From supercycled Balian accessories to manifesto-driven fashion, this SocialBusiness.org top list of ethical wallets counters the idea that billfolds, change purses and pocket books are all about the dough. Whether it's a vegan material or a socially aware manufacturing chain that is the most important for the brand, this is more than fashion.
One of the standouts of ethical wallets -- when it comes to both look and business idea -- is certainly Bombastic Plastix, a social business based in Bali, Indonesia that values braveness over all else. That includes fighting the system through a radical recycling program, as well as the bright and vibrant designs that will undoubtedly have others doing a double take. Some of these social businesses only offer ethical wallets and some offer a wide array of accessories like technology cases and footwear.
13 Ethical Wallets
From Supercycled Balian Accessories to Manifesto-Driven Fashion:
Social Business Editor — Jun 29, 2014 — Social Good
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Cork Wallets
STITCH & LOCKE Offers an Animal-Free Accessory for Men
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Hand-Dyed Ikat Handbags
Push Pull Cambodia is a Social Enterprise with a Sense of Style
11
Humanizing Haute Accessories
'recess' Offers Minimal and Modern Leather Wallets for Men
10
Life-Changing Macbook Cases
Della LA Creates Unique Accessories That Employ Women in Ghana
9
Culturally Rich Boho Packs
The Ethnotek 2014 Summer Travel Collection is Socially Aware
8
Eco-Chic Handbags
English Retreads Recycles Inner Tubes to Make Refined Leather Accessories
7
Upcycled Inner-Tube Accessories
Alchemy Goods Creates Bags and Wallets from Recycled Materials
6
Curated Ethical Boxes
Monthly Blissmoboxes are Packed With Social Goodness
5
Vegan Fair Trade Ventures
Autonomie Project is Fashion That Doesn't Hurt the Wallet or the Planet
4
Manifesto-Driven Fashion
Holstee Wants Customers to Consider People, Planet, Product
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Supercycled Balian Accessories
Bombastic Plastix is a Social Business Creating Good out of Garbage
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Recycled Map Wallets
Mighty Wallet Takes Intricate Recycled Paper & Makes 100% Biodegradable Goods
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Flashy Fair Trade Accessories
Cambodian Threads Designs Vibrant Colored Ties, Bags and Wallets
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Sustainable Streetwear Store Interiors
Snarkitecture Embraces Recycled Materials for This Store
Repairable 3D-Printed Purses
The MALINKO Design Reusable Bag Prioritizes Style and Sustainability
Multitool Wallet Collections
The Dango S1 Stealth™ Wallet & MT03 Bundle is Ready for Anything
Multifunctional Minimalist Bags
The Ultimatum Bag is Adaptable to Any Lifestyle
Intentionally Simplified Wallet Designs
The Wesn Forsta Wallet is Minimalist and Fully Leather
High-Strength Minimalist Wallet Designs
The DANGO ULTEM Wallets are Built with Durability in Mind
All-Weather Wallet Designs
The Bellroy All–Conditions Card Pocket Protects from the Elements
Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
Upcycled Sneaker Sustainable Bags
Bibi Bazz Designs the Limited Collection of Eco-Friendly Bags
Modern Metallic Wallet Designs
The Craighill Summit Card Case Has a Sophisticated Construction
Compostable Polymer Smartphone Cases
The Bellroy Bio Phone Case is Leather-Like Yet Eco-Friendly
Expanding Accordion-Style Wallets
The Mbacco Wallet Has Ample Space to Store More Than Cards
Multifunctional Minimalist Lightweight Wallets
Bando 4.0 is a New and Improved Minimalist Wallet
Smartphone-Charging Smart Wallets
This Smart Wallet Offers Charging & Phone Stand Functionality
Eco-Friendly Professional Apparel
Dana Bandi Debut Collection Redefines Power Dressing
Luxe Recycled Leather Luggage
The Porsche Design Urban Eco Collection RL Line is Sustainable
Exaggerated Reclaimed Leather Totes
'The Bag' by Oson is Oversized and Unstructured
Chic Versatile Bags
Sol and Selene Revolutionizing Athleisure with Chic, Versatile Bags
Tactical Tool-Focused Pouches
The Viperade VE5 EDC Organizer Pouch Has a Seven-Pocket Design
Magnetic Smartphone Stand Wallets
The Satechi Magnetic Wallet Stand Supports Handsfree Viewing
Sustainable Accessory Collections
The Bellroy ECOPAK Collection is Made with 100% Recycled Fabric
Luggage-Inspired Backpack Designs
The Ekster Grid Backpack Functions Like a Suitcase
Sustainable Circular Pouch Bags
Telfar Launches the Pill, Which is a New Circular Pouch Bag
EDC Essential Storage Pouches
The Alpaka Zip Pouch Organizes Cards, Cash and Technology
Tech-Enhanced Cosmetic Bags
The Shell Well Smart Cosmetic Travel Case is 10-in-One
Chic Sustainable Swimwear Designs
MABI Swimwear Debuted the Gaia Capsule Collection
RFID-Blocking Origami Wallets
This Wallet Offers Comfort & Convenience In a Compact Folding Design
Cork-Made Smartphone Wallets
The atom studios 'Keep' MagSafe Card Wallet Comes in Two Colors
Sophisticated Hardware Wallets
The Ledger Stax Wallet Allows for Individual Control of Coins
Expandable Carbon Fiber Wallets
The Masverano Wallet Features Anti-RFID Properties
Buddhist-Themed Utilitarian Streetwear
maharishi's New Capsule is Inspired by Buddhism & Halloween
Sustainable Luxury Handbags
The First-Ever Reformation Handbags Just Dropped
Three-Sided Coins
Vdk Created a 3D Coin to Spark Conversations About Money, People and the Planet
Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts
The Honor V Purse Transforms the Mobile Device into an Accessory
Sustainable Crochet Unisex Handbags
Our Legacy Launches a New Range of Handmade Crochet Bags
Protective Fan-Style Wallets
The Shuffle Wallet Has Anti-RFID Technology, Easy Access and More
Biomaterial Leather Bags
A Big Indian Story is Bringing Sustainable Fashion to India
Sustainable Trendy Jeans
ÉTICA's Altin Loose Fit Jeans Merges Style and Sustainability
Eco Mission-Inspired Bracelets
Ecoalition Launches Eco-Friendly Bracelets to Support Its Mission
Playful Graphic Streetwear Collections
DIVINITIES and BoTT Return with a New Stylish Drop
Minimalist Aluminum Wallet Designs
The Ekster Parliament Wallet Has Space for 12 Cards
Culture-Focused Side Bags
Daily Paper's Hussein Suleiman Teases Imagery for a New Black Side Bag
On-Chain Luxury Fashion Collections
9dcc Unveils the Networked Products Collection
Metal-Lined Faraday Wallets
The OffGrid Switch Wallet Blocks Out RFID, WiFi and More
Vegan Leather Accessory Collections
These Women's Accessories Use Recyclable 'Mirum' Material
Upcycled Leather Bag Designs
Síofra Caherty Turns Waste Materials into Special Bag Designs
Street-Smart Travel Accessories
Samsara Luggage's STREET SMART Collection is Stylish & Secure
Crossbody Cactus Leather Purses
The CATANA Crossbody Cactus Leather Bag is Plastic-Free
Eye-Popping Eco Backpacks
Terra Thread's 'Earth Backpacks' Are Made from 100% Organic Cotton
Woven Unisex Fall Fashion
Utopia by Peder Cho Unveils its New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Magnetic Multi-Functional Straps
The Dual by Zenlet Accommodates One's Badge and Phone
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Chic Luxury Vegan Handbags
Melina Bucher Combines Aesthetics, Ethics, and Quality
Luxurious Chic Outerwear Collections
FREED Boasts a Stunning Line of Cruelty-Free Outerwear
Customizable Metal EDC Wallets
The 'V-MAG' Modular Card Holder System is Ruggedly Designed
Chic Artist-Designed Wallets
COMME des GARÇONS Wallet Taps Artist Diana Ejaita for a Wallet Series
Elegant Women’s Outerwear
Bernardo Fashions is a New York-Based Brand with Striking Designs
Chic Chromatic Wallet Collections
The Telfar Wallet Comes in 17 Color Options
Ethically Made Leather Bags
Parker Clay Boasts a Slew of Bag Silhouettes
Expandable Metallic Wallet Designs
The Ekster Aluminum Cardholder Has Aerospace-Grade Metal
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Digital Folder-Inspired Wallets
Nikolas Bentel Designs the Familiar Untitled Folder Wallet
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Intergalactic-Themed Joint Accessories
Vivienne Westwood and Eastpak Join Forces on a Capsule
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Circular Luxury Accessories
Coachtopia is a Circular Sub-Brand from Coach
Recycled Wallet Collections
FREITAG Boasts a New and Colorful Collection of Wallets
Graphic Luxurious Accessory Collabs
Anti Social Social Club's SS24 Boasts Premium Collaborations
Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules
Maison Margiela Releases a Luxury Wallet Line Under Recicla Line
Africa-Focused Digital Wallets
Abba Payments Debuts a Digital Wallet Service for African Consumers
Worldwide Tracking Wallets
The MANI WONDERS 'Cascade Pro' Performance Wallet is Aluminum-Made
Cactus Leather Tech Accessories
At CES 2024, OtterBox Unveiled the Symmetry Series Cactus Leather
Nostalgic Gamer Smartphone Wallets
The elago Game Boy MagSafe Wallet is Nintendo-Inspired
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Wallet-Paired Smartphone Protectors
The Mujjo Leather iPhone 15 Wallet Case is Built to Last
Vegan-Friendly Wine Carriers
The Chandra Keyser La Borsa da Vino Wine Bag is Zero Waste
Sustainable Premium Wooden Accessories
Oakywood Updates Workspaces with Wooden Eco Designs
Wallet-Integrated Power Banks
ESR Launch First MagSafe Power Bank with Integrated Wallet and Stand
Tactical Vertical Access Wallets
The Dango M1 Lite Maverick Bifold Wallet Comes in Two Colors
Sustainable Lifestyle Apparel
Losano is a New Lifestyle Apparel Brand Focused on a Greener Future
Biodegradable Banana Bark Bags
FOReT Creates Sustainable, Plant-Based Fully Biodegradable Bags
Phygital Fashion Brands
PUNK Challenges Conventions with Digital Assets & Physical Tracksuits
Stylish Belt Bag Designs
The Poole Belt Bag by Sapahn is Offered in a Number of Colorways
Sex-Positive Leather Bags
BIGOTRE and Carne Bollente Launch a Second Collection Together
Edgy Leather Fashion Collections
KULAKOVSKY Specializes in Handcrafted Leather Goods
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Ethical Fashion Search Apps
Baobab Avenue is a Search Engine for UK-Based Ethical Fashion Brands
Compostable Menswear Collections
Gomorrah's Shirts Combine Sustainable Ethos and Style Points
Convertible Leather Backpacks
The Bellroy Tokyo Totepack Premium Edition Easily Handles Any Regime
Environmentally Conscious Bag Collections
Samsonite Introduces the Ecodiver Collection in the US
Biker Culture-Inspired Bag Designs
Urban Sophistication Debuts the Harley Bag for Fall/winter 2023
Tactical Construction Wallets
The Muradin Bifold Wallet is Made with Metal and Leather
Sustainable Biomaterial Gift Wraps
Natural Material Studio Designed Calvin Klein’s Gift Wrap
Biodegradable Vegan Soap Packaging
Alara Erthnii Designs the Packioli Soap Packaging
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Waste Material Laptop Carriers
The 'ILab Bag' Has a Reversible, Storage-Packed Design
Ocean Plastic Bag Collections
Out of the Oceans Boasts Stunning Designs & a Sustainable Mission
All-Purpose Backpacks
'Wool & Oak' Debuted the 'EVERYDAY BAG' and 'TRAVEL BAG' with Many Features
Versatile Warped Handbags
MSCHF Debuts a New Bag Design Blending the Forms of Four Existing Pieces
Functional Accessible Leather Bags
HOBO Offers Stylish Leather in Belt Bag, Tote, and Sling Bags
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Upcycled Carrying Bags
Targus Unveiled its 'Coastline EcoSmart' Collection at CES 2024
Understated Vegan Leather Handbags
The Espe SS24 Collection is Titled 'The Espe Fashion Edit"
Racism-Combatting Handbag Designs
Grey Brazil Has Designed the Anti-Racist Handbag
Coastal-Themed Fall Streetwear
Banks Journal Presents its Latest Designs for the FW22 Season
Apple Leather-Based Footwear
Trash Planet's New Shoes are Made from Vegan Apple Leather
Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions
Loopy Loyalty Adds Loyalty Cards in Apple and Google Wallet
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Plastic-Free Solid Cosmetics
ATTITUDE's Solid Makeup Line is Housed in Biodegradable Packaging
Reloadable Contactless Keychains
Zara is Replacing Single-Use Gift Cards with Keychains
Sneaker-Resembling Leather Wallets
These Nike Cardholders are Reminiscent of Its Sneakers
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Ethical Fashion Search Engines
Bing Launches the 'Ethical Shopping' Hub in the US and Canada
70s-Themed Sustainable Fall Fashion
ARMEDANGELS Drops THE SMART REBELS OF ARMEDANGELS for FW22
Plant-Based Performance Wear
'äktiiv' is Sustainable Performance Activewear with No Microplastics
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Sustainable Fashion Certification Services
Loro Piana Customers Can Track Product Eco-Friendliness
Sleek Colorful Card Wallets
Discommon Unveils the Wallet 3.0 with Improved Pockets
Digital Asset Wallets
HUMBL Launches a Mobile Wallet with Multiple Features In One App
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Plastic-Free Circular Bags
Stella McCartney Launches Its First Luxe Bags Using Mirum Leather
Ethical Fashion Brand Directories
Panaprium is a Search Engine that Scores Brands' Sustainability
6-in-1 Vegan Leather Bags
The AIRIUM Bag Can Be Worn as a Cluch, Handheld & a Crossbody
Women-Supporting Clothing Brands
'Sozy' Aims to Support Women and Victims of Violence
Upcycled Leather Accessories
Maison Margiela Debuts the Upcycled 'Recicla' Line of Leather Goods
Sustainable Warm Parka Designs
Patagonia Presents a Look at the Eco-Friendly Stormshadow Parka
Peach-Tonal Everyday Bags
Vee Collective and Goop Release a Stunning New Wellness Bag Design
Sustainable Duffel Bag Designs
Samsonite's Ecodiver Large Wheeled Duffel is Cheerful & Stylish
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Barcode-Scanning Ethical Search Apps
Ethical Barcode Tells Users How Ethical a Product or Brand Is
Hand-Crafted Leather Wallets
The Chicago#5 Wallet is Compact and Elegant with an Essential Design
Culturally Influenced Parisian Boutiques
Halleroid Designs the New L/Uniform Boutique in Paris
Malleable Bifold Wallet Styles
The Airo Collective Stealth Boost Wallet is Stronger Than Steel
Plastic-Free Design Platforms
A Plastic Planet Debuts a Platform for Designers to Go Plastic-Free
Crypto Wallet Expansions
Phantom Introduces Support for Polygon and Ethereum in its New Update
Eco-Friendly Mobile Accessories
Samsung Unveils its New Eco-Friends Accessory Collection
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Water-Resistant Wallet Designs
The Chums Surfshorts Wallet Comes in Several Nylon-Made Options