Press

From InStyle to Yoga Journal, Crystalyn Kae Accessories has been featured in national and independent publications that celebrate timeless design, sustainability, and craftsmanship. For over two decades, our handbags have been recognized for their blend of artistry, practicality, and American-made quality.

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InStyle Magazine

Style File: Ask Us
Q: Can you suggest stylish vegan-friendly accessories?

A: Crystalyn Kae Accessories in Seattle offers handcrafted hobos, totes, and shoulder bags made of 100 percent vegan products. “The base is a heavy-duty woven fabric coated with a glazed resin, which is then embossed and stretched for a leatherlike look,” says designer Crystalyn Kae Brennan. “Most people can’t believe it is not leather.”

Our favorite, the Metier Tote, comes in a delicious ale-brown color and is lined with Ultrasuede.

 crystalyn kae vegan bags in instyle magazine

Yoga Journal:

Featured our vegan glazed fabric hobo bag as part of a chic, sustainable fall look that transitions seamlessly from studio to street. The article highlighted Crystalyn Kae Accessories as a designer blending practicality, sustainability, and timeless everyday style

Vegetarian Times:

"Want to walk the talk, and look stylish too? You can with any of these handbags. The designers showcased here are all committed to making practical-yet-chic accessories with no animal products.  Instead they use glazed fabrics, waxed canvas, and synthetic materials to create durable handbags that any animal-lover with an eye for style can carry in good conscience.

Crystalyn Kae makes only sustainable handbags, including this versatile tote. Lightweight, classic, and chic, it can easily hold your laptop or iPad and more.  The durable glazed fabric is machine washable. "Crystalyn Kay metier tote

 

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