Bag Of The Week: Ecoist Leda Bag
by Lisa Topiol
Aug 5, 2010 3:53 PM PDT
I love shopping just as much as the next chick, but sometimes I feel guilty about all the materials wasted on products every day. The best way to ease my guilty conscience without losing out on being fashionably forward is to combine fashion with eco-friendly materials. What better way to show off your love for the environment then with a recycled bag that will have everyone talking? Ecoist has created some bags that are totally worth their price tag and my favorite by far has got to be the Leda bag. This bag is made completely from aluminum can tabs and even though it's recycled, it still kills all the competition on the streets. Not only is this bag eco-friendly, but they're handmade by Women's Cooperative which gives rural women the opportunity to earn money for their families. Let's step away from the leather, and start clearing up all the trash out there by putting it to good us as armwear! Bragging rights? Granted.
by Ida Hsiang
Nov 20, 2009 6:25 AM PST
So everywhere you go these days, people are making an effort to "go green", from light bulbs to cars to clothing. Anything that helps out Mother Earth, I'm for it! That's why when I spotted these DEFY Bags, I had to check them out. Not only are their bags unique and completely cool, but they also make a statement -- political, social commentary, or just random observations of art and culture in an eye-catching and slightly retro design. And it's not just the way the bags look that make DEFY Bags so hot, it's the fact that they also have a 'go green' attitude. These messenger bags are perfect to carry around pretty much anything you'll need throughout the day and each one is truly individual because artists hand create the picture on the front from old billboard signs. Don't see a picture that expresses the true you? You can design your own flap! Another cool thing to check for after you find the bag that shows your personality the most? Look inside and see just what kind of message the original billboard was selling! Edgy, personal and made of recycled goods, DEFY Bags are worth more than a second glance!
Price: Small: $115.00 - Medium: $120.00 - Large: $125.00
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the DEFY Bags to the Hive.
