Matt & Nat Handbags- Recycled bottles never looked so good!

by Lorna

Whilst I generally try and avoid jumping on a bandwagon, I have just done what any self-respecting young designer should do and invested in a macbook pro (yes it is as awesome as they say!). But this essential work related purchase left me with the (modern)age old dilemma... what is the perfect answer for a fashionable, stylish and ethical tote/laptop bag to cart it around in???

After a few late nights spent trawling the web, I have found the eco-friendly and stylish-as-hell answer to all future carrying needs! Introducing Matt & Nat....  

Matt & Nat is a collection of design focused, eco friendly and vegan accessories. Vegan leather is used in the majority of the collection and all linings are made from RECYCLED PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES. A message inside of each bag tells you exactly how many bottles were recycled to produce your bag of choice!

This season Matt & Nat have developed even further in their pursuit of total environmental responsibility and for AW 09 have launched the‘ MATT & NAT’S 21 WATER BOTTLE INITIATIVE’- a range of stylish bags where the shell is also made using recycled plastic water bottles (see image above). Up to 55 water bottles are recycled to make each bag. I'm not sure I can think of a better use for old water bottles than making and lining these lush bags!!

The bags range purses at £40 to overnight luggage bags at £195 and are available from  www.mattandnat.co.uk 

Check out a few of my favs from their collection below...

Lorna x