No one ever said that shopping bags cannot be fashionable. They totally can. The shopping bags I am addicted to and always recommend to people are called Baggu. 
Baggu bags are ethically made in China from 100% ripstop nylon. What that means is they are pretty darn durable — each bag can carry 50lbs. Baggu offers a one year limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship although I have never had any problems with mine. All the seams are still intact and the bags still look gorgeous. When it is time to retire the bag, Baggu offer a $1 credit if you send it back for them to recycle. They have a flat shipping rate of $12 to Canada which makes me love them more (you know how I feel about shipping).
I have had mine for a few years and I love them and always get compliments on them. The colors are intensely rich and do not fade with washing. Yes, washing! I can actually wash these bags in my machine (and hang them to dry). You cannot say that about a lot of the freebie bags out there. Not to mention the freebie bags usually have a giant logo on the side. Baggu’s logo is a one inch or so tag that simply says “Baggu”.
I am mentioning them today because they had a sale a few weeks ago and I decided to stock up for Christmas. I know, I am super early for Christmas shopping but last year I left it too late so I decided to get them while I was thinking about it. I like to use Baggu bags instead of traditional wrapping paper (my eco-friendly god child especially appreciates this) for gifts. That way there is no waste and the receiver has a bonus gift. Of course I bought a few extra for myself including the “Big Baggu” which holds twice the size of stuff.
As you can see the bags have their own little pouch that you can refold the bag into or just stuff it in. I am neurotic so I fold them (or if I have to, refold after my husband has done it). I always have at least one in my handbag but also comfortably carry three. I used to use them only for none grocery shopping because I was carrying them in my purse but with my collection growing I’m slowly getting rid of the ugly bags as they die.
For the basic Baggu one bag costs $8, three+ bags $7.50 each, and six+ bags cost $6.50 each. The double duty bag I mentioned is $12. There is also a baby Baggu which is perfect for a trip to the drug store. They are $6. They have a few canvas designs worth looking at too.
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