When I got my new Bergen Vegan Tote from Canopy Verde
in the mail, I was already in love with it. I'm not super girly, I
rarely wear anything but jeans and don't even own makeup; I don't wear a
lot of jewelry and I never, ever carry a purse. I'm just a minimalist
gal with low-key style who likes to keep it simple. So when I first
talked to Linda from Canopy Verde about the bag, it was important to me
that it be something I could use everyday, all day, and would go with
everything. I wanted something effortless, and I found it in the Bergen
Tote. It's made of eco-friendly brown faux leather and organic
stone-colored cotton, and because of its chic, simple design it really
does go with everything - this is no one-season bag!
I wear a lot of neutral colors, so this bag
really did fit quite easily into my current style profile. And because
Canopy Verde keeps it simple, the Bergen really is a classic design that
would look good on anyone's shoulder. Because I'm always running around
and dragging a bunch of crap with me, it was important that I find a
bag that I could actually carry my stuff in. The Bergen Tote is lined
with beautiful tangerine fabric and adorned with wooden accents, with
plenty of room inside for me to carry some notebooks, my camera, phone,
and wallet with room to spare. It has a few good sized inner pockets,
including a zippered one, as well as an outer pocket along the back side
perfect for tucking your phone or cash.
The Bergen Tote is thoughtfully made with
organic certified cotton, PVC-free vegan leather, and eco-friendly dyes,
so it's also a bag you can feel really proud to carry around. Linda
Wong, the creator, is inspired by mid-century Danish design, her
Brooklyn neighborhood, and a commitment to being as Earth-friendly as
possible. She works with a fellow woman entrepreneur in Hong Kong to
create the bags and ships them internationally, always trying to cut
down on waste and reusing materials whenever possible. She's a kickass
#GIRLBOSS and someone we're happy to support.
?So maybe a shoulder tote isn't your style? I
get it. And so does Linda, because she has designed everything from
clutches and wristlets to satchels and shoulder bags - they have
something for everyone! Including more colorful designs, if that's your
thing. This Weekender Bag is going on my Christmas list for sure! You can shop directly on their website here, or shop past seasons and favorites on their Etsy page. A huge thanks to Linda for letting us rave about her bags - we love what you're doing, keep it up girl!
??[All opinions are our own, we were not compensated for this review.]