9 Handbag Brands Making Vegan Leather Look Ridiculously Luxe

Just like you don't need to spend a ton on your outfit for it to look expensive, you don't necessarily need to be carrying a real leather bag for it to look

luxurious, especially when there are so many vegan alternatives that look just as elevated as the real thing. Some people might turn to faux-leather options to shop on a budget, while others have ethical or environmental concerns with real leather. But regardless of the motivation, there's no denying that shoppers are more curious than ever about vegan leather.

Last year, Lyst reported that interest in "vegan leather" had spiked, as searches for the term had increased 69% from the previous year. In its annual Conscious Fashion Report, Lyst further explained that the term now garners an average of 33,100 online searches monthly. With statistics like that, there's no denying it: Faux leather is happening.

Seeing as it's our duty to bring you the best shopping guides, we started making our own edit of the best vegan handbag brands on the market. Whether you're looking to add a new carryall to your collection or are simply curious to see how these vegan bags compare (hint: they're really chic), keep reading to discover the nine brands that we have to thank for making faux leather look so good.