Sustainable, Independent & Women-owned
AllÉGORIE
Allégorie is a small-batch accessory line based in NYC.
Our bags are made from discarded fruits and designed to elevate everyday style.
Why We DO IT?
To reduce food waste.
To bring you a real option, not a compromise.
To carve a path in fashion that's better for the planet and those who live on it.
What We Care About
We search for high quality, eco-friendly alternatives to animal and PVC leather, otherwise known as "vegan leather". We also look for meanings in objects we use everyday. In the case of Allégorie bag, every piece we make reduces food waste and GHG emissions, and symbolizes a much more sustainable, circular way forward for fashion.
Meaningful products are only made through thoughtful processes. We decided to do it the right way from day one, through how we produce, who we produce with and where we produce.
Your peace of mind is important. We make good quality bags that represent your values and help you move through the world with ease. And we tell you exactly how we do it.
Curious about a bag? Have a question about ordering? Want to work with us?
It's not easy work. Honestly. But it's worth it.
Sustainability is a journey not the destination. We are excited to learn as we grow, explore as new technology emerges and evolve as new practice materializes. Each step forward is taken with great respect for the people and the nature.
Our Promise To You
Good bags. Good for the Planet. Good for those living on it.
...and This is Our Approach to Sustainability
Good Bags
Made to help you move through everyday with Ease
Day 1
Day 1095
"It's good bags. But it's not just about good bags. Let's call it ALLÉGORIE."
- Heather, Founder
Good for Those living on it
Giving Back & Build Back
2020
During the peak of COVID-19 pandemic, we partnered with Food Tank to support its local partners across all 50 states working on COVID-19 relief.
Food Tank is a non-profit organization that offers environmentally sustainable ways of alleviating hunger, obesity, and poverty by pushing for food system change.
Learn more here.
2021
We partnered with New York Cares and built community gardens around the five boroughs to help support a resilient local food system.
New York Cares is a non-profit platform that connects you with thousands of volunteer projects. Find out here on how you can volunteer with New York Cares.
2022 & Onwards
Every year, our team members volunteer with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC) and delivers leftover food from local restaurants to homeless shelters.
RLC is a non-profit organization that redistributes excess food to people experiencing food insecurity. Learn more here.
Blog: A Chat with Luke Petronella From RLC
2023
We created a zero-waste collection using scrap materials and fundraised for Coral Projects, an eco-friendly underwater art project supporting the rewilding of coral, oyster and many other filter lives. Proceeds were used to help Coral Projects with their first installation in Ionian Sea, Italy.
Learn more about this project in our blog: A Chat with Vanessa Albury. Read Here
Carbon Offset
We do our best to keep our carbon footprint low. As a matter of facts, we have been carbon neutral since the inception, thanks to all the food waste that we sustainably upcycled.
That said, we don't say no to creating more carbon sink. We partner with SALT, a planform planting mangrove trees in Kenya to sequester carbon, create natural habitats and support rural communities.
Learn More Here
