# Apple Leather Vegan Handbags Samara Handbags are Made from Eco-Friendly Apple Leather By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-11-19 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samara-handbags References: [refinery29](https://www.refinery29.com/en-ca/interview-samara-handbags) & [samarabags](https://samarabags.com/products/tote) With the growing demand for vegan-friendly accessories, Canadian designer Salima Visram launched the leather-free Samara handbags brand. Samara handbags originally came about because Visram was unable to find ethically-made, [vegan handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-leather-purses) that were simple, but didn't cost a fortune. Visram teamed up with her sister and launched a line of bags made from [apple leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myco-travel-pouch), which is a material made from the by-product of apple skins. Not only is the material more eco-friendly than synthetic leather, but it also feels as smooth as real leather and can be crafted into sleek, high-fashion shapes. The result is a lineup of [tote bags, fanny packs, laptop sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espe-1), and more, that are chic, simple, and, most importantly, sustainable. Image Credit: *Samara.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vegan-friendly Accessories:** Designing and producing accessories that cater to the growing demand for vegan-friendly options presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** Exploring and utilizing sustainable materials like apple leather opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Ethical Fashion:** Creating affordable and ethically-made fashion products can disrupt the traditional premium pricing model while meeting the demand for sustainable alternatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the growth of vegan-friendly options by incorporating eco-friendly materials like apple leather into their designs. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Sustainable fashion industry can embrace innovative materials like apple leather to craft eco-friendly and ethically-made products that appeal to conscious consumers. - **Tech Accessories:** Tech accessory industry can explore the use of apple leather in laptop sleeves, phone cases, and other products to provide stylish, sustainable options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Understated Vegan Leather Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espe-ss24.md) - [Comforting Vegan Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espe-1.md) - [Alt Leather Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bioveg-collection.md) - [Fruit-Based Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peelsphere.md) - [Affordable Quiet Luxury Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/josiie-bag.md) - [Vegan Leather Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardgraft-fuzzy-alcantara-iphone-15-pro-cover.md) - [Vegan Leather Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-leather-purses.md)