The LaBante shoulder bag collection includes the Mayfair Shoulder Bag, Demi Shoulder Bag, Maple Shoulder Bag, Elm Shoulder Bag, Alstonia Hobo, Abelia Hobo, Iris Shoulder Bag, and Magnolia Bowling Bag. The range spans classic structured bags, relaxed hobo styles, a bowling bag designed for day-to-evening wear, and an artist collaboration piece. All PETA-Certified, all PVC-free.

Most of the range uses plant-based vegan leather made from vegetable by-products. The Maple and Elm both use Blue Star microfibre, which looks and feels a lot like premium suede without using any animal material.

Linings throughout the range are made from reclaimed single-use plastic bottles.

It is LaBante London's signature structured luxury shoulder bag. Premium plant-based vegan leather, PETA-Certified, PVC-free, and designed to hold up through a full working day and an evening out. It also comes as part of the Mayfair Set, paired with the Regents Park Mini Wallet in a gift box, if you want the complete look.

Yes. The Alstonia Hobo is generously sized and relaxed, with three carry options: shoulder, crossbody, or handheld. The Abelia is softer in feel, with a suede-effect plant-based exterior and a small bow detail that gives it a quieter, more feminine character. Both are PETA-Certified and lined with recycled plastic bottles. The Mayfair can also be worn as a hobo bag using its long detachable strap.

The Aricia Carryall is our go-to pick: it has a dedicated 15-inch laptop compartment, gold hardware, a vibrant fuchsia lining, a back zip pocket, and interior pockets for phone and keys. The Mayfair, Demi, and Elm are all structured enough for a professional setting. The Aricia is from the Sheridyn Collection and fits a 15-inch laptop with room to spare. Most styles also have a detachable strap so you can switch to crossbody carry when needed.

Yes. The Iris Shoulder Bag is co-designed with US impressionist artist Iris Scott. It carries three ways, including as a clutch, and ships in a white gift box with the hidden message "And she persisted.." inside. It is one of the most thoughtfully designed pieces in the LaBante range.

LaBante London is a UK-based brand and ships free to all UK addresses from labante.co.uk on orders over £100. The full range of vegan bags including crossbodies, totes, backpacks, shoulder bags, laptop bags, and wallets is available online. LaBante is one of the UK’s most recognised vegan designer bag brands, featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and Elle, and exhibited at the V&A Museum Handbag Exhibition. Also stocked at Nordstrom.com for US customers, and at labante.com with free US shipping on orders over $100, with free returns from North Carolina.

Plant-based vegan leather performs comparably to genuine leather for everyday use when cared for correctly. LaBante bags are designed for long-term daily carry: the exteriors hold their shape and surface finish well over time, and the brand backs this with a 1-year warranty on all products. The key differences are care (no conditioning oils needed, just wipe with a damp cloth) and environmental impact: no livestock farming, no toxic chemical tanning, and in the case of LaBante leather, biodegradable at end of life.

The plant-based leather and microfibre exteriors handle light rain and everyday splashes well and wipe clean easily with a soft cloth. They are not designed for heavy rain or submersion. If caught in a downpour, wipe dry as soon as possible and allow to air dry naturally away from direct heat. Storing bags in the included dust bag between uses helps protect the surface finish over time.

With regular everyday use and proper care, a LaBante bag is built to last for several years. The plant-based leather is chosen for its durability as much as its sustainability credentials: wipe clean after use, store in the dust bag when not in use, avoid overloading. LaBante backs every product with a 1-year warranty and a 60-day no-questions-asked returns policy.

Yes, absolutely. LaBante bags look and feel like premium leather and are built to the same quality standard, with no animal products involved. Most people who receive one are genuinely surprised by how good it feels. And because every purchase plants trees, you are not giving one gift but two: one to them, one to the planet. It is the rare gift that lets you do good and feel good at the same time. The PETA Certification is a nice bonus, but you do not need to care about that to love the bag.

Standard PU (polyurethane) leather is made from petroleum-derived chemicals: a fossil-fuel product that does not biodegrade and is environmentally damaging to produce. LaBante uses two signature plant-based materials instead. LaBante plant-based leather is made from vegetable by-products. Blue Star is LaBante’s cruelty-free microfibre. Both are biodegradable and free from PVC and PU. No oil extraction, no livestock farming, no toxic tanning chemicals. LaBante also avoids PVC entirely across the range.

LaBante offers 60-day returns from the date of purchase, no questions asked, and a 1-year warranty on all shoulder bags. Returns are free in both the US and UK.