Tote bags have truly become the new t-shirts. As soon as a new slogan, pattern or logo gains popularity, you'll be sure to see it in a supermarket aisle near you soon.
Accessorize is one brand that has picked up the trend nicely, and has also had the foresight to make its hippy shopping bags from fairtrade cotton, which is more than can be said for many designers! Its current range, which included the lovely 'I heart bags' tote pictured left, is growing all the time, and I've included some items from its current range in my pick of the best fairtrade tote bags currently on sale.
Follow the jump for the top totes!
Pretty and simple, this bag is hand-made with organic fairtrade cotton. The screen-printed bow would make it ideal as part of a present (its intended use is as a 're-usable gift bag'), but you know it would also look great dangling from the end of your arm...
£7.50 from the Keep Calm Gallery
Accessorize Fairtrade Birds Blossom Bag
Another one from the current Accessorize range. Birds and blossom are always a winning combination, and the design on this bag is a lovely, clean and simple print. The bag is reversible with pretty floral print inside, and made from 100% fairtrade certified cotton.
£12 from Accessorize
Sarah Smith Fairtrade Cotton Shopper
Move over Cath Kidston; the funkiest, prettiest floral print designs are now being created by someone called Sarah Smith, and every one of her products is ethical to the core.
There are loads of different prints to choose from, but I like this cheerful red flower pattern. Check out the full range here.
£4.50 at Guardian Eco Store
Conway & Young's Ode to Modbury Town
I couldn't possibly resist including this quirky tribute to the plastic-dodging people of Modbury in a list of fairtrade shopping bags, even though I did only write about them yesterday! Quite simply the coolest arm candy around at present.
£9 at I Dress Myself
Shared Earth Shop Local Bag
The best things in life are the simple things -- like this 'shop local' bag by fairtrade company Shared Earth. This is a strong, heavy-duty bag which is good news for those of us who like to buy a bottle of wine (or three) on our shopping excursions. Just make sure you don't take this one anywhere you don't speak the language or on an aeroplane -- people may laugh.
£3.99 at Ethical Superstore
Wow! What great bags. I'll definately be checking them out. It's great to see a rage of bags that are stylish and ethical too!
www.ethicalandgreen.com
Wow! What great bags. I'll definately be checking them out. It's great to see a rage of bags that are stylish and ethical too!
www.ethicalandgreen.com
THE CHARITY SHOPPER
Make a statement with the bag that benefits charity
Patent Chic!
You can never have enough bags and what can make you look and feel better than combining up-to-the minute style while benefitting a good cause?
This smart shopper, with long handles and a purple lining, is a practical bag for style-conscious women of all ages.
A substantial amount from every bag sold by us will be donated to charity. Our chosen charities include Alzheimer's Research Trust, Mental Health Foundation and Wellbeing of Women.
Bag one for all the family - available now for only £19.95 or buy two for £30.00 including FREE delivery
Contact us Charlotte & Bill Carver 01684 592179 carvers@bidderscroft.com www.bidderscroft.com
Charity Fairs Association member since 1991.
Are you a fundraiser?
We offer generous trade discounts with a low min. order of just 25 bags. Own labels are also available to increase awareness of your charity or project.
"WOW, what a chic bag!" says AP of East Yorkshire
"Love it and feel VERY smart when I wear it!" says EH of Chiswick
"Received your incredible bag and think it is amazing - so different, especially with that snazzy purple lining." JM, Kensington.
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