It all started with Anya Himdmarch’s limited edition “I’m not a plastic bag” tote. Originally selling for only $12.00 the bags sold out and now resell for $205.00 on eBay.

The idea spawned a legion of followers, and started to shake up the world of handbags. Who knew that a bag could be a political statement?

Whilst a lot of the original “Eco Totes” have fallen by the way side, what’s left behind is the knowledge that buying one reusable tote bag is a million times better than getting infinite plastic bags for your next shopping trip. Make it a natural fabric, a fair trade initiative or donate a portion of the profits to environmental causes, and it’s even better! Not only that but they make a quick and effective style statement as well. From Evirosax to Marc Jacobs picks, there is a little something for everyone.


1: Fred X Ray Tote $25.00 from Think Geek
2: Plastic Is So Last Season Tote $31.50 from Bagladies
3: My Other Bags Are Prada $23.90 from Bagladies
4: Bull Denim Woven Cotton Cities Bag $45.00 from American Apparel
5: Diesel Printed Tote $45.00 from ASOS
6: House Of Field by Patricia Field Tote $54.50from Patricia Field
7: Built by Wendy Tote Bag $27.00 from Built by Wendy
8: Envirosax Vegetable printed flower bag $15.00 from Envirosax stockists
9: Andy Warhol Tote $58.80 from Karmaloop
10: See By Chloe Rainbow Oversized Tote $167.70 from Net-A-Porter
11: “Shop Fair Trade” Jute Bags from Trade Aid
12: Printed Big Tote by Marc from Marc Jacobs $378.50 from Net-A-Porter

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