I would not shy away from 聮s Cervo Lux ($2,052) leather handbag if it fell out of the sky and hit me on the head, but I聮d rather put my precious $2,000 toward something more fun and functional, like a new pair of Nordic skate skies. Besides, since handbags are all about status and making a statement, why not make an important statement with a ?
This new Canadian company designs and sells stylish and sustainable bags and accessories made by a Filipino women聮s co-operative out of non-biodegradable juice containers and recycled rice bags (basura is a Filipino word for 聯garbage”). And don聮t roll your eyes at 聯recycled.” Just because it聮s made out of a plastic juice box doesn聮t mean it won聮t go with your Jimmy Choos.
My favorite, the Woven Wood Handle Bag ($48), is designed in a traditional box-weave pattern, has bamboo handles, and comes in a rainbow of colors. Just like a major label, it screams 聯look at me!”