The ethical tote bag, a timeless accessory
Originally, the tote bag was a large basket made of woven straw and used to transport crops from the fields. In the 20th century, it was regularly used by women to do their shopping because of its size and depth which made it easy to store their groceries. Today, the tote bag has become an essential fashion accessory, often taken to the beach, thanks to its “ tote ” bag function. Each woman can store a large number of objects in it: beach towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, mobile phone, wallet, make-up bag, pocket mirror, water bottle, book...
Subtly combining functionality, comfort and design , the tote bag can be worn on the forearm as well as on the shoulder, like the tote bag. Chic or casual, it becomes the trendy everyday accessory. Every woman has the possibility of carrying all her belongings there to go to work, to her sports session or to go shopping. It is also the only bag that can hold a laptop in addition to personal belongings. Having crossed the ages without taking a single wrinkle, the ethical tote bag remains one of the timeless ethical accessories of our brand which undoubtedly has a future in the women's wardrobe.
The use of eco-responsible materials
When making our ethical tote bags for women, we make sure to use natural materials such as organic cotton, recycled polyester and various eco-responsible materials. We like to work with GRS certified materials . It is an international, voluntary standard that establishes criteria for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, chemical composition restrictions, and social and environmental practices.
Balzac Paris is also committed to offering eco-responsible bags made in France to promote the craftsmanship of our region. When an accessory is concerned, we add on its product sheet the mention “Made in France”. Some of our items are made in an artisanal and fair way in European countries, taking care of the local know-how of artisans.
We pay a lot of attention to creating ethical accessories and clothing in a TPR (Always More Responsible) perspective, from their design to their distribution. We make it a point of honor to respect the environment and people throughout the manufacturing process. Buying an ethical tote bag makes it possible in particular to preserve forests, reduce CO2 emissions and reduce the amount of water used during the production phase. You also have the option of reselling your ethical tote bag on our site to give it a second chance .
An assumed style with an ethical tote bag
Eco-responsible handbag , organic clutch, ethical tote bag… Our collection is constantly growing in order to please our customers and adapt to all occasions. Thanks to resistant and high-quality materials , all of our ethical tote bags can be worn with the seasons , in a sustainable way.
The models of tote bags are endless: in canvas, leather, wicker, embroidered, fringed, plain, floral or leopard pattern, multicolored... Our ethical tote bags are available in several colors, patterns and materials and do not expect more than you. We advocate responsible leather goods based on natural, recycled and non-polluting materials with a view to avoiding overproduction and waste .
Elegant or informal, each ethical tote bag adapts to your style of dress and your personality . It goes perfectly with an eco-responsible wallet from our selection. For a 100% sustainable look , find our new arrivals in ethical clothing made from ecological materials such as linen, hemp, organic cotton, tencel or wool.
