BEEN London

BEEN London We make accessories entirely from recycled materials, handmade in East London. You can read more about our materials here.

We are a London-based group of designers, journalists, photographers and sustainability experts united by the idea of doing something about our everyday waste. All our products are made of materials that make us squeak with delight - think leather offcuts turned into premium recycled leather, beautiful paper made of disposable coffee cups and even gorgeous zips made of those used plastic bottles w

e are all guilty of using. Our philosophy is based on making everyone part of the solution. We believe that by making everyday choices every one of us can make a huge difference. So we are creating products people want at a price they can afford, so the more we sell, the more waste we can take out of the system. We put all our profits back into BEEN to make ethical essentials more accessible and - in our ideal world - mainstream. We work with the world's most innovative teams and technologies to make our products of the most sustainable recycled materials. The leather used in our bags uses 80 times less water than needed to make a virgin leather bag! We hope you'll enjoy your BEEN products for decades to come, and we are about to launch a recycling scheme, so that you can send us your end of life BEEN products and we make sure their story continues as something else. And we promise to only make essentials, the things you would need to buy anyway, so that living sustainably becomes a part of your daily life and not just a luxury add-on. We'd love to hear from you, so please do get in touch. And we hope you love our products as much as we do.

PETA approved, vegan, timeless. Shop our silver birch collection of gifts for the vegans and veggies in your life.
01/12/2024

PETA approved, vegan, timeless. Shop our silver birch collection of gifts for the vegans and veggies in your life.

28/11/2024
This is what our offcuts look like! This is the beauty of zero waste. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀In case you’re wondering what happens to ...
12/08/2024

This is what our offcuts look like! This is the beauty of zero waste.
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In case you’re wondering what happens to these pieces, we save even the tiniest of offcuts and turn them into new things!
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Something exciting coming soon.

LIMITED EDITION -​​​​​​​​Meet our latest drop. The endlessly versatile Mini Millais in three new colours for the warmer ...
26/04/2024

LIMITED EDITION -​​​​​​​​
Meet our latest drop. The endlessly versatile Mini Millais in three new colours for the warmer seasons. ​​​​​​​​
Now live.

A little preview of our summer colours. Launching tomorrow!
25/04/2024

A little preview of our summer colours. Launching tomorrow!

Behind the scenes at our workshop in Stratford, London.
25/04/2024

Behind the scenes at our workshop in Stratford, London.

Brilliant MBE wearing our Wellesley Sling in off white. Made in London and shot by ​​​​​​​​​Our collab with
24/04/2024

Brilliant MBE wearing our Wellesley Sling in off white. Made in London and shot by ​​​​​​​​​Our collab with

This Earth Day, we are excited to share three new circular initiatives to offer more end-of-life solutions for your bags...
22/04/2024

This Earth Day, we are excited to share three new circular initiatives to offer more end-of-life solutions for your bags.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Circularity is at the heart of BEEN London. We craft accessories using materials already in circulation, design to ensure as little waste as possible, and offer repairs to keep our bags in circulation as long as possible.

But the biggest challenge has always been the end of life. Items like bags (and shoes) have lots of components, often glued together making reuse and recycling difficult.

Through BEEN Circular, we're offering three new initiatives to rehome or recycle your used bags:

RESALE: Coming very soon is our own Resale solution for BEEN handbags.

DONATE: We're continuing to collect used bags from any brand in a great condition and donating them to – a UK charity that helps women secure employment.

RECYCLE: For bags truly at the end of their life, we're partnering with Upcycle Labs to create new material.

Together let's keep that circular economy spinning.

It's and we would like to take this opportunity to highlight the people behind our brand. The hands you see in the pic...
21/04/2024

It's and we would like to take this opportunity to highlight the people behind our brand. The hands you see in the picture belong to Jana, who has been an integral part of our team since the brand's inception several years ago. She was the one who created our very first sample and fulfilled our initial Kickstarter orders, and she continues to maintain the quality of every piece we produce in East London to this day.

From our colour inspiration board. Painted Hills, Oregon.
20/04/2024

From our colour inspiration board. Painted Hills, Oregon.

Nature-inspired transitional colours for all seasons.
18/04/2024

Nature-inspired transitional colours for all seasons.

Noticing details ---​​​​​​​​​Look at everything you're wearing right now and notice all the curves in the panels - the s...
17/04/2024

Noticing details ---​​​​​​​​​Look at everything you're wearing right now and notice all the curves in the panels - the sleeves, the hem curves, the trouser cut. And then imagine how much waste cutting all those irregular shapes creates. On average, up to 40% of fabric can end up on the cutting floor due to design not taking it into account. This number is much much higher in leather goods, as makers work with very irregular shapes of natural hides. ​​​​​​​​​
The way we design is quite different. By working primarily with rectangular shapes, we make sure none or very close to zero of the material is left over. And what is left, gets a wHave a look at all the details of what you're currently wearing and notice the curves in the panels - the sleeves, the hem curves, and the trouser cut. Have you ever thought about how much waste is created from cutting all those irregular shapes? On average, up to 40% of the fabric can end up on the cutting floor due to the design not taking it into account. This number is much higher in leather goods because makers work with very irregular shapes of natural hides.

However, our design approach is quite different. By primarily working with rectangular shapes, we ensure that none or very little material is left over. And even the leftover material gets a whole new life.

A book, a pair of sunglasses, a wallet, a bit of makeup and maybe even a small umbrella? The way we designed our Millais...
16/04/2024

A book, a pair of sunglasses, a wallet, a bit of makeup and maybe even a small umbrella? The way we designed our Millais is to fit it all. The strap is adjustable so you can wear it as a crossbody or a shoulder bag for all those summer events and date nights. Comes in Black, Acacia or a bright Zest.

This is the behind the scenes, the making of our bestselling Annis sling. Every single panel of every piece is first edg...
04/04/2024

This is the behind the scenes, the making of our bestselling Annis sling. Every single panel of every piece is first edge painted by hand and then dried in this beautiful, mountain like shape. The way we work is quite different to most brands. The whole bag is usually handcrafted by just one or two makers and takes several hours to complete. ​​​​​​​​
It's pretty magical seeing a few bits of material turning into a beautiful finished piece in front of your eyes. Is this something you'd like to see? We're thinking of organising a virtual or IRL tour of one of our workshops sometime soon.

Texture and shape done impeccably by wearing coat and .London x sling.
03/04/2024

Texture and shape done impeccably by wearing coat and .London x sling.

Some of our favourite women wearing some of our favourite .London styles lately 🤍
27/03/2024

Some of our favourite women wearing some of our favourite .London styles lately 🤍

SAMPLE SALE NOW LIVE ONLINE ✨ ​​​​​​​​​Imperfectly perfect, one-of-a-kind and archive styles for those who love a truly ...
26/03/2024

SAMPLE SALE NOW LIVE ONLINE ✨ ​​​​​​​​​Imperfectly perfect, one-of-a-kind and archive styles for those who love a truly unique piece (and a bargain!) ​​​​​​​​​Link in bio.

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London Borough Of Hackney
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7 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SPIRIT​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​As our festive celebration countdown comes to a close, we want to wrap up the week-long joy with an extra special treat. For the next 24 hours, get 15% off sitewide. Use the code 7DAYS15 at checkout to unlock your exclusive discount. It's our way of saying thank you for being a part of our BEEN community. *Offer valid until 8 am on 11/12/23.

7 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SPIRIT​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​'Tis the season for giving, and for the next 24 hours, enjoy the gift of stress-free wrapping with our complimentary luxury gift wrap. Whether you're treating yourself or surprising a loved one, add an extra touch of elegance to your holiday gifts with our luxury gift bag. Today's Exclusive Offer: Complimentary Gift Wrap No need for a code; simply order within the next 24 hours and we'll include your complimentary gift bag and tissue within your parcel. Plus add a free gift message at checkout and we'll take care of it for you! (Gift bags and tissue provided flat packed, ready for you to wrap) *Offer valid until 8 am on 10/12/23.

7 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SPIRIT​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Planning to add a festive flair to your celebrations? Pick your party essentials, perfect for every occasion. For the next 24 hours only, enjoy an exclusive 20% off on all party bags when you use the code: PARTYBAGS20 Make your gatherings extra special this festive season with our stylish and functional party bags. This offer is part of our daily Christmas celebration countdown, featuring a new offer every day, each valid for just 24 hours. *Offer valid until 8 am on 8/12/23. Code must be entered at checkout.

7 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SPIRIT​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Add a unique touch to your gifts by adding a monogram on selected styles. As part of our Christmas celebration countdown featuring a new offer every day, BEEN London is offering complimentary personalisation on selected styles to make it uniquely yours. Day Three Free Personalisation for the next 24 hours (worth £10). No code required, simply select a product from our Personalised Gifts Collection and add your personalisation at checkout. *Offer valid until 8 am on 7/12/23. Don't miss out on making your gifts extra special! https://been.london/collections/personalisation

7 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SPIRIT​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Christmas countdown is on, and to celebrate we have an extra special advent calendar of daily offers for the next 6 days - all valid for 24 hours only. Day Two 25% off when you buy two or more gifts from our 'Gift Ideas' Collection with code: GIFTS25 *Valid until 8am tomorrow. Enter code at checkout. https://been.london/collections/gifts

7 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SPIRIT​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Christmas countdown is on, and to celebrate we have an extra special advent calendar of daily offers for the next 7 days - one day only. Day One Free worldwide shipping with the code: FREEDELIVERY *Valid until 8am tomorrow. Enter code at checkout.

Modern and paired-back, our Rees bag is available in a variety of colours and textures, from classic Black Onyx to a more festive Rainforest Green.With a highly adjustable strap, Rees can be worn as a long crossbody over winter layers or as a shorter more fitted style over thin layers. Named after Rees Street in Islington, north London, Rees comfortably fits your wallet, phone, glasses, keys and even a small umbrella.Discover Rees, your everyday essential.

The story of our materials…

Discover our Rees Crossbody - available in two classic textures, and three beautiful colourways. Whatever your choice, all options provide ample space for your everyday essentials.This modern twist on a classic camera bag is a practical, and timeless piece with a conscious touch.

Embrace mindful gifting this holiday season with our Rowe Bag 🎁✨ The ideal companion to carry the heartfelt presents you've carefully chosen for your loved ones. Rowe is the perfect day to day bag with a spacious interior great for carrying those gifts your loved ones will cherish during this season of giving. Let your gifts echo your values, supporting the journey towards a more sustainable and mindful future.

Introducing our new styles crafted from Piñatex®, a leather alternative made from pineapple leaves harvested with care and respect for the environment. 🍍This beautifully tactile and irregular textured material has been crafted into our Jude wallet and Daley, Yael & Martello pouches. To ensure we are as zero waste as possible, we’ve tried to use up all parts of the fabric giving a varied crinkle appearance throughout the styles making each piece unique.It is a vegan-friendly option to have you looking good and feeling good. Discover our new Piñatex® styles.

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