3 REASONS WHY I LOVE MY RECYCLED LEATHER BACKPACK FROM OPUS MIND
I’m not a purse carrying kind of gal. I used to be, but over the years of traveling around the globe and needing to pop around towns I found that it just wasn’t convenient to carry a purse.
The solution for me has been backpacks. They’re easier to carry and end up being super practical when you’re on the go. Not to mention they don’t end up pulling on one shoulder when there’s some weight in them. They require both shoulders to carry (which is important for me having had shoulder/neck pain for so long).
The problem with your average backpack though is they’re often too bulky looking, have too many pockets and may even bring your style down rather than elevate it.
Okay, so you might know where I’m going with this, you ready for it?
Enter the recycled leather backpack from OPUS MIND.
I mean just look at this beauty?
I’ve had this backpack for a few years now and I am going to share with you 3 reasons why I love my recycled leather backpack from Opus Mind and why I’ve kept it through my several closet purges and took it with me in my travels around the globe.
1. It’s BUILT TO LAST WITH RECYCLED LEATHER
Like I just mentioned, I’ve had this backpack for just over three years now. It’s traveled with me from Canada, around Europe, England and now up to Scotland. In all that time it has kept it’s shape, strength and structure and that’s because it’s made from REAL recycled leather. Now I get leather isn’t something everyone gravitates to these days for ethical and personal reasons, however when it comes to longevity and strength you really can’t beat true, authentic leather. I know this because another backpack made from vegan leather and from a very reputable company traveled with me for a similar amount of time as this one has and it got destroyed. It cracked, got stiff, and looked terrible quite early on so it had to go. This terracotta beauty was built to last and it did.
Opus Mind products may be made from real leather, but they’re specifically made from recycled leather through a circular design. This sustainable, circular, recycled leather is from RecycLeather™ and features RCS100-certified traceable scrap leather.
Because of this recycling process it makes the recycled leather material waterproof, scratch-resistant, and fully traceable not to mention durable and very long lasting.
The RCS 100 logo means that a product has a minimum of 95% recycled materials. In order to use this certification Opus Mind had to undergo a process to meet all the legal requirements. So you can be assured that when they claim their products are made from recycled materials, they actually are!
You can learn more about this certification HERE
2. The MINIMAL, CHIC & Stylish DESIGN
When I think backpacks I think tons of pockets, hearty, bulky, rugged. The words minimal, chic and stylish don’t really pop in my mind but that is exactly how Kathleen (the founder) has designed Opus Mind backpacks and bags. All of the bags are made with a timeless style and sleek minimalist look. That’s important for me because I don’t always love to dress up but when I wear this backpack it instantly elevates my style. I’m all about practical, minimal, chic and effortless and that’s what this backpack brings to the table.
3. It’s MADE THOUGHTFULLY & Sustainably
Kathleen Kuo, the founder of Opus Mind started the business with one simple mission in mind...
“To empower consumers with sustainable options that ensure the health of our beautiful planet.”
Kathleen has a background in fashion, with a career that took her from Paris to Hong-Kong to LA and Shanghai. She has seen the best and worst of the industry. All of these collective experiences, especially experiencing so much waste and excess, led her to create Opus Mind. Each detail of the bag from the recycled leather material to the zippers, lining, colors, and the packaging the bags come in are details that are thoughtfully considered. She’s even put time into updating specific elements of the bag over the years as well to make it the highest quality possible.
And can I just add that Opus Mind recycled backpacks are made in Florence, Italy - one of my favorite places on earth! You can’t really beat authentic Italian craftsmanship and quality.
SHOP THE DEALS
Now for the juicy part! There are some great deals going on right now for the rest of this year to make room for a new small batch collection.
This backpack which retails at $425 is on sale for $295 USD and I have a special promo code for an additional $80 off (any bag) which would make this backpack $215 USD. Now that’s a pretty great deal if you ask me!
On top of that, the first 10 people to use this code will also receive an additional gift with their purchase.
Simply use code JILL80 at checkout and you’ll get and additional $80 off on any purchase (so it doesn’t have to be specifically this backpack it could be any item on their shop).
You can head to their website HERE to check out the different colors and bags they have and to read up more about this amazing sustainable small business.
Happy shopping!
This post was sponsored by Opus Mind. All opinions are my own and written honestly :)