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On the hunt for a conscious crossbody purse? Look no further than these brands with sustainable mindsets, eco-friendly materials, and low-waste practices. These responsibly made and eco-friendly crossbody bags are perfect for your run to the farmer’s market, a night out, or walking around on the weekend.
Our criteria:
Our editors have worn, researched, and scoured thousands of customer reviews to select the best brands for sustainable crossbodies. We regularly update this list with emerging favorites that meet the below criteria.
- SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS | Each of these crossbodies is made using sustainable materials like upcycled leather, recycled fabrics, and eco-friendly materials.
- CONSTRUCTION | Many of these crossbodies are made using Artisan craftsmanship and heritage techniques, ensuring they are durable and long-lasting while looking and feeling luxurious.
- AFFORDABILITY | If you’re on a budget, you’re in luck. We’ve included affordable, sustainable options on this list.
Looking for handbags or weekenders? Check out our guide to sustainable bag brands here!
Best Overall | Most Affordable | Best For A Night Out
1. ABLE
Best For | Medium- & large-sized crossbody bags
Brand Ethics | Ethical & safe living & working conditions, committed to creating better work opportunities for women
Price Range | $138 – $278
If you’re all about empowering women globally, ABLE’s values are definitely aligned with yours. This social enterprise employs women across Brazil, India, Mexico, Ethiopia, and the States to become financially independent and break the cycle of poverty. The end result? Stunning handbags and crossbodies (alongside shoes, apparel, and jewelry) that provide opportunity and sustainable income for hundreds of women. Based out of Nashville, TN, this brand’s products are available in stores all across the country (with international shipping available).
Customer Review | “Love This Bag!! Soft leather, unique knotted handles, long strap option. It’s the perfect size and a casual stylish shape, has useful pockets, smooth zippers. It’s my daily bag! People ask where I got it and I love the opportunity to share the ABLE brand with new supporters.” – Anonymous (Read all reviews.)
2. Abby Alley
Best For | Chic sling bags
Brand Ethics | Ethically sourced leather, handmade in small batches by Kenyan artisans, woman-owned & operated
Price Range | $285 – $325
Fashion meets functionality when it comes to Abby Alley’s urban-chic sling bags. Designed in Chicago and handmade by craftspeople in Kenya, these beautiful and functional bags are a customer favorite and we can see why! Each piece is made with sustainably sourced Kenyan cow leather, cotton, and finished off with brass touches. The result is an elevated and hands-free polished pouch that you can wear across your body or around your waist — the choice is yours. If you’re looking for something a little different than your classic black leather belt bag, Abby Alley’s sling bags are available in a variety of shades and finishes, including velvety suede and glam croco!
Customer Review | “This is my third bag. I love the size! I love the color and grain of the leather! I have this bag in black, latte and oyster. Three perfect neutral shades. A must have item. Quality and style are classic!” – Jen J. (Read all reviews.)
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3. Quince
Best For | Italian leather crossbody bags
Brand Ethics | Natural & recycled materials, produced in SEDEX certified factories
Price Range | $40 – $150
Quince specializes in creating luxury staples at affordable prices, and their Italian leather crossbody bag line is no exception. These beautifully crafted bags are chic and practical, in classic designs that you can wear for decades. We love the Italian Leather Pebbled Phone Crossbody, which has just enough room for your essentials without adding bulkiness or weight to your look. Quince responsibly sources their materials and provides fair wages to their workers, so you can feel good about your new daily bag.
Customer Review | “Perfect everyday use to hold phone, glass, small wallet! the Italian leather is beautiful, bag is well made, very classic. Love it. Thanks Quince.” – Rose L. (Read all reviews.)
4. Cuyana
Best For | Phone & bucket bags
Brand Ethics | Leather Working Group certified, responsible production, heritage craftsmanship, WRAP-certified factories
Price Range | $198 – $498
Loved for its sophisticated, luxurious collection, Cuyana is our go-to for capsule favorites that last a lifetime, including handbags. These premium essentials are designed in San Francisco and made with care in Turkey and Peru from responsibly sourced materials. For those in search of a sustainable crossbody bag, may we introduce the Recycled Sling Bag? For an eco-friendly sling bag, you can’t do better. Available in dozens of countries worldwide.
Customer Review | “My little ecru bag is so well made and such a beautiful color. It’s small in size – perfect for my card case, lipstick, compact, house keys and phone. It’s a crossbody, shoulder bag, and hand carry (I loop the straps in my hand). This is my third Cuyana handbag and am so pleased with this brand (high quality, sustainability focused).” – Sher A. (Read all reviews.)
5. HYER GOODS
Best For | Upcycled leather crossbody bags & slings
Brand Ethics | Upcycled leather, ethical suppliers, carbon offsetting
Price Range | $165 – $355
HYER GOODS crafts leather crossbody bags and slings from leftover materials, reducing fashion industry waste and minimizing environmental impact. By repurposing deadstock leather, the brand is able to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions and the need for new resources. They also believe that using leather by-products is more sustainable than producing new materials, especially since many vegan leathers contain non-biodegradable plastics. For durable, high-quality, and not to mention gorgeous-looking leather bags, look no further!
Our Editor’s Review | “If it’s not obvious, I’m in love with this belt bag. I’ll forever be using it rather than carrying a purse around again. Who knows, maybe my own kids will be begging me to borrow it 20 years from now.” – Kayti Christian, Senior Content Strategist [Read the full review.]
6. Pixie Mood
Best For | Vegan leather crossbody bags
Brand Ethics | Sustainable & eco-friendly materials, ethically made, fair wages
Price Range | $54 – $125
Inspired by and respectful of nature, Pixie Mood is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all creatures: The brand’s satchels, totes, wallets, backpacks, and crossbodies are all ethically made using vegan leather and recycled water bottles. Even the packaging is eco-friendly. What we love most about this Canadian brand’s collection are the clean, structured lines that are modern and future-forward. If you’re looking for a recycled crossbody bag this is your stop!
Customer Review | “Great quality, perfect size, and exactly what I was looking for. A functional, elevated belt bag! I use this as my wallet for quick transition from my purse to a belt bag” – Mackenzie C. (Read all reviews.)
7. Bellroy
Best For | Functional sling bags
Brand Ethics | Natural & recycled materials, Leather Working Group certified, responsible business practices
Price Range | $59 – $299
For commuters, travelers, explorers, and more, Bellroy’s collection of durable sling bags will have your essentials protected and readily available at all times. While these bags might look small in photos, don’t be fooled! Their details and compartments make it super functional for everyday use. Most of these bags are made with durable ripstop fabric from recycled materials, and offer unique features like soft-lined phone sleeves, key clips, hidden rear pockets, and even an AirTag slip pocket. Though our favorite feature has to be the magnetic strap clasp that makes it easy to sling on and off!
8. Nisolo
Best For | Convertible crossbody bags
Brand Ethics | Ethically made, fair trade, certified B Corp, Leather Working Group certified
Price Range | $158 – $200
When it comes to being mindful and eco-friendly, no one does it quite like Nisolo. Using natural vachetta leather that will only become more beautiful as time goes on, the brand works with ethical factories around the world to produce everything from shoes to handbags. Nisolo’s mission? To bring sustainable and ethical products to the masses — and the clean, understated crossbody bags are no exception. Nisolo has also pioneered the Sustainability Facts Label, the most comprehensive tool that has ever existed to measure the social and environmental impact of a product, and is now available for consumers to access on every single Nisolo product. Shipping is currently available to the USA and Canada.
Customer Review | “This bag is really pretty, and developed a nice patina over time!” – Allison (Read all reviews.)
9. Sézane
Best For | Vintage-inspired crossbody bags
Brand Ethics | Made in the EU, audited factories, recycled packaging, gives back
Price Range | $390 – $450
Sézane is our go-to for effortless, Parisian-inspired pieces for those days we want to feel a little bit special. The Certified B-Corp specializes in limited designs that are vintage-inspired and well-cut, a combination that produces timeless treasures to elevate any wardrobe. We love the Milo bag, which is made in the brand’s Italian atelier in a classic satchel style that can be worn at two chic lengths. Choose from five different materials for every mood or season, and give your OOTD a little je ne sais quoi.
10. Matt & Nat
Best For | Variety of styles
Brand Ethics | Sustainable & eco-friendly materials, ethically made, cruelty-free
Price Range | $65 – $195
With headquarters in Montreal, Matt & Nat has been a longtime leader in the vegan and eco-friendly fashion space. The brand uses 100 percent vegan leather, recycled plastic, and sustainable materials — like cork and rubber — in the creation of its renowned handbags, sold and loved around the world. With dozens of colors and styles in this crossbody collection, it’s nearly impossible to pick just one — although one of our favorites is the ERIKA. With a flap and hidden snap closure, this foldover crossbody bag is the perfect mix of functional, stylish, and unparalleled sustainability.
Featured image is by Sézane
