VOGAYA handbag carried beside the water in Dubai

Kindness is the new status symbol.

Bamboo grove
The Material

Plant leather is at the heart of VOGAYA.

It is a kinder choice, for animals and for the planet. Nothing is taken from an animal, and every material begins with plants that already exist: repurposed coffee grounds and bamboo that regenerates on its own.

Signature Pieces

Two silhouettes, four ways to carry them.

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Plant leather
No animal hide
Designed in Dubai
For the world
Free next-day UAE delivery
DHL GoGreen worldwide
PETA-Approved Vegan
PETA-Approved Vegan
Certified
Elke Steijns, founder of VOGAYA
The name

Voyage + Gaia

Voyage represents progress and movement toward a more conscious expression of luxury. Gaia, the Greek goddess of the Earth, symbolises the natural world that grounds our purpose, balance, renewal, and the quiet intelligence found in nature. Together they form VOGAYA.

Founded by Elke Steijns. Designed in Dubai.

Designed in Dubai. Made for the long way round.

About the house
Recognition

Best New Fashion Brand

Spring 2026 Edition

The Sustainability Awards.

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VOGAYA named Best New Fashion Brand, Spring 2026 Edition, at The Sustainability Awards
Bambote carried beside a desert ghaf tree
Espressa shoulder bag in the desert light
Walking through the dunes with the Bambote
Client Stories

In their words

The Bambote has become the bag I reach for every day, light, roomy and quietly beautiful. Nobody believes it isn't animal leather.
Helena · 14/02/2026
Espressa is the detail that finishes every outfit. The structure, the gold hexagon, the feel of the coffee leather, it's genuine luxury.
Fatima · 02/03/2026
I got the coffee-leather shoulder bag. It's so fancy, I love it.
Sophie · 07/06/2026
Now in store

Feel the plant leather in person.

VOGAYA is available in live retail at Curate, Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi, where you can see, touch and carry the coffee and bamboo leathers for yourself.

VOGAYA founder Elke Steijns with the collection on display at Curate, Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi
Shipping & Delivery

Delivered kindly, worldwide.

UAE

Free next-day delivery across Dubai, Abu Dhabi & all Emirates.

GCC

KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain & Oman within 3–5 business days.

Worldwide

Within 5–7 business days via DHL/FedEx. International shipping is fulfilled through DHL's GoGreen program, which offsets delivery emissions.

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