I knew it was time to get a new handbag when I had trouble finding my collection of reward cards in my tiny Coach crossbody. Yes, I was that woman who held you up at the store counter while I would remove a collection of receipts, lipstick, keys, pens and cellphone from my purse to locate that store’s reward card. Then I had an enlightenment! Buy a bigger handbag!
I started looking online at my favourite brands, Michael Kors and Coach. I knew that I wanted a handbag in tan since that neutral colour is so versatile and would be great for my spring, summer and fall wardrobes. But, quite frankly, I didn’t feel like paying $400 for a new handbag at the moment, especially since I still have my Michael Kors Hamilton handbag, with its heavy chains and gold lock staring me down. That was a handbag I invested in a few years ago and is still in good condition. As a result, I just couldn’t justify spending $400 (plus tax) on another costly designer bag.
That’s when I considered Matt and Nat! This Canadian brand has been making vegan handbags since the late 90s. In fact, many celebrities including famously vegan Natalie Portman, Emily Deschanel, Charlize Theron and Olivia Wilde have been spotted sporting the brand. Matt and Nat vegan handbags, although more expensive than other vegan bags, cost a far cry less than designer leather handbags, plus you are making an eco-friendly choice when you buy Matt and Nat vegan handbags. The brand uses no animals in production, as well as sources sustainable materials. Their vegan leather is made from the less harmful PU (polyurethane) wherever possible. Each of the bag’s linings is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles! What a fantastic way to redirect that plastic away from landfills and oceans back into something usable.
The Elle handbag is a great size: 9.5″ x 7.5″ x 4″, with three separate compartments, including a middle zippered compartment.
You can easily fit your wallet, tablet, lipstick, sunglasses, credit cards, keys, and there’s even a pocket for your smartphone.
Unlike some crossbody handbags, the Elle handbag comes with an adjustable shoulder strap, which is 20″-25″.
The Elle handbag also comes in Black, Cerise, Glass (light blue) and Quartz (light pink).
Order Matt and Nat vegan handbags online or purchase at local stores.
I’ve been on a search for a new purse too. I want a black one that is large enough to hang on my shoulder and zips and can be wiped down if something spills on it. I also need it to be fairly large. I’ve looked everywhere. I can’t find it. How hard is it to find a good black purse????????? Lol?
I agree that it can be hard to find the perfect black purse. Good luck! Cheers, Lori
These are all lovely hand bags. I really need a new one and am trying to decide on the way I want the inside of it to function. It’s hard to choose a favorite but I think I might like the first Coach bag the best.
I like that Coach bag too, although you can’t fit a lot of items in it! Cheers, Lori
I am sharing this post with one of my daughters. She is a true fashionista, but also staunchly vegan. I’m sure she will find several bags that she can’t live without. Thanks so much for sharing. I’ve excited to take a peek too.
Yes, if she’s vegan, I’m sure she will like the Matt and Nat handbags! Cheers, Lori
I love Mat and Nat handbags!! I had no idea they had vegan bags! These are all gorgeous and I would buy every single one of them. It’s a plus that they’re vegan.
Yes, they have been making vegan handbags for several years. I agree that they are gorgeous! Cheers, Lori
Nat and Mat makes wonderful products! I remember my first purse: it was a bright green handbag and as a teen, I thought I was coolest on the block sporting it around. Still love their collections to this day.
You probably were the coolest on your block sporting a Matt and Nat green handbag! Today, they have become more popular and mainstream! Cheers, Lori
Sound like a wonderful handbag and should be very long lasting with the material makeup. I will have to check these out i am a hug handbag hog.
I absolutely love that they use plastic bottles as the lining in the bags! That is AMAZING! They also look like fantastic, luxurious bags! I am totally going to bookmark their website!
These handbags really do look luxurious despite the fact that they are not made from leather! Cheers, Lori
I am a handbag junkie. I have never paid $400 for one though. I love that the bag’s lining is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles! I can’t wait to get me one … or two.
I also love that the bag’s lining is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. I think it’s a real selling point! Cheers, Lori
I love handbags. While I dont have issues with leather goods, I love vegan bags. We’ve came a long way from pleather ^_^
I love vegan bags too and I agree that handbags have evolved so much since pleather! Cheers, Lori
I love Matt and Nat bags. I bought a bright, orange on for the summer and just love it. Quite reasonably priced too.
Beautiful bag!
I love Matt and Nat bags and always get excited when I find them at Winners! I’m also a big fan of Michael Kors bags.
These are beautiful handbags! It’s always hard to find handbags with enough compartments … I need compartments to stay organized.
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