Rabu, 14 Januari 2009

Vegan Bags with Va Va Voom by English Retreads



What do you do to save mountains of old tyres from winding up in a landfill? Turn them into impossibly cool black handbags and accessories if you are Heather English. She got the idea to create these unique bags made from reclaimed truck inner tubes while floating down Boulder Creek on an inner tube!

English Retreads was born and now eco conscious and style conscious girls have a great range of vegan bags and accessories to choose from, all with car themed names (forget the Birkin it’s now all about the Model T or Coupe). I love the Model T Tote Luxe with green apple coloured lining (very Green Lashes) as well as the sleek looking Crusier which is a perfect work bag (pictured above). I had also been looking everywhere for a vegan messenger style bag and have fallen big time for the Coupe bag (pictured below). English Retreads' coveted bags were given to the A-listers at Sundance and the Critics’ Choice Awards in LA last year as part of the celebrity gift bag swag.

English Retreads are definitely stylish and sustainable. The company ensures employees and the environment are their top priorities. Bags and accessories are made in Boulder, Colorado, 100% of the company’s carbon emissions are offset through Native Energy and they are also a member of Co-op America’s Green Business Network.

Pick up a bag here in the UK through online site, Neon Collective or visit English Retreads for more information about their accessory range which includes dog collars, mobile phone and ipod covers, belts and wallets.

Model T Tote Luxe – £94 at Neon Collective
Crusier Bag - £42 at Neon Collective

Model T Tote Classic - $129 Large at English Retreads
Coupe - $85 at English Retreads

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