On the hunt for a conscious crossbody purse? Look no further than these brands with sustainable mindsets, eco-friendly materials, and low-waste practices. These responsibly made and eco-friendly crossbody bags are perfect for your run to the farmer’s market, a night out, or walking around on the weekend.
Looking for handbags or weekenders? Check out our guide to sustainable bag brands here!
BEST OVERALL — CUYANA
MOST AFFORABLE — PIXIE MOOD
BEST FOR A NIGHT OUT — MATT & NAT
1. Cuyana
Price Range | $128-$448
Loved for its sophisticated, luxurious collection, Cuyana is our go-to for capsule favorites that last a lifetime, including handbags. These premium essentials are designed in San Francisco and made with care in Turkey and Peru from responsibly sourced materials. For those in search of a sustainable crossbody bag, may we introduce the Recycled Sling Bag? For an eco-friendly sling bag, you can’t do better. Available in dozens of countries worldwide.
2. ABLE
Price Range | $98-$248
If you’re all about empowering women globally, ABLE’s values are definitely aligned with yours. This social enterprise employs women across Brazil, India, Mexico, Ethiopia, and the States to become financially independent and break the cycle of poverty. The end result? Stunning handbags and crossbodies (alongside shoes, apparel, and jewelry) that provide opportunity and sustainable income for hundreds of women. Based out of Nashville, TN, this brand’s products are available in stores all across the country (with international shipping available).
3. Quince
Price Range | $60–$100
Quince specializes in creating luxury staples at affordable prices, and their Italian leather crossbody bag line is no exception. These beautifully crafted bags are chic and practical, in classic designs that you can wear for decades. We love the Italian Leather Pebbled Phone Crossbody, which has just enough room for your essentials without adding bulkiness or weight to your look. Quince responsibly sources their materials and provides fair wages to their workers, so you can feel good about your new daily bag.
4. Angela Roi
Price Range | $155-$275
Sweatshop-free and stylish? Angela Roi’s ethically made and eco-friendly luxury handbags are perfect for the person on the go. Dedicated to transforming the fashion industry to be good for all creatures, the company uses vegan leather for its purses. Try on one of these handbags in-store on the East and West Coast. If you live in Australia or the UK, good news—Angela Roi offers international shipping.
5. O My Bag
Price Range | €119-€369
O My Bag has a stunning collection of eco-friendly vegetable-tanned leather and sustainable crossbody bags. The brand is dedicated to maintaining a low carbon footprint, as well as paying its employees ethical wages. O My Bag also gives back and supports local projects in India. Available worldwide with flat rate shipping (free shipping for orders €300+), this Amsterdam-based company sells new and pre-loved secondhand bags for every style and look. O My (literal) goodness.
6. Sézane
Price Range | $320–$405
Sézane is our go-to for effortless, Parisian-inspired pieces for those days we want to feel a little bit special. The Certified B-Corp specializes in limited designs that are vintage-inspired and well-cut, a combination that produces timeless treasures to elevate any wardrobe. We love the Milo bag, which is made in the brand’s Italian atelier in a classic satchel style that can be worn at two chic lengths. Choose from five different materials for every mood or season, and give your OOTD a little je ne sais quoi.
7. Nisolo
Our Pick | Clara Crossbody ($150)
Price Range | $150—$295
When it comes to being mindful and eco-friendly, no one does it quite like Nisolo. Using natural vachetta leather that will only become more beautiful as time goes on, the brand works with ethical factories around the world to produce everything from shoes to handbags. Nisolo’s mission? To bring sustainable and ethical products to the masses—and the clean, understated crossbody bags are no exception. Nisolo has also pioneered the Sustainability Facts Label, the most comprehensive tool that has ever existed to measure the social and environmental impact of a product, and is now available for consumers to access on every single Nisolo product. Shipping is currently available to the USA and Canada.
8. Matt & Nat
Our Pick | HILEY Vegan Crossbody Bag ($130)
Price Range | $60-$195
With headquarters in Montreal, Matt & Nat has been a longtime leader in the vegan and eco-friendly fashion space. The brand uses 100 percent vegan leather, recycled plastic, and sustainable materials—like cork and rubber—in the creation of its renowned handbags, sold and loved around the world. With dozens of colors and styles in this crossbody collection, it’s nearly impossible to pick just one—although one of our favorites is the Silvi. With a cell phone flap and plenty of pockets, this foldover crossbody bag is the perfect mix of functional, stylish, and unparalleled sustainability.
9. Pixie Mood
Our Pick | Bubbly Clutch ($85)
Price Range | $36—$120
Inspired by and respectful of nature, Pixie Mood is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all creatures: The brand’s satchels, totes, wallets, backpacks, and crossbodies are all ethically made using vegan leather and recycled water bottles. Even the packaging is eco-friendly. What we love most about this Canadian brand’s collection are the clean, structured lines that are modern and future-forward. If you’re looking for a recycled crossbody bag this is your stop!
