The style and functionality of our original Ella tote, a best-sellersince 2008, now crafted with an innovative leather alternative that is durable, luxurious and fade-resistant. The outer shell is made fromBioFabbrica Bio-Tex™, which contains 64% USDA-certified bio-based content. It is manufactured in Italy and engineered with non-GMO plantprotein grown in North America. The Ella Bio was developed in partnership with Modern Meadow, an American biotechnology company on the cutting edge of sustainable material innovation.