Baggit
Baggit is an Indian vegan handbag and accessories brand founded in 1985 by Nina Lekhi in Mumbai. All its bags, wallets and accessories are made in India without animal leather.
| Founded | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Nina Lekhi |
| Origin | Mumbai, India |
| First store | Kemps Corner, Mumbai (1989) |
| Materials | 100% vegan |
| Website | baggit.com |
What is Baggit?
Baggit is a Mumbai-born handbag and accessories brand and one of the best-known vegan bag labels in India. All of its products are 100 per cent vegan and made in India.
History
Founder Nina Lekhi started the business in 1985 with a small loan from her mother, initially working from home and selling through exhibitions and word of mouth. In 1989 she opened the first Baggit store at Kemps Corner in Mumbai.
Products and positioning
Baggit offers everyday fashion bags and small leather-free goods for women, including:
- Handbags, totes and hobo bags
- Wallets
- Other accessories
Its positioning combines accessible pricing with an animal-free, cruelty-free materials policy, which has become part of the brand's identity.
Distribution
Baggit is sold across roughly 450 points of sale in India, combining its own stores with retail partners such as Shoppers Stop, as well as online.
Why it matters
Baggit is an early example of an Indian accessories brand making vegan materials a mainstream proposition, decades before animal-free fashion became a wider industry theme.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Baggit?
Baggit was founded by Nina Lekhi in Mumbai in 1985.
Are Baggit bags vegan?
Yes. Baggit states that all of its bags and accessories are 100 per cent vegan and made in India.