Where to buy a vegan bag in Belgium (or online)? 5 ethical brands to discover
- Soho Francotte
- May 25
- 3 min read
Are you looking for an elegant handbag, free from animal materials, that respects the environment and animals? Good news: more and more brands today offer vegan bags, made from innovative materials (like grape, apple, or cactus), and under ethical production conditions.
In this article, you will discover 5 committed brands, some of which are based in Belgium or ship easily from their online store. At the end, we also introduce Lubay, a young Belgian brand that combines ethics, aesthetics, and timeless design.
Minuit Sur Terre
Origin: France
Manufacturing: Portugal
Materials: AppleSkin (apple-based), grape, cereals, corn
Price range: Approximately €195 to €250
100% vegan? Yes, since its creation
Presentation
Founded in 2017, Minuit Sur Terre is one of the first French brands to offer vegan shoes and later expanded its range to bags. Its strong commitment to animals and the planet is reflected in transparent sourcing and innovative plant-based materials.
Visit the Minuit Sur Terre website
O My Bag Amsterdam
Origin: Netherlands
Manufacturing: Kolkata, India (production overseen by ethical standards)
Materials: Traditional leather, recycled leather, selected models in Uppeal (apples)
Price range: Approximately €159 to €399
100% vegan? No, but offers an identified vegan line
Presentation
O My Bag is a Dutch brand that advocates transparency and fair trade. While the majority of its products are made from traditional leather, it offers a selection of vegan models, notably in Uppeal, a material made from apple waste.
Visit the O My Bag Amsterdam website
LaFlore Paris
Origin: France
Manufacturing: China
Materials: Cork
Price range: Approximately €159 to €549
100% vegan? Yes
Presentation
LaFlore Paris offers a refined line of vegan bags inspired by Parisian elegance. The design is intended to combine minimalism, functionality, and durability. The brand works with Cork harvested in Portugal.
Visit the LaFlore Paris website
Matt & Nat
Origin: Canada
Manufacturing: China, Asia
Materials: PU, PVB
Price range: Approximately €90 to €235
100% vegan? Yes, since its creation
Presentation
Matt & Nat is undoubtedly one of the most well-known vegan brands worldwide. It offers a vast collection of bags, with an urban and accessible aesthetic. However, the brand has been criticized in recent years for its lack of transparency regarding its production chains. Nevertheless, it remains a possible vegan choice to consider for smaller budgets.
Visit the Matt & Nat website
Lubay
Origin: Belgium
Manufacturing: 100% in the designer's studio-workshop
Materials: GrapeSkin® (grape-based), Leap® (apple-based), Cork
Price range: Approximately €145 to €290
100% vegan? Yes
Presentation
Lubay is an independent Belgian brand of contemporary leather goods, created by Soho Francotte. All bags are crafted in small series, in her own workshop. The materials used, such as Grape Skin or Leap – innovative and certified vegan materials – offer a refined feel, great resistance, and an ethical alternative to animal leather. Made in Belgium, the brand practices no sales or promotions, affirming a slow, committed, and transparent model.
Why are these vegan bag brands featured here?
The five brands presented in this article have been selected for their clear commitment to animals (vegan materials) and their ethical approach. This selection is not exhaustive, but it reflects the criteria for an informed choice, to consume less and better.
Looking for a vegan bag made in Belgium?
Among these alternatives, Lubay stands out for its local artisanal manufacturing and ethical choices. If you are looking for a timeless, vegan bag, made in Belgium, without compromising on elegance or values, Lubay is worth a look.
