I have a Matt and may bag that I purchased 6 years ago and I still love it. In fact, I'm going to pull it out and use it.

matt & nat. hands down, the best quality and most stylish

I would look on etsy.

Stella McCartney.

Anonymous wrote:What is the difference between "vegan leather" and pleather? Is the wear and tear better, or is it fashion speak for the same thing?

It's all vinyl. There are tons of options now. Not a big deal.

Marshall's or Ross. Plenty on non leather. I like the Nine West.

My mom bought a very cute canvas tote from J Crew.

Vegan leather is just a more fashionable term and makes it seem higher quality than pleather IMO.

What is the difference between "vegan leather" and pleather? Is the wear and tear better, or is it fashion speak for the same thing?

Alternative Outfitters http://www.alternativeoutfitters.com/women/vegan-handbags-purses.aspx) has a lot of great bags in larger sizes. Shiraleah and Big Budha are nice brands.

Big Budha bags and Baggelini.

I just bought a cute backpack style at Marshall's. They had several colors. It's big enough for diapers, water bottle, etc.

not pleather, but there is a brand that makes bags out of old seat belt straps...

Look up Matt and Nat.

A good friend of mine only wears fake leather bags and her current one is a sad state of affairs. I would like to get her a new one. Should be roomy enough to fit stuff for her 2 kids. Any links you can provide?