# Cruelty-Free Leather Bags Bolt Projects' Mylo Driver Bag is Made of a Fungus-Crafted Leather By Justin Lam | Published 2018-09-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylo-driver-bag References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boltprojects/the-mylo-driver-bag) & [boltthreads](https://boltthreads.com/) [Bolt Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-frayme-mylo)' Mylo Driver Bag is the world's best alternative to traditional animal leather. Crafted from Mylo, a [mycelium-created material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aifunghi) made from the underground root structure of mushrooms, this [fully vegan tote](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-vegan-leather) bears a striking resemblance to actual leather. The use of this material allows the Mylo Driver Bag to take on the appearance of contemporary leather offerings while being cruelty-free and sustainably made. Designed in collaboration with Portland-based brand Chester Wallace, Bolt Projects' Mylo Driver Bag is unisex and meant to "represent the future of accessories." The bag is a recreation of the Chester Wallace classic Driver silhouette, with every offering hand-cut and sewn in Portland, Oregon. The Mylo material is paired beautifully with a canvas base, which also lends itself to the durability of the tote. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cruelty-free Leather Alternatives:** The use of mycelium-created materials like Mylo offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create products that resemble traditional leather while being cruelty-free and sustainable. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The development of sustainable materials in the fashion industry, such as Mylo, provides an opportunity for brands to offer eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fashion products. - **Collaborative Design:** Partnerships between brands, like Bolt Projects and Chester Wallace, can lead to the creation of innovative and stylish products that represent the future of accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the use of mycelium-created materials, like Mylo, to develop cruelty-free and sustainable alternatives to animal leather products. - **Accessories:** The accessory industry can take advantage of materials like Mylo to create stylish and environmentally friendly bags, wallets, and other products. - **Sustainable Materials:** The development and use of sustainable materials, such as mycelium-based alternatives like Mylo, have the potential to disrupt various industries, including fashion, automotive, and construction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mycelium Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myco-travel-pouch.md) - [Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crueltyfree-leather-alternative.md) - [Mushroom Leather Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-leather-seating.md) - [PETA-Approved Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-leather-alternative.md) - [Plastic-Free Circular Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-3.md) - [Bio-Leather Fungal Protectants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fungal-coating.md) - [Dinosaur-Themed Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labgrown-leather-ltd.md) - [Sustainable Design Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-reishi.md) - [Fruit-Based Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peelsphere.md)