indigo.: Obsession: Matt&Nat.

I've recently come across this amazing brand called Matt&Nat.

They sell very clean cut, chic (vegan) leather bags and wallets.

They have a great brand policy using only materials that harm the environment as less as possible.

All their linings are made of recycled plastic bottles

and the vegan leather is made out of PVC or PU and completely harmless for animals.

"Some ideas sneak up on you as if they were always meant to be. The idea behind MAT(T)ERIAL and NATURE originally came to life in 1995, in beautiful Montreal. We’re passionate and in awe of the world that surrounds us. Being inspired by MAT(T)erial and NATure means exploring the synergy between the two, the reflection of one on the other.

At Matt & Nat, we live by a simple motto, “Live beautifully”. Living beautifully means appreciating the humanity, creativity and positivity found in all of us. Our values include social responsibility, excellence, inclusiveness, integrity, learning, authenticity and, of course, love. We are inspired by the textures and hues of nature and, to better protect it, we aim to constantly better our ways.

From the start, being committed to not using leather or any other animal-based materials in our designs felt natural to us. Each season, we continue to explore new innovative ways to remain sustainable and eco-friendly. Over the years, we’ve been experimenting with different recycled materials such as recycled nylons, cardboard, rubber and cork. Since 2007, we’ve been committed to using linings only made out of 100% recycled plastic bottles. We have also recently introduced recycled bicycle tires to our collections."

Visit their website for more info!

I've been on the haunt for a good quality and vegan handbag for a while now,

because all my old ones start falling apart.

I think I will invest in one of Matt&Nat's bags next month

and make myself an early christmas present.

Here are two I think about getting.