With September and school right around the corner, it’s time
to start thinking practical. For the new
The Earth Girl: Feed
Bag
FEED began in 2006 as model Lauren Bush’s project to
incorporate her desire for good fashion with activism. Part of the purchase
price for each bag is donated to a human rights project that helps feed the
hungry throughout the world.
The basic line bags are
simple — usually made of canvas, cotton, burlap or nylon — sturdy, and in the
traditional tote style. The colors are perfect for the fall palette: khaki,
grey, black and brown with accents of army green. Their simplicity makes them
easy to pair with most outfits.
FEED has also put out country-specific lines that match the
ethnic styles of India and Africa.
Same simplicity in design, but with richer patterns on cloth traditionally made
in-country.
The Fashionista: Big
Buddha Bag
The Big Buddha bags offer a variety of trendy designs that
are practical-perfect with plenty of pockets, zippers and adjustable straps.
The bags are hobo style and most display detailed designs of handiwork like the
Leora
Studded Bag. The soft, brown vegan leather is textured with a chevron
border around the edges of the bag, accented by faded gold studs.
Their autumn collection stays true to the muted palette of
the changing of the seasons — orange, brown and black — but some accessories
offer a bright surprise. The Union
Snake Tote Bag appears to be made from a snake covered in gold leaf.
