Jill Milan

Handmade Vegan Bags & Accessories

About Jill Milan

Jill Milan specializes in luxury fashion accessories which are fully animal friendly. Our luxury handbags, produced in Italy, have been carried to red carpet events by many high-profile Hollywood celebrities.

Our History

After years of searching for classic, luxury handbags that were leather-free and vegan, Jill Fraser founded Jill Milan in 2010 with her partner, Milan Lazich. Jill Fraser has been vegan for over 20 years. Prior to that, she was vegetarian for 15 years.

Handbags You Can Feel Good About

Each bag is made in Italy by artisans who craft the best luxury accessories in the world. Bags are sewn by hand and the metalwork on Jill Milan’s bags is handmade.

Jill Milan’s atelier has made luxury handbags for generations and holds first quality certifications ISO 9001 and social accountability SA 8000. Employees receive excellent wages, have health insurance, and paid vacations.

PETA-approved

Sustainability

A Commitment to the future

We are committed to reducing waste from our manufacturing process and sell all the products we make. We never destroy any of our bags.

We are constantly searching for new, eco-friendly materials. We work with Tuscan fabric suppliers to reduce our carbon footprint.

Bags Made to Last You Year after Year

Since Jill Milan’s atelier has a long heritage in making luxury handbags, our bags do not fall apart as many “luxury vegan bags” do. Our bags are intended to give you many years of enjoyment.

Vegan Bags

Style for a Lifetime

Our designers have worked for companies such as Prada and Judith Leiber. They have attended leading European design schools, and know how to make beautiful, timeless bags.

Jill Milan’s bags have been carried to events ranging from the Oscars to the Met Ball. Actresses who have carried Jill Milan on the red carpet include Anne Hathaway, to premieres for films such as “The Dark Knight Rises” and “Les Miserables”; Kerry Washington, to the premiere of her film “Django Unchained”; and Eva Longoria, to the “Desperate Housewives” wrap party and the Presidential Inauguration. To see more celebrities who carry Jill Milan bags and the events they carry them to, visit ourCelebrities page.

Your Purchase Helps Animals

With a strong commitment to animal welfare charities, Jill Milan donates over 10 percent of sales to numerous animal welfare organizations. Some of the organizations Jill Milan supports include PCRM, Mercy for Animals. Palomacy, Muttville, and countless other small charities.

Craftsmanship

The Jill Milan Difference: Passion and Craftsmanship

Original design, Italian craftsmanship and the highest quality Italian fabric combine to bring Jill Milan from initial concept to finished luxury, consistent with the tradition of Made in Italy

Design, Passion and Creation

Unlike other brands, our handbags are designed by top fashion designers and then handcrafted by Italy’s family-owned ateliers. Our designers are veterans of Prada and the New York Ballet. Jill Milan’s ateliers also create handbags for the best fashion houses – Bulgari and Donna Karan, to name a couple.

Italian Perfection. Designed for You.

Since Medieval times, Italy has been renowned for its textile production. Italian handbags often survive for generations thanks to the quality of their materials and their exquisite craftsmanship. We select Italian fabrics for each of our bags, using the highest-quality PVC-free and animal-free materials. These superb textiles are typically more expensive than most leathers.

Creating Your Bag

Fabric bags are stitched by hand and many evening bags are entirely handmade. A pattern maker cuts the pattern precisely to ensure that the designer’s sketch will be translated perfectly. A cutter then cuts the fabric before the material is transferred to a banconista, or stitcher. The resulting handbag is a piece of art that should last for years.

Cruelty-Free and Sweatshop-Free

Made without using animal fabrics or glues, Jill Milan’s bags are handcrafted by artisans in small, family-owned ateliers. The ateliers offer employees a master craftsman’s wage and health insurance, and they abide by Italy’s strict regulations concerning labor.