VFR’s Vegan Brands Directory Update: July 2025

Category: bags

Founded by Elena Oana Lisman in pursuit of the perfect black bag – one free from both animal cruelty and plastic – the brand embodies her values of ethics, transparency, traceability, and quiet luxury. Each bag is made from MIRUM® and meticulously handcrafted from start to finish in Ubrique, Spain, by two skilled artisans, Víctor and Ana.

Category: bags

Established in 2024, Carter Wade creates handmade bags in New York City using innovative vegan leathers such as cactus and grape leather. Each bag is crafted by skilled artisans and features high-quality Italian hardware. The brand follows slow fashion principles by producing limited editions to minimize waste and support fair working conditions.

Category: bags

Founded by sibling duo Marion and Julien, Version designs sleek, minimalist bags made with next-gen and recycled materials like corn waste leather, deadstock cotton, plexiglass, and recycled PET. All bags are handcrafted in Spain and Portugal in small batches, using European-sourced fabrics to minimize transport emissions. The brand rejects exploitative production models in favor of ethical local manufacturing and low-impact design. As members of 1% for the Planet, they support environmental initiatives with every purchase.

Category: bags, cardholders, bag straps

Launched in 2020, Kaila Katherine creates sculptural, minimalist bags handcrafted in small batches in New York City. The brand works exclusively with next-gen plant-based materials like cactus leather and ELEVATE® by UNCAGED Innovations—made from bio-based, non-toxic ingredients. Each bag is crafted by skilled artisans under ethical working conditions, led by a master craftsman with decades of luxury industry experience.

Category: bags, cardholders, bag straps

Founded in 2023, BLUMI crafts elegant vegan handbags using materials like corn and grape leather, combined with recycled linings (Seaqual®). All bags are handmade in Poland in small batches, using locally sourced and certified fabrics to reduce environmental impact. The brand champions ethical production, plastic-free packaging, and supports animal rights by donating 1% of profits to Open Cages. Certified by OEKO-TEX®, GRS, USDA Biobased, and Animal-Free.

Category: bags, cardholders

Founded in Mexico City by activist and designer Jimena García, SENTIENT makes sculptural vegan handbags using cactus leather (Desserto®), MIRUM®, Oleatex®, and apple leather. Each bag is crafted in small batches by Mexican artisans using traditional techniques. The women-led, PETA-Approved brand is part of 1% for the Planet and prioritizes ethical production and innovative, animal-free materials.

Category: bags, wallets, cardholders, pouches, notebooks, passport & document holders, laptop sleeves

Leafii is a Canadian brand creating plant-based accessories from teak leaves.The leaves are hand-harvested and processed by artisans in Thailand, then sealed with BOPP film to create a lightweight, water- and tear-resistant material known as “leaf leather.” Each piece is unique, showcasing the natural patterns of the leaves. Leafii supports fair wages and eco-conscious production, offering an alternative to animal leather that’s rooted in nature.

Category: bags, cardholders & pouches

Kairi is a UK-based brand creating bags from cactus and apple leather. Launched in 2020, it was among the first in the country to introduce these plant-based materials as alternatives to animal leather. All bags are designed and made in London with a focus on clean, versatile shapes that work across seasons and settings. As new bio-based options become available, Kairi continues to expand its material choices while keeping its designs simple, functional, and durable.

Category: bags, wallets, cardholders & pouches, phone pouches, key rings & bag straps

ALÉNORE is a French brand founded by two longtime friends who wanted to create practical, elegant bags made without animal products. Every piece is crafted in France using apple-based leather and durable cotton lining, with hardware made in Italy. The brand works closely with a heritage-certified workshop and focuses on small, thoughtful production runs. ALÉNORE’s materials are chosen for their lower impact—upcycled apple waste, water-based dyes, and certified threads—while transparency and careful sourcing guide every part of the process.

Category: bags, wallets, cardholders, pouches, notebooks, passport & pen holders

Founded in 2021, Karuna Dawn creates vegan bags and accessories in partnership with ethical production houses across Nepal, Thailand, and India. The brand uses innovative and lower-impact materials like leaf leather, organic cotton, and upcycled denim to craft pieces by hand while supporting fair wages, traditional artistry, and community empowerment. Founded on principles of compassion and transparency, Karuna Dawn prioritizes social impact, animal welfare, and thoughtful design over fast fashion and mass production.