# Mushroom Leather Bags The Stella McCartney 'Falabella' Bag is Made with Mycelium Leather By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-04-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-falabella References: [thecurrentdaily](https://thecurrentdaily.com/2018/04/17/bolt-threads-stella-mccartney-mushroom-leather/) Stella McCartney is a name in the design world that has become synonymous with cruelty-free fashion—and the Stella McCartney Falabella bag is a product that showcases the label's commitment to ethical beauty and luxury. The [unique bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/josiie-bag) is made from a material called '[Mylo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylo-leather)' from Bolt Threads, which is a [leather-like material made from mycelium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-reishi), or the roots of a mushroom. One of the features of the material that makes it particularly noteworthy is the fact that it only requires days to form, unlike animal leather, which takes years. When it comes to finishing the leather alternative, the unique material can be dyed with tea. The innovative new Stella McCartney handbag made from Mylo will be on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum's Fashioned from Nature exhibit in London until April 21st. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cruelty-free Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to explore alternative materials that are ethically produced, such as mycelium leather. - **Sustainable Materials:** Growing demand for eco-friendly materials like mycelium leather presents an opportunity for companies to develop innovative products. - **Fast-forming Materials:** The quick formation process of mycelium leather provides a disruptive opportunity for manufacturers to create products more efficiently. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate mycelium leather into their product lines to meet the demand for sustainable and cruelty-free materials. - **Material Science:** Opportunity for researchers and developers to explore and refine mycelium leather and other sustainable materials for various applications. - **Museum and Exhibition:** Museums and exhibitions can showcase innovative materials like mycelium leather to educate and inspire visitors about sustainable design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic-Free Circular Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-3.md) - [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) - [Animal-Free Material Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-horsebit-1955-bag.md) - [Luxe Toile Printed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-bambole.md) - [Plant-Based Fur Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biofluff.md) - [Bio-Leather Fungal Protectants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fungal-coating.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md)