It takes quite a lot of fabric to create a single, high quality bag, so if you prefer to keep your fashion footprint low but your style credentials high. Nouvella Royale is a name to look out for.
Nouvella's concept isn't a new one: they make luxury handbags without creating waste, using vintage jackets in place of new materials. The results, however, far outshine most recycled accessories I've seen, with classic and contemporary styles that really bring out the quality of the leather. I love these 'Liv' fringed bags; each a one-of-a-kind in colour, distressing and seaming. $704 at Nouvella Royale
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