Chanel made the right decision when they decided to stop using exotic leathers for handbags. Instead they choose to use croc-embossed or lizard-embossed leathers, thus reducing the guilt of fashionista’s around the world.

But you can go a step further. You can help the environment and still be obsessed with fashion. There is a brand called Mashu London that focuses on designing modern handbags but made from ethical and sustainable materials like recycle waste. There is even a new term for this kind of fashion; it’s called friendly fashion.

The bag above is called the Iris Riviera Bag, it’s the house’s iconic bag. This beautiful chic bag is features with a thin greek inspired column handle and it’s made from vegan leather (water based PU. The interior is crafted from vegan suede made from recycled plastic and polyester.

More over, these bags are all hand crafted in Athens Greece.

So what do you think? Would you try these handbags?

This bag measured 16 x 16 x 5 (H x W x D) cm and they’re priced at £285 GBP, approximately $360 USD or €318 euro.