Eco Friendy: Beth Springer Handbags - Designer Handbag & Purse Chat.. The Bag Forum

Jennifer · July 29th, 2008, 07:52 PM

I just discovered a eco-chic designer that I must tell you all about: Beth Springer!

Pictured above is the Jelli Clutch, one of her latest creations -- which can be spotted over at Tiffini Dooris.com It's the perfect size shoulder bag dresses up and dresses down. This limited-edition, highly sought after tie-dyed suede is gathered along a hidden frame to give it a feminine shape and lined with vegetable dyed, organic, hemp. Optional tortoise chain strap. Lightweight. Easily cleaned with a suede brush. Measurements: 12" L x 8" H, Strap Length: 21.5" + Strap Drop: 9". $376

Here's a bit about Beth Springer and her process as a eco-friendly handbag designer:

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- using no extraneous hardware. Metal feet are absent on the bottom of my bags because 1) those little metal feet use our precious natural resources, require a highly toxic process to coat, and do not biodegrade 2) feet are redundant on my bags because the leather I use can sustain long years of use without wearing through.

- using all remnants. I endeavor to use the entire hide. You can find note cards, ribbon cuffs, and one of a kind purses at my studio in Venice- all made with waste materials. Come on by!

- using no filler- most leather bags today use a thinner leather to save money, and then back that leather with vinyl. It is a hidden environmental disaster. Most Beth Springer bags "stand on their own".

- with 100% cotton linings - adding 100% organic hemp/cotton linings to several styles starting with the Spring 2008 collection. Check out our ecovertible the trim is reclaimed leather - that means that I saved this scrap leather from the land fill and made something beautiful from it. It is also lined with organic hemp linen lining.

- with vegetable dyed leathers

- the tags are made from recycled paper and attached with organic hemp cord. I ship in reused boxes whenever possible, so the boxes are ugly but the world remains beautiful. Please recycle or reuse them. I do! (I reuse stuffing and packing, too.)

vuittongirlxoxo · July 29th, 2008, 09:17 PM

i really like the black one.

daisydeadpetals · July 30th, 2008, 02:59 AM

^^ me too! And I'm all for helping the environment!

Hannah168 · July 30th, 2008, 04:12 AM

nice.. for a change. Like them both!

Jess · July 30th, 2008, 04:58 AM

Ooh, I like them!

BagDiva · July 30th, 2008, 05:36 AM

They are cute but nay for me. I love the fact that they're eco friendly though!!

Jennifer · July 30th, 2008, 12:03 PM

I'm surprised nobody has said these bags look Miu Miu-ish

Jess · July 30th, 2008, 04:18 PM

^OMG! I love MK's hair!!!!!

Jennifer · August 4th, 2008, 12:33 PM

I know, I love that picture of her! She always looks fabulous.

July 29th, 2008, 09:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
vuittongirlxoxo ♥ Cassandra ♥ Moderator ♥ Join Date: May 2008 Location: PUMPKiN-LAND Posts: 6,983	Re: Eco Friendy: Beth Springer Handbags i really like the black one. __________________ ♥some girls are just born with glitter in their veins♥ wishlist ♥sophia coppola monogram bag and clutch♥eclipse speedy 28♥balenciaga giant city in stardust♥thomas wylde day of the dead clutch♥

July 30th, 2008, 02:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
daisydeadpetals ~♥~ Just Married ~♥~ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ... just a hop, skip and a jump from Rodeo Drive! Posts: 871	Re: Eco Friendy: Beth Springer Handbags ^^ me too! And I'm all for helping the environment!

July 30th, 2008, 04:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hannah168 Rising Bag Star Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, There and Everywhere Posts: 128	Re: Eco Friendy: Beth Springer Handbags nice.. for a change. Like them both! __________________

July 30th, 2008, 04:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jess ♥ Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Candyland Posts: 9,818	Re: Eco Friendy: Beth Springer Handbags Ooh, I like them! __________________ Wish List RM MAM RM MAC

July 30th, 2008, 05:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
BagDiva Is Back Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 342	Re: Eco Friendy: Beth Springer Handbags They are cute but nay for me. I love the fact that they're eco friendly though!! __________________ FALL IS HERE

July 30th, 2008, 12:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jennifer another user. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Seattle! Posts: 18,016	Re: Eco Friendy: Beth Springer Handbags I'm surprised nobody has said these bags look Miu Miu-ish __________________ BagBliss & TheBagForum celebrate the holiday season with 30 Days of Giveaways! begins November 25th. how to change your theme! Bag Bliss & The Fashion Row & Celebrities & their Bags

July 30th, 2008, 04:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jess ♥ Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Candyland Posts: 9,818	Re: Eco Friendy: Beth Springer Handbags ^OMG! I love MK's hair!!!!! __________________ Wish List RM MAM RM MAC

August 4th, 2008, 12:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jennifer another user. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Seattle! Posts: 18,016	Re: Eco Friendy: Beth Springer Handbags I know, I love that picture of her! She always looks fabulous. __________________ BagBliss & TheBagForum celebrate the holiday season with 30 Days of Giveaways! begins November 25th. how to change your theme! Bag Bliss & The Fashion Row & Celebrities & their Bags

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