Category Archives: Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney Wooden Accordion Clutch Bag

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Stella McCartney deserves more credit than most designers today for her perseverance to stay away from leather and skin of any living animals to do well in fashion. Look at this intricately executed wooden clutch. It might not grab your attention instantly upon the first look, especially with its USD2,000 price tag but it is a genius use of wood to make a clutch that is beyond the usual wooden box clutch. This piece of work is currently sold out on the net-a-porter. It is nice knowing that: 1. Economy has recovered and 2. Shoppers today could appreciate intricate works, beyond branding and expensive materials.

Images are courtesy of net-a-porter

Stella McCartney Falabella Fold-Over Tote

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You know when it comes to Stella McCartney, all leathers are Faux. It is a tough business for fashion not being able to use leather but Stella is one, if not the most succesful story. Faux leather does not always have to look plasticky and cheap. This tote proves that faux leather could still look as upscale and glam as its natural counterpart. I am just not very sure that most people would pay USD995 for a faux leather bag, even if it is this nice. I honestly do not see any issue if people are willing to pay more for a printed coated canvas bag.

Image is courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman

Askme – Non Leather Designer Bags

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Hi Purseholic

I am a big fan of designer bags but I have turned Vegan for over a year and tried to avoid buying leather goods as well, including beautiful leather bags. I can see that you are a big fan of full leather goods yourself, the more the better. I have no judgement or qualms towards this but i wish you could also feature more non-leather materials for a change to cater for people like myself.

Allison, Singapore

Stella McCartney Recycled Nylon Bag, available at Bergdorf Goodman for USD785

Hi A

Thanks for the suggestion. I have to say that we admire people who could turn vegan and stay true. While we love leather goods, the products we feature are from designers who are socially responsible, as far as we know. This means, they work within rules and guidelines in obtaining the raw material for their products.

We embrace designers and products which are non-leather. Designers such as Stella McCartney are difficult to come by as she has made it a point and a name by using no leather in all of her products. For most designers, limiting use of leathers only as trims and replacing them with nylon, canvas, faux leather or fabric is a way to make their products more affordable, at the same time help reducing consumption of leathers.

You might have noticed that it is not easy to totally avoid leather products in our daily lives but some people like yourselves have already made head ways and kudos to that.

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