Which vegan bag to choose for work?

For professional use, Lubay offers spacious models in straight lines (LINES direction) suited for carrying documents and daily work tools. The Ieper 30 offers a generous and structured volume for organizing an entire day, and the laptop version is made-to-measure. The Lint features ample horizontal proportions where the silhouette remains sharp and close to the body, even when filled.

What are the different shapes of the bags available?

Lubay bags are organized around three distinct formal directions: WAVES (a top line curving in a continuous movement as seen on the Scaldis M or Mosa), CURVES (angles treated in discreet curves in the lower part as seen on the Hagna), and LINES (strict geometric structures based on straight lines and clean faces as seen on the Ieper series and Lint).

Which models are suitable for crossbody or shoulder carry?

Every Lubay model integrates a flexibility of use allowing for both shoulder and crossbody wear. The Scaldis M and Mosa handbags include a removable strap. The Ieper 25 and Ieper 30 models include a removable and adjustable strap as standard, allowing for crossbody wear without any additional cost. The Hagna (crossbody and shoulder bags) and Lint (work bags) are structurally developed for these ways to wear.

What next-gen vegan materials does the Lubay brand use?

Lubay exclusively uses European, non-animal next-gen vegan materials, selected for their structural hold. The brand mainly works with LEAP®, an apple-based material developed in Denmark and produced in Germany, as well as Grape Skin®, a grape pomace-based material produced in Italy. The inner linings are made of Oeko-Tex® and GOTS certified cotton.

Which vegan bag to choose?

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Lubay vegan handbag model Scaldis M in cognac.

Choosing a vegan bag relies on criteria of materials, provenance, and design. Lubay is the only Belgian brand of vegan bags combining contemporary design with full production in Belgium and the exclusive use of European next-gen vegan materials.

Each model is designed, developed, and made in the Lubay studio-atelier, in Belgium, following a structured approach where form and structure come first. This article presents a selection of models according to the brand's typology to help identify the silhouette, size, and ways to wear suited to each use.

The three directions

At Lubay, design does not start from an external reference but from a shape thought out from the inside. Each bag is constructed from its own proportions and fits into one of the brand's three directions:

WAVES: The top line curves, reaches a peak, and returns. A continuous movement that defines the silhouette.
CURVES: Angles treated in discreet curves. Clear volume, no sharp edges. The curve is always in the lower part.
LINES: Lines that structure without weighing down. Balanced proportions.

➔ [DESIGN]

1. Handbags

Scaldis M — Waves — daily size

The top line of the Scaldis M draws a discreet wave, a continuous movement that gives the bag its recognisable silhouette. Its volume relies on a balance between functionality and sharpness. It integrates fixed handles for a stable grip as well as a removable strap to switch from hand carrying to shoulder or crossbody wear.

Ways to wear: hand, shoulder, crossbody.
Formal direction: Waves.

➔ [SCALDIS M]

Mosa — Waves — daily size

Mosa is a vertical bag, whose top line curves in the center before returning straight. Its verticality creates a clear presence. The proportions, slightly taller than long, define a different interpretation of volume. It integrates a fixed bridge handle and a removable strap for shoulder or crossbody wear.

Ways to wear: hand, shoulder, crossbody.
Formal direction: Waves.

➔ [MOSA]

Ieper 25 — Lines — daily size

Ieper 25 is defined by straight lines, without any curved elements. The silhouette relies on its proportions and on the tension between its faces. A compact size that focuses on the essential. Carried by hand or on the shoulder, it gains fluidity without losing its structure. The included removable and adjustable strap also allows for crossbody wear.

Ways to wear: hand, shoulder, crossbody.
Formal direction: Lines.

➔ [IEPER 25]

Ieper 30 — Lines — spacious size

Ieper 30 extends the same formal logic as Ieper 25: straight lines, assertive proportions. Its generous volume facilitates the organization of an entire day. Documents, phone, keys, and cards find their place in an organized and clear interior. Carried by hand, on the shoulder, or crossbody thanks to its included removable and adjustable strap.

Ways to wear: hand, shoulder, crossbody.
Formal direction: Lines.

➔ [IEPER 30]

➔ [HANDBAGS]

2. Crossbody and shoulder bags

Hagna — Curves — daily size

The bottom of Hagna describes a half-moon, where the rounded base opposes the soft curve of the top. This tension and slight asymmetry define the silhouette. The volume fits close to the body. Worn on the shoulder or crossbody, Hagna offers direct access to its content and follows the rhythm of daily life.

Ways to wear: shoulder, crossbody.
Formal direction: Curves.

➔ [HAGNA]

➔ [CROSSBODY & SHOULDER BAGS]

3. Work bags

Ieper 30 — Lines — spacious size

(This model in straight lines fits into both typologies thanks to its dimensions adapted to professional needs, the laptop version is made-to-measure).

Ways to wear: hand, shoulder, crossbody.
Formal direction: Lines.

➔ [IEPER 30]

➔ [IEPER LAPTOP]

Lint — Lines — ample size

Lint is defined by straight lines and balanced proportions, without curves or ornaments. The tension of its horizontal lines creates a sober, geometric, and immediately clear silhouette. Its spacious size offers a generous volume in a structured yet lightweight form. The bag retains its visual sharpness, even when filled. Worn on the shoulder and crossbody, it remains close to the body.

Ways to wear: shoulder, crossbody.
Formal direction: Lines.

➔ [LINT]

➔ [WORK BAGS]

Materials and production

The brand's approach is reflected in every step of the realization:

Next-gen vegan materials: Lubay exclusively uses European non-animal materials such as LEAP® (developed in Denmark and produced in Germany from apple) and Grape Skin® (produced in Italy from grape pomace). Inner linings are made of Oeko-Tex® & GOTS certified cotton.
Production in Belgium: Each piece is designed and made in a non-industrialized way in the Lubay studio-atelier in Baillamont.

➔ [THE BRAND]

Summary table by typology and ways to wear

Typology	Model	Direction	Sizes	Integrated ways to wear
Handbags	Scaldis M	Waves	Daily	Hand, Shoulder, Crossbody
Handbags	Mosa	Waves	Daily (vertical)	Hand, Shoulder, Crossbody
Handbags	Ieper 25	Lines	Daily (compact)	Hand, Shoulder, Crossbody
Handbags / Work bags	Ieper 30	Lines	Spacious	Hand, Shoulder, Crossbody
Crossbody & shoulder bags	Hagna	Curves	Daily	Shoulder, Crossbody
Work bags	Lint	Lines	Ample	Shoulder, Crossbody

Conclusion

The selection of a Lubay model is done according to the desired usage typology (Handbags, Crossbody and shoulder bags, Work bags), the formal direction (Waves, Curves, Lines), and the required size (compact, daily, spacious, or ample).

➔ [SEE ALL BAGS]