
Ethically produced vegan handbags & accessories handmade in New Zealand from the finest cruelty free and plant based materials
Plus a small and carefully curated range of complimentary ethical brands
Let customers speak for us
from 50 reviewsThe best customer service! The friendliest service! The best socks!
Great belt! Beautifully constructed.
I usually find belts uncomfortable but this one was actually rather comfortable!
I used this wallet for travel and it was the perfect choice. I had two cards and my driver's license. I used the zip pocket for my 'back up card' and was really handy for keeping things like train or attraction tickets safe. The wallet is small enough to not eat all the space in my bag (or coat pocket) and nothing falls out. Beautiful and practical!
She really loves it! Thanks so much.
I just love the Pinatex material and unique design of the Sevigny bag. I love the colour Washed Indigo. Velvet Heartbeat make top quality handbags. I have three others. Thank you VH.
I got a queen bag in espresso and oh my god it's the bag I've been looking for! A beautiful vintage touch to it with the two tone at the bending of the fabric and a simple style that goes with anything. Cute spikey studs and good sturdy zip too. Hardware colour isn't bright gold, it's very fitting with the vintage look with a slight brass tone. I had a minor issue with the bag (no one would notice but me!) And it was rectified within 2 days with Suzie sending me a courier slip to return it so she could fix it. Brilliant customer service! It's my second VH bag and I'll only shop here for bags now. Love love love it!
Alia - Cactus Leather Saddle Bag
The leather is so smooth and buttery, you would never know it wasn’t calfskin! Mom needed a replacement for an old crossbody - this one is uncomplicated and elegant. Arrived quickly and packaged with care. Will definitely be ordering in the future!
I love these tote bags. Not too big or too small. Great!
Love my Sofia bag, the corn leather is amazing quality, and it’s a perfect size. Thank you for making such a lovely, ethical product.
Just what I wanted (I actually swapped to a Sevigny after this purchase by contacting VH Direct - fits my headphones perfectly and is very well made.
They are just beautiful! I love the Pinatex material, colours and the embossing of the Velvet Heartbeat logo. Thank you X
The socks were gorgeous thank you! Little fluffy cats! Perfect for my grand daughter. XX
I’m so happy with my bag. The fabric is so soft and strong. It easily fits all my essentials. I’m thrilled 😊
I purchased this purse because I wanted to buy from a company that uses plant based textiles that do not harm animals or the environment, I can't say everything I own follows this but I at least want to start taking steps in this direction. Velvet Heartbeat shows so much transparency with where the fabrics are sourced and the companies history I really admire this. With my purse I received a handwritten note which was super nice! I was a little worried after purchasing the bag that maybe I should've ordered the larger size that maybe my prescription sunglasses case would not fit as it is a bit bulky but indeed it does. All my day to day necessities fit. The floral pocket on the inside is perfect for my lip gloss/chapstick. The bag color is starting to get more of a worn in two tone effect with use which I love! I love the timeless look of this bag, thank you!
explore plant based

Sustainability & Transparency
Minimising our impact on the environment is really important to us. Through conscious design, low waste production, ethical sourcing and quality we can stand by, we aim to continually do better
AMI Hub Presents
Our founder and designer Suzie talks about what makes Velvet Heartbeat special

100% Vegan
All fabrics and components are 100% vegan as we don't believe any animal should suffer for any reason, particularly fashion.
Plant Based
We are privileged to work with some of the world's most innovative plant based leather alternatives so you won't need to compromise your sustainability or ethical values
Conscious
We try to be as sustainable and avoid waste as much as possible and are constantly looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet, people and the environment.
Made in New Zealand
All our products are lovingly made in our sunny Auckland studio by a small team of talented and happy people paid above the living wage