Why We Love It!

While some women collect shoes (and others go gaga for belts), we happen to horde handbags. Hare+Hart temps our worst shopping tendencies with their stylish and clean designs. Relying heavily on classic neutrals, the bags are made primarily from haircalf hides, which gives them a distinctive sheen. Our favorite piece is the signature Crawford Pouch, which comes in several colors and sizes, including the extra-large briefcase style shown at left.

Founded by college friends Emily Harrison and Jennie Engelhardt, the company is dedicated to finding eco-friendly and sustainable ways to create each and every leather product. Every piece at Hare+Hart is handcrafted in Argentina and New York using the greenest possible methods. Harrison and Engelhardt also use Argentine leathers that are byproducts of the beef industry and come from a tannery that sources 85% of its leathers from grass-fed, free roaming cows. While no leather can be totally cruelty-free, this is pretty much as close as it comes.

Cooler Weather, Indeed

Not in the market for a purse? Hare+Hart also makes buttery soft leather jackets in both neutral and black made with biodegradable acetate lining and antique bronze zippers. Pretty edgy.

Jackets retail for $635 while bags range from $110 to $575. Shop the collection here.