Unveiling My First Handbag Collection!

My new ethical handbag collection is out now! Let me take you through the inspiration, the designs, the color palette, everything!
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Designer handbags made using the most sustainable leather & materials available. Ethically made in Europe. Project Elixir is my most ambitious project to date. It also includes vegan handbags made in cotton canvas.
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[@justineleconte]

AHHHHH!!!! This is my most ambitious project so far 😭 You can see all the designs here: www.justineleconte.com/launch 💚 Which design is your favorite?

[@TRex-os1uy]

I'm torn between the tote and the crossbody. Leaning toward the canvas but also, the black leather is chic.

[@AnkaMara7940]

The teal one or the big light blue one would benprobablly my choice

[@bloggerblogg5878]

I love the canvas one, the color is just my favorite. I don't like leather bags or anything leather. Crossbody bags it's my choice always.

[@tonyak2446]

Crossbody

[@GlowingPathWay]

Hmmmm.. Teal or black? 🤔 Anyway.. Love the sustainable aspect and how much effert you've put into it and am so happy you shared it with us! ❤🎉

[@frustrateduser9933]

I appreciate her devotion to ethical fashion

[@marina7021]

After caring canvas crossbody for almost 2 days now, I want to say that it’s perfection. The hardware where long strap attaches moves easily, rotates to accommodate different movement, the strap material does not rub against the fine sweater, the little silver slider that is used to get the desired length of the long strap is really pretty and creates very cool pin-like design around the chest area, the bag is very easily accessible, and the zipper is soft, so it’s comfortable to feel the zipper against the skin, while wearing it on the shoulder it’s very easy to grab the short straps if needed, inside compartments are roomy and easily accessible. It’s gorgeous to look at and very well-made. Thank you Justine I know it was not easy but it’s absolutely wonderful product.

[@Misakigi]

If I could like this video 1,000x I would!!! Justine, you are an inspiration. You don't just call out the lack of sustainability in the fashion industry with your words, but also with your actions.

[@justineleconte]

I honestly think that luxury brands still using chrome-tanned leather do not care about sustainability at all. And that includes the biggest names and houses in the industry. Yes, it's possible to find better leather. Yes, it's possible to produce in humanly acceptable conditions. For me, that's not negociable...

[@user-no2mz9hl4f]

I have the utmost respect for Justine. She talks the talk and walks the walk.

[@poursometeafor2]

Amazing work Justine! I study Sustainability in the Fashion Industry and I applaud you for adding the QR code that allows to trace each aspect of the production & sourcing. It's mind boggling how Luxury brands get away with charging small fortunes without being transparent about well, anything really. Furthermore, I hope more people would realise, your bold move of setting the price based on the living wage of the skilled workers involved in the production, is extremely rare still. The fashion industry (specially handbag luxury brands) work with mark-ups of up to 20x the price it costs them to make; this means the handbag you are willing to pay €2000 for, only cost them €100 to make. The problem doesn't lie in the fact that it sells for €2000, but the fact it only costs them €100 to produce. Exactly how little are they paying the workers involved? As consumers we should expect more of our money to go towards the people involved in labour. In my experience, people don't know this, most folks that don't work in the industry genuinely think brands charge twice as much, maybe 4 times of what it costs them. BTW, the collection looks fab!🙌

[@justineleconte]

everything you said :-) And thank you!

[@forpcb]

Bernard Arnault once mentioned proudly that his daughter earned 4 billiard euros in a year. One year! One person! The question is how many people have been underpaid for such impressive "financial success", what is the real cost (and quality!) of these "luxury" products they sell, and why are these products still considered luxury goods? 🤷🏼‍♀️🤔

[@dominiqueuniquenique9752]

Oh, Justine! You have put everything that I must have in a bag in your bags. Leather, zippered closures, thick straps, stylish, functional. Your ethical sourcing is an added bonus. Congratulations and much success 🎉❤🙏🏽! Tote and crossbody are my favorites.

[@justineleconte]

thanks, that's exactly the goal, these bags needed to have EVERYTHING 😄

[@maireadvaughan1861]

Yes I completely agree! It has everything! Justine you did a marvelous job❤

[@seagullsnowy]

Leather is not ethical material ☝️

[@JJMedusa]

-- Congratulations on your new handbags! P.S. On another note, the sound was not very good in this video.

[@laurahuddleston6285]

I agree. I am switching from my phone to my laptop to see if I can get better sound because I love these bags!!!

[@thefamilywhite2149]

Yes it's so hard to hear and I'm so excited for Justine I want to absorb everything she's saying! 🎉

[@alisnp]

Agree! A good microphone is a necessity!

[@bleakaf]

Agree, love your videos of course Justine but sound quality was uncharacteristically poor on this video x

[@hldb5390]

Just add some sound baffles on your walls. Make a large frame and cover it with fabric. Love your channel ❤

[@lynnedenney9771]

congratulations! I'm so happy for you! I usually only use backpacks, but I think I may buy a clutch or a wallet! Perhaps if you eventually decide to add another design style it could be a backpack style? I love "hands free" and the way it's balanced on my back and not only weighing down one shoulder or one side of my body. I'm heading over to your website now! Again, congratulations! I hope your products fly off the shelves and are a rollicking success!!

[@viannebinoche]

You're an inspiring person, Justine!

[@ILOLnumber1]

😃OMG! What an incredible and joyous surprise! Big congratulations to you, Justine! 👏👏👏 Of all the designers in the world to create a handbag collection, you are THE ONE I TRUST to produce beautiful, yet practical, well thought out designs, made with the highest quality and ethics throughout the entire supply chain. Parfait, Justine!

[@korinaviado3333]

I knew it wouldn’t be long until you tap into bags. The “L” in JL stands for LIMITLESS 😃 I can’t wait for my Stone blue clutch to arrive 😊! Seeing you hold the items gave it a lot more perspective in terms of size and color. Congratulations again J 🎉

[@justineleconte]

thanks a lot! I hope your order will reach you soon & that you'll wear it with your JL jewelry ;-)

[@LAVA-el5yt]

Thank you for creating a non-animal version!!!! And I love the flat bottom of the bag!!!

[@Dittygirl89]

I love the tote bag design, that looks so versatile. Out of my price range right now, but I agree that this is a fair price for such a bag and I hope that you will have many many customers!

[@bkriszti]

The crossbody bag is my favorite design!!!❤ Wonderful job Justine!

[@rachelhobbs6189]

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ❤❤❤ You are the person who first introduced me to the technical details of ethical fashion, and you are the kind of businesswoman that I aspire to be. Thank you for EVERYTHING you’ve done. I love the colors, and I need a new wallet, and I might be tempted by an everyday purse as well because I just fell in love with the design. You’re so so amazing 🎉🎉🎉🎉 congratulations!!!

[@sylvienguyen3361]

Deciding which bag to order wasn't easy, but I finally selected and ordered a black crossbody bag which is likely a good fit for my small stature and busy life. She shade of red you've selected is quite pretty, as well. Your attention to materials, design, and where the bags have been made is much appreciated. Congratulations for your beautiful collection.

[@dianafoley6926]

Your thorough and sincere commitment to ethics and sustainability is so impressive and appreciated! The teal green clutch is my favorite! As a mom with three young children, I sometimes have no choice but to carry a hands-free bag -- if the clutch came with an optional crossbody chain, that would be a huge bonus!

[@IolaHafwen]

So excited for this new project of yours! Have been following you for years, and learned a ton from you. Was happy to order a cross-body bag yesterday, and it's already on route. Thank you for everything!

[@justineleconte]

hehehe so you were on my email list and got early access: smart! :-)

[@christinagonzalez4314]

congrats on your new handbag collection, all are beautiful . Unfortunately the large leather bag is not available to order😢please tell me that you will eventually make more.

[@myladycasagrande863]

​@@christinagonzalez4314check again - I was just on the website and everything appears to still be in stock. They're not shown in order of size.

[@zakia484]

Congratulations Justine ! I wish you all the success with your exciting new launch and hope it becomes widely available and popular, as it really should, knowing all the thoughtfulness and effort you've put into it.

[@sayleepathak]

For matching creativity with ethics and walking the talk- Huge congratulations! Your principles and hard work shines through. And, you were able to seed some optimism my way after a downer week. LOVED the outcome of your project. Please keep bringing high sustainable fashion to us. ALL THE BEST!! (and I am extremely biased towards the red ones ;) )

[@LSSYLondon]

I love the blue leather, and I am also so thankful that you made the canvas option bc I know my mum will love that! You think of everything 😊. She stole the trousers you made from my wardrobe, and my MIL wants the rings you made that I wear daily!

[@cosmicpolitan]

This is SO exciting! You read my mind - I've been wishing for a small square work bag that is timeless and high quality - and the crossbody is PERFECT. And THANK YOU for using silver hardware! I love it!

[@annemiebernaert1838]

Congratulations, Justine! This must be so very exciting for you! I'm not a handbag person, but as with everything you do, people can truly see the passion you have for your products 💜 I hope the collection goes well 😊

[@ShraddhaRao11235813]

Congratulations, Justine! This is sooo exciting 🎉

[@justineleconte]

yes, I have been excited for a long time to tell you all about it. It's been in the making for literally MONTHS...!

[@geniej2378]

Congratulations Justine! I really love the wallet design because since I moved to a smaller handbag for my daily, I got sick of my wallet taking up the entire bag! I have a very cheap leather wallet which has started to fall apart, so this is perfect timing!

[@TRex-os1uy]

I am so excited for this! The green canvas really speaks to me. Thank you Justine for giving us all the necessities inside of this collection.

[@marina7021]

Just ordered the canvas. So excited ❤

[@sbaumgartner9848]

Justine, you're clearly doing something right. You have a very large subscription audience and it's clear you focus on the details. I find this very refreshing.

[@NatureHarmony_]

Omg, the colors are gorgeous. I already pay attention to ethical and sustainable production, but you filled a missing gap in this category - combining it with quality and fashion. This is genious! Thank you for spreading awareness. The bags are great and I loooove the size and shape of the clutch. Now the question is, how am I going to pick a color when I like them all.

[@natak3705]

I’m so excited for this! So much thought put into your designs. I appreciate the standard of ethics that went into production. Congratulations. 🎉

[@YvonneYam]

Congratulations on the lovely collection! Love the designs , the functionalities and the ethics of production. I buy my bags with the intention to use them for a long time. I especially love the tote because it is more structured and most importantly can be zipped up entirely which makes it great for traveling. However, it is missing purse feet. While I take good care of my bags, they tend to scuff up the the base so it is a feature that I appreciate.

[@miasolala8415]

i'm so hyped! really love the timeless design, esp. the cotton canvas!😍

[@juliazubko1589]

Stunning collection! Love the details, all of them. Congratulations, Justine 🎉

[@manebuniatyan549]

Congratulations, Justine! Wish your new project lots of success, You deserve it! All the designs are stunning and the same time seem pretty comfortable and also the production is ethical. Perfection! ❤❤❤

[@petrieberries]

I appreciate you so much for caring about these important things 🫶love the Berry red😍

[@tamara10]

An actual sustainable and ethical brand! Bravo

[@Jen7867]

All of it is so beautiful and well-planned! ❤

[@LigeiaNoire]

Congratulations Justine! The collection looks amazing. Elegant yet practical, roomy but not exaggerated. Heavy duty strap, loots of pockets, attention to every detail. Best of all, it is made near my home town! You all can be sure that your bag will last you a lifetime. There's no better material for a purse or bag than leather. We have some of the most skilled artisans in the market. Specially in leather works like shoes and handbags. My favourite is the black purse. Surprised that you didn't go for cork for the alternative material. Portugal pretty much invented the idea. I have a messenger bag made out of it and it is still going strong.

[@sofiaoliveira7708]

Congratulations on the new collection 🎉 I really like the teal and berry red colors. I wish the tote bags were available in those ones. Maybe most people wouldn‘t want their totes to be that bold, but I would love it to create contrast with my black winter coat. Still, very pretty and I‘m glad you‘re working with the ladies in Portugal 🇵🇹

[@carloscorminola6067]

So proud of you, Justine! 💖💖

[@kareno7792]

Such beautiful bags, Justine. I love the smaller size crossbody, such a lovely design. And thank you for your dedication to keeping production ethical.

[@sarahrebeccawarren]

I absolutely love all of his - so much thought and consideration!! Plus, the bags are classy as hell. Thank you for doing what you do with such artistry!

[@tygerlily1700]

All of your creations are beautiful! My favorite is the Clutch! Great job! ❤❤❤🌟🎉🎉🎉

[@justineleconte]

Thank you! 😊

[@annikastonefieldt7941]

Justine, congratulations!!!!! This is an amazing project ❤️❤️well done!!!

[@raquelmardoneslara4455]

This is great Justine. Congratulations for this beautiful project and for your work ethic!❤

[@rhondamiller5166]

These are gorgeous! I love the hardware and I appreciate the focus on function.

[@MK-cc5ve]

I can see the jewelry influence in the metal designs, very, very unique and pretty!

[@heikeschulte2531]

The blue is divine!!!! ❤

[@dorooutoftheblue]

Lovely, that's how I like my bags, classic style with small details that make it special. The teal colour is wonderful!

[@roxyred0145]

I love your ethical approach to fashion and business. Much love to you and your business 💜

[@sarahwatts7152]

I love the look of the collection! My favorite is the green canvas crossbody - not for vegan reasons, I like the color

[@rebeccaw2197]

Congratulations, this is amazing! Thank you for your dedication to sustainable processes, especially sustainable approaches to using leather products.

[@jasminajevtovic8457]

Congratulations Justine! Thank you for giving us a sustainable and thoughtfully designed bags. My favorite is the crossbody. Also love the color palette.

[@maddieb2763]

WOW!!!! Congratulations on your wonderful project. All the bags look amazing but I especially love the tote bag in black and the make up bag in berry red. I also love the fact that they are all sustainable, which makes them even more special. All the effort you put into this project, taking care of every detail is just astonishing. I wish you all the luck in the world, I am going to take a look at your website right now to see if I can afford one, and again, thanks for what you are doing to improve our planet. I love this video. Thanks, Justine. You are true gold. 😍😍❤❤🤗🤗

[@anaherthel7679]

I loved all of the designs! ❤ I would also love for the tote bags to have one of those straps that secure the bag to the handle of a carry-on luggage. Congrats on the new launch!!

[@Karen-ve6ds]

They look amazing Justine! I wondered what you were working on 😁 I like all of them. Since I’m a disaster with wallets/purses, I would like a new one because my current one from Fossil looks like I buried it and dug it up again. Congratulations on your collection ❤

[@nnbg8000]

Congratulations, Justine!

[@robyn3349]

Well done, Justine! Your bags are gorgeous!

[@MyLifewithGuitar]

C’est joli ❤. Merci beaucoup pour tout ce que vous fezez Justine Leconte 💓

[@dutchgram3799]

Congratulations! Thank you for being environmentally aware and doing something about it. I wish you great success.

[@susannabutkus4064]

Congratulations Justine! Beautiful bags!

[@zol2415]

I'm definitely getting that makeup pouch. I really admire your dedication to ethical fashion that isn't outrageously expensive. Thank you ♥️

[@yukito6624]

Finally! A bag from my favorite designer. Congratulations!

[@womanofacertainage5892]

Congratulations, Justine! They are gorgeous -- I want more than one!

[@violetstarla]

I'm so excited about these handbags I especially like the baby blue one as I don't have anything like that right now and was in search of such a heavenly shade. I love all the colors of the wallets and adore your ethical standards without sacrificing quality and style. Congratulations on your launch and can't wait to own one of these lovely bags.

[@ferdayenel290]

Bravo Justine, very impressive, you've put a lot of hard work into this and it shows.

[@carolwright2703]

Congratulations, Justine! Your new handbag collection is beautiful! I love the light blue color and hope to get the wallet. :)

[@Blessrainable]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE! Congratulations!!! I’m so proud of you! I can’t wait to get my hands on one.

[@tiffanyharrison21]

I absolutely love all of this- the crossbody bag is my favorite design!!❤the bags are classy as hell.

[@asha.m]

Congrats!! They are beautiful!

[@rdb4996]

Stunning! The consciousness, the design, the passion.

[@neatcleanandsimple.1909]

Justine love,love,love you and love your bags. You are perfection...and so are your designs and ethical way of life! ❤

[@_inflection3209]

Oh I'm so excited for you. What an exciting venture. I absolutely love the cotton canvas!! And it's probably what I would choose despite not having anything against animal leather.

[@Lisa-dy1fr]

Love them all but cross-body tote is my fav. Perfect size, shape & handles to sling over the shoulder. Congratulations!

[@oceanasong]

Congratulations, Justine - well done!

[@riop6588]

Biggest Congrats! The collection is beautiful!

[@gritsngranola]

Congrats Justine! 🎉🎉🎉😊

[@LightOfJoy1]

They are beautiful and classic. Congratulations on your new product designs. I wish you much success!

[@vittoriavecchiarelli5432]

Congratulations Justine!!! 🎉🥂🍾 I love all colors and designs - something for everyone. I think it depends on your existing collection of bags, which you will choose. I think the crossbody will be the most popular. I love the green and teal options...not the blue as much. I love the colour, but it won't match my current wardrobe. I love the neutral options of black and tan.

[@JackieBactasa]

Congratulations! I'm very happy for you. Your designs are beautiful! I really like the alternative bag without leather. And I appreciate your focus on sustainability, transparency, ethics and quality!! I don't own a crossbody or handbag yet, because I mostly take my backpack to school. But when I safed up I will buy your black crossbody!

[@977400Dana]

A beautiful collection!!

[@mariannetm]

I LOVE your handbag collection!

[@suiteblaq]

So proud of you, friend! The Berry Red color is stunning! I'm going to pair it with the Stone Blue. 😊

[@autobiographyofstyle]

Congratulations! Beautiful designs.

[@irmgardkuchernig1156]

Congratulations. That is fantastic!

[@trilliand]

Wow! Beautiful line of handbags! I particularly like that the finishings are silver colored as opposed to the usually gold colour in high end bags. I absolutely have to get one now, the craftsmanship seems remarkable and I really like the laid back design.

[@Lifescapers]

Wow. These are wonderful. I love your design choices!

[@marina7021]

Beautiful work!! Congratulations. I just ordered the canvas bag. Absolutely cannot wait!! I would like more colors in canvas, obviously ❤

[@josipag2185]

I like the crossbody. So happy for you ❤ Wish you big success with this collection❤

[@lillisettari]

This is so exciting, congrats! And also for the 1M subscribers!

[@lisalesinszki7536]

The green canvas tote is perfect! 😍

[@gemmisco]

Congratulations, Justine 🎉🎉🎉

[@TheLoungingShaman]

Congratulations Justine!! This is all so great and so you! Practical, quality, ethical, well thought out, just perfect. Congrats!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@raiilynezz1435]

I'm in love with the crossbody in stone blue oh my goood, all the designs are so lovely and timeless, but that color made my heart flutter, it's so dreamy

[@justineleconte]

Thank you so much!

[@robertfaulkner9105]

How exciting!!! Very cool venture. I hope it goes amazingly well. 🎉

[@cathyscott5548]

Love the coin/card case. Design very similar to what I call a "french purse". I have one and love it.

[@beagless]

The designs are very practical and lovely to look at. The production reminds me of my favourite companies - Oh My Bag & Ten Points. Well done ❤ ❤

[@jessamineprice5803]

The large tan bag is my favorite! It looks like a bag I got second-hand many years ago and was in love with.

[@eljj7968]

These are beautiful! Amazing job. I love the cross body in particular!

[@millychandia876]

Felicitaciones !!! Los mejores deseos de éxito en tu nueva aventura

[@evateemad]

Love them all, but the leather tote bag in stone blue caught my eye from the first second and won me over immediately. Waiting for it now. I am so glad KZbin suggested your videos to me years ago. Thank you, Justine! 🥰

[@justineleconte]

yay! We're shipping as fast as possible, the shipping team is all-hands on deck :-)