LUXTRA
Luxtra, which stands for "luxury transformed", is a vegan accessory brand creating sustainably-minded vegan bags, backpacks, wallets & small accessories, all of which are hand crafted in Italy. A certified B Corp®, LUXTRA meets the highest standards of social and environmental impact. The brand is creating a legacy of change, bringing their elegant and understated aesthetic to customers and creating a cleaner, greener planet. Luxtra was named One to Watch in the Drapers Sustainable Fashion Awards 2020 and 2021. This vegan brand was also a runner-up in the 2019 Sustainable Lifestyle Awards, in the Accessory Brand of the Year category.
About the Founder
Even before becoming a sustainable fashion entrepreneur, Jessica Kruger was devoted to promoting ethical living and the shift towards a meat-free, cruelty-free world. She co-founded vegetarian restaurant Ethos in central London, before moving on to fashion and inspiring the industry to go cruelty-free by launching Luxtra.
“There is no way I would be complicit in animal cruelty. I want to show people that you can make beautiful products without cruelty and archaic practices.”
Materials
LUXTRA proudly works with the most innovative and pioneering cruelty-free materials available on the market. Their mission is to champion innovative vegan leathers that are partly made from plants – some of the materials they love include leather made from apple, pineapple, cactus and corn. The label is aiming to work more towards a circular production system to further amplify its sustainability efforts.
People
Jessica herself visits the brand's suppliers and manufacturers, having conversations regarding modern slavery and labour standards to ensure a fair treatment of workers.
Production
Luxtra manufactures their beautiful vegan bags and accessories in Italy, where almost all their raw materials are also produced. The brand is working on obtaining further transparency into the processes around their raw materials, especially regarding the extraction and cultivation of these materials.
Animals
Proudly dedicated to being cruelty-free, Luxtra is a PETA-Approved vegan brand.
Packaging
LUXTRA’s commitment to sustainability naturally takes into consideration their packaging. Larger items are delivered with an organic cotton dust bag in which to house and protect the item when not in use. Small accessories are delivered in elegant boxes made from FSC certified recycled paper. They are slimline, and stackable, making for efficient storage and presentation. LUXTRA does not use plastic in any of their packaging, and are working with their suppliers to help them reach this same goal.
To discover more like this, visit our vegan bags collection.
You can read more about the problem with animal leather and sustainable vegan leather alternatives on our blog.
Love sustainable vegan leathers? Take a look at our edits for Cactus Leather, Apple Leather, Grape Leather, Pinatex and Cork Leather.
Love luxury and designer fashion? Check out our Luxury Vegan Bags & Shoes edit.

