# Fashionable Pineapple-Based Handbags Melior Handbags are Cruelty-Free & Made from Pineapple Leaves By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-06-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melior-handbag References: [kck.st](http://kck.st/2FuWCbS) DeLaney Aarhaus recently launched the Melior Handbag line that is 100% [biodegradable and made from pineapple leaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-tanker). The founder was frustrated by cruelty-free bags that were extremely damaging to the environment and sought to make a sustainable and stylish solution. Melior Handbags are made without lethal chemicals in an environmentally friendly and ethical process. The bags have a bohemian style with a minimal aesthetic that highlights the progressive fabric. The boxy-frame is avant-garde and gives the handbag a luxury feel. The bag also features gold hardware that gives it a striking and chic look. The Melior Handbags are multifunctional and can be worn as a crossbody, a backpack, or a top-handle bag. The versatile and sustainable bag is the perfect statement piece for all your outfits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Fashion:** The rise of sustainable fashion is creating opportunities for innovative materials like pineapple leaves to be used in the production of cruelty-free and eco-friendly accessories. - **Biodegradable Products:** The demand for biodegradable products is driving the development of innovative materials and manufacturing processes, as seen with the use of pineapple leaves in the production of Melior Handbags. - **Versatile Accessories:** The popularity of multifunctional accessories is prompting designers to create versatile handbags like Melior Handbags, which can be worn in multiple ways. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can leverage the trend of using sustainable and biodegradable materials to produce eco-friendly products, such as pineapple-based handbags. - **Green Manufacturing:** The green manufacturing industry can explore new techniques and processes to produce biodegradable products using innovative materials like pineapple leaves. - **Sustainable Lifestyle:** The sustainable lifestyle industry can cater to consumers who are seeking stylish and eco-friendly accessories by promoting and retailing brands like Melior Handbags. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic-Free Circular Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-3.md) - [Luxury Mycelium Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-frayme-mylo.md) - [Animal-Free Material Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-horsebit-1955-bag.md) - [PETA-Approved Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-leather-alternative.md) - [Plant-Based Fur Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biofluff.md) - [Mycelium Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myco-travel-pouch.md) - [Woven Statement Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee1.md) - [Chic Pineapple Leather Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-leather-chair.md) - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md)