Here at Ivy and Fig, we love our greens. And we are not talking about the ones you fill your plate with as a part of a balanced, vegan diet. (We love those too, of course!) We are talking about the color! We love the many tones and shades of green!   We all know that neutrals are the classic and easy choice when choosing a color for a handbag or tote. It matches with most everything, it never goes off trend, and it is timeless. Especially with leather products (or in our case vegan leather), the choice...

It is that time of year again. We are all about to head back into the busiest time of the year! So, we are making our final vacations and trips of the summer as we try and soak up every last minute of free time that we have. And with traveling comes packing. As much as we love vacations, we all know what it is like to pack for them. Perhaps “dreadful” is the word we are looking for here. From unsuccessfully trying to plan outfits, to overpacking, to fear of not packing enough, packing is never an easy feat....

It does not come as a surprise that vegan leather is on the rise. From handbags to leather jackets, we have seen an increase in faux leather products being sold and the retailers that offer them increase in number. Many retailers, large and small, have taken action and are standing up for a better way of doing “leather”. Even designers like Stella McCartney are creating looks without the cruelty and cost of leather.    The driving factor behind this rise lies in this; vegan leather makes a statement. It stands up for animals and for the planet.  More and more...

Cruelty Free Living Is Here To Stay Much of the world is trending towards plant based eating & plant based products. We believe that this shift is here to stay. In the near future, “vegan” may very well become the new organic. Even professional athletes are turning to a plant based diet to help increase their performance. On top of that, there are tons of new plant based foods sprouting up all over the world like: Vegan egg alternatives Vegan fast food restaurants Vegan "beef" jerky Not only that, but vegan restaurants are popping up everywhere as well. You’d probably...

Born today in March 26, 1881 in Florence, Italy, Guccio Gucci can be called a totally self-made billionaire with a humble start. As an immigrant hotel worker in Paris and London, young Guccio was start-struck by the luxurious luggage he saw the jet-setting guests bring with them. Upon returning to Florence in 1920, he availed himself of the city's high-quality materials and skilled artisans to open his first shop, where he sold fine leather goods with classic styling. His constant hard work and skills were acknowledged and appreciated by fashion lovers, while his handbags were brought into spotlight by the Kennedy family, eventually...

Whether it's a handbag (or pocketbook or purse), a tote or a backpack, lugging around the wrong bag all day can hurt your health. Too heavy or carried incorrectly, it can cause pain to your head, neck or shoulders. Too much time on the floor, and it might pick up germs that can make you sick. Read on for the most common unhealthy habits of bag-carrying. 1. Carry a Heavy Bag on One Side A bag should weigh no more than 10 percent of your body weight, according to the American Chiropractic Association. Lugging more than that on one side...