Worn by the likes of Kendall Jenner and the Hadids, BY FAR incorporates fashion trends of the late 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. Accessories, shoes, and bags that add an effervescent flirty look to any pair of denim. The BY FAR Mini Tote adds a dash of flamboyance with its silver crystalized hardware and kiwi color.
Digital artwork courtesy of stylist Muna Khalaf
Styled with Julian Hakes shoes and rings by Steff Eleoff.
Scotria Berg Bag
Reducing its carbon footprint, London label Scotria implements modular design and promotes sustainability during the handbag production process. The Instagramable Berg Bag is inspired by architecture and made with interchangeable color spiral cords for the trendsetter who likes to switch things up.
Digital artwork courtesy of stylist Muna Khalaf
Styled with Giant VINTAGE sunglasses, a vintage Dior top, and Podval Slayer denim.
16Arlington Ralphie Mini Bag
British Vogue coined 16Arlington as “the cool girl’s go-to for ‘conversation-starting’ evening-wear,” each collection has an air of elegance combined with East London’s stylish Shoreditch. Exclusively available through Farfetch, the design couple Marco Capaldo and Federica Cavenati created the perfect party bag–majestically green and an adjustable detachable shoulder strap for the dancefloor demons.
Digital artwork courtesy of stylist Muna Khalaf
Styled with Andrea Jiapei Li shoes, AUNÉ dress, and nail art by Soji Nails.
VENCZEL Élan Chain
Let’s talk eye-catching: bright green and a round silver snake chain as the strap? The ultimate downtown-chic “it girl” bag designed by the Antwerp Academy alumni, Matilda Venczel. The Élan Chain is made with signature vegetable-tanned leather to emphasize her stance on leather making. After working with various fashion brands, the designer launched her accessories and handbag label, VENCZEL.
Styled with a Masie Wilen dress, GIANT VINTAGE sunglasses, and necklace by Joom Liim.