Founded in 1997, Montreal-based Matt and Nat was churning out vegan leather handbags long before eco design became trendy. As one of the pioneers of eco fashion, creator Inder Bendi combined his passion for animal rights and environmentalism with his talent for progressive design. And these faux leather bags and accessories have definitely made us look twice!

Matt and Nat boasts a great mix of innovative details, structure, function, and edge. We particularly are drawn to this season’s Japanese Paper collection, punctuated by heavy, antique hardware. And with ultrahip names for each piece, like the Sade Clutch, Andre 300 Wallet and Portishead Bag, the musical inspiration is clear. Toting one of these fashion-forward bags is sure to make us feel like one of those socially conscious, trend-setting rockstars we so admire.