Meet BAILEY - the vegan leather handbag of the future
Exquisite luxury bags made from first-of-its-kind, 100% bio-based vegan leather MIRUM®. Made for the next generation.
We have a passion for luxurious handbags, but neither accept animal suffering nor outdated, waste-generating business models. With our handbag BAILEY we reach the next milestone in sustainability – Exquisite designer bags made from plant-based and all natural MIRUM® (we mean really natural – no plastics mixed in!) vegan leather for modern personalities.
Currently, plant-based leathers usually require the use of synthetic resins, adhesives, or coatings to ensure that they meet the performance requirements. This is where the innovative and unique material MIRUM® comes into play. The material we use for our BAILEY handbags is a newly developed plant-based material that mimics the haptic and physical characteristics of animal leather and is much more environmentally friendly in production. In the manufacturing process, there are no petrochemical additives needed, the material is 100 % bio-based – therefore plastic free – and it is recyclable. The vegan leather we use for BAILEY not only eliminates the ethical concerns, but also addresses the issues of circularity and recyclability of current synthetic leathers on the market.
circular by design
The material used for our BAILEY bag brings us a big step closer to our goal of circularity. In short, unlike materials made with petrochemicals, MIRUM® does not become waste at the end of its life. Instead, it can be used again and again either to make more products or to give back nutrients to the natural environment. Not only is the recycled material as elegant and high-performance as it was in its virgin state, but this process allows us to decrease our use of virgin raw materials, perpetually reducing our impact on the environment with each reuse cycle. If for any reason MIRUM® exits this cycle, its bio-neutrality allows it to return its nutrients to the earth safely and efficiently.
Sustainable Design
Our BAILEY handbag is designed with great attention to detail. We focus on creating an exquisitely selected, key piece that complements your wardrobe. BAILEY features smart functionality and is designed to be durable and multifunctional. BAILEY helps you to organize your busy everyday life in style and confidence. We believe that honest craftsmanship leads to exceptional quality products that last. Melina Bucher handbags are designed in our headquarters in Germany and are handcrafted in selected European manufactories. To reduce transport routes, the production of our bags is concentrated on the Spain region Ubrique – which is known since decades for its exceptional craftsmen. Because it is important to us that customers know exactly what they are buying, transparency and traceability are integral parts of our business. We attach great importance to traceable supply chains and a partnership network. Our BAILEY handbag is made of high quality and high-performance plant-based leather and recycled cotton lining. Even in the adhesives and dyes used in the manufacturing process, there are no animal ingredients included. For our efforts, we got the PETA-approved vegan certification. By using lining with recycled content, we further reduce the amount of new resources needed for our manufacturing. When we say that our bags are 100% vegan, we mean it: Even for our packaging, we only use vegan paper boxes and tape with animal-free glue.
