Most cruelty-free shoppers know to look for the “not tested on animals” bunny when browsing for cosmetics, but what about fashion? Animal-sourced fibers like leather, fur, wool, down and angora cause animals to suffer just as much, but their labels aren’t as obvious. Fortunately, finding cruelty-free clothing and accessories has never been easier. Brooklyn-based, vegan fashion designer Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart of VAUTE recently shared her favorite tips in this awesome video for Farm Sanctuary’s V-lish.com as well as the below list of places to shop for cruelty-free fashions.
Vegan designers and brands
- VAUTE. Stylish and warm outerwear, dresses, shirts, and jewelry.
- Love is Mighty. Gorgeous vegan shoes combining old-world textiles with modern designs
- Brave GentleMan. NYC-based all-vegan attire, shoes, accessories, and custom suits
- MATT & NAT. Design-centric, eco-friendly and vegan handbags and accessories
- Susan Nichole. Vegan handbags, wallets, and more
- Gunas. 100% cruelty-free eco-friendly bags
- OlsenHaus. Pure vegan boots, wedges, flats, and more
- Cri de Coeur. Ethical contemporary shoes, handbags, and jewelry
- Beyond Skin. Designer non-leather women’s shoes
- Pansy Maiden. Fashion-forward, cruelty-free bags and clutches
- Neuaura. Unique animal-free and eco-friendly footwear
- Mammouth Outerwear. Functional, stylish vegan parkas and bombers
- Melie Bianco. Stylish, luxurious, animal-friendly handbags at an affordable price
- NOAH. Italian vegan shoes, famous worldwide for quality and comfort
- Deux Lux. Women’s fashion handbags and accessories; glamorous, edgy, and ethical
- LeSportsac. Leading manufacturer of functional and chic handbags
- Cornelia Guest. Cruelty-free handbags
- Folli Follie. Fun, versatile, cruelty-free watches, accessories, and handbags
- John Bartlett. Be sure to check out the Ambassador Collection, which supports Farm Sanctuary
- Novacas. Animal-friendly, environmentally-friendly, and worker-friendly shoes for men and women
- Vegetarian Shoes. Featuring leather-free shoes, hiking boots, and belts
- NOHARM. Offering vegan shoes, boots, accessories, and clothing
- Lookie Lou. A carefully curated collection of ethically produced women’s apparel and accessories
- Mohop. Hand-made vegan shoes with interchangeable ribbons for thousands of styles
- Big Buddha. Eye-catching bags made from vegan “V-Leather”
- Freedom of Animals A line of sustainable and cruelty-free luxury bags
- Delikate Rayne. Cruelty-free women’s contemporary luxury
- Bead and Reel. Vegan owned and operated online boutique carrying over 40 designers
- NW 58th St. Vegan “leather” cuffs, chokers, and bags
Companies offering vegan products
- Stella McCartney. Mostly vegan-friendly clothing and lingerie, always fur- and leather-free
- Steve Madden/Madden Girl. Many non-leather styles available
- Nine West. Shoes and handbags for women; vegan styles in stores now
- LuLu*s. Online boutique with an entire section dedicated to vegan shoes
- Payless. Many vegan shoes in store and online; be sure to explore the Zoe&Zac line
- Old Navy. Carries inexpensive vegan shoes, belts, purses, and attire
- H&M. Department store with vegan bags, shoes, and accessories galore
- Forever 21. Browse their collection for faux-leather boots, belts, hats, and more
- Charlotte Russe. Everything from faux snake-skin pumps to wool-free pea coats
- Jessica Simpson. Find non-leather purses, satchels, and more in her collection
- Target. Check labels to find tons of vegan shoes, bags, and clothing in-store and online
- Patagonia. Look for parkas stuffed with PrimaLoft®, a super-warm down alternative
- Zappos. Just type “vegan” into the search bar of this online shoe store for endless selections
- Department stores. Don’t forget to check out labels at major department stores like Macy’s and Bon-Ton, where you can score tons of great vegan finds!
One-stop shopping
Don’t miss these 100% vegan online retailers, who carry many of the brands listed above, plus many more!
- BraveGentleMan.com
- MooShoes.com (visit the NYC storefront at 78 Orchard!)
- AlternativeOutfitters.com
- CompassionCoutureShop.com
- VeganChic.com
- VeganStore.com
- VeganEssentials.com
- VeganEtsy.com
- VeganScene
Vegan fashion tips
- GirlieGirlArmy.com. The Glamazon Guide to Conscious Living
- TheDiscerningBrute.com. Fashion, food, and etiquette for the ethically handsome man
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