There is a garment in my closet that is the quintessential basic: black leather pants. I love its touch and how it hugs the skin. Is a piece that does not go out of style and rescue season after season.
But do you know what? I wouldn't buy it today.
Now I feel more comfortable choosing clothes that are not made of animal leather. But if you think I give up buy nice things, you are very wrong
Since I discovered vegan leather I am proving that each season the options increase.
I would very much like to tell you what is vegan leather, why this material is so interesting and what it brings to the world of fashion. Are you coming?
Vegan leather in fashion
Before I told you about clothing, but vegan leather extends to Everything you can imagine (and which was traditionally made from animal leather).
Footwear and accessories is next. And if not, think about how many shoes, boots, bags or belts you've had throughout your life, all made from animal leather.
But we are also talking about furniture: sofas, chairs, puffs... Or the upholstery of a car. Sure If you think about it, you can think of more uses.
In any case, only the fashion industry millions of animals are slaughtered every year. The majority, raised on farms only with the aim of entering the production chain.
Can we do without leather?
Humans have traditionally used skin to dress, because it was an accessible, durable and the priorities as a society were others.
Also, there weren't that many options either. The animal leather did its job.
But today the situation is different. We no longer live in caves and we have many more possibilities to choose from. It is no longer necessary to sacrifice animals. It's time that Let's evolve as a society.
And that's where vegan leather appears.
Today it is very successful. It imitates real leather and the sensations are very, very similar. Or better, because you know that no animal has been sacrificed.
There is vegan leather that is made with plastic (polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride are the most common). It does not seem the best option, because does not biodegrade and should be recycled at the end of its useful life.
But that's not going to stop the trend. There is already on the market vegan leather made entirely from vegetable raw material, a much more sustainable option.
Change consumption habits, such as buying zero waste productsrequires spending a little more time read the labels to know the origin and composition of the products, but I think it's worth it. And you?
Look what ideas! Let vegan leather into your life
As soon as you look at this world, you see that there are a lot of articles that they are already manufactured with another philosophy.
The truth is that, until a few years ago, there was little to choose from, but today the range is expanding and I am very confident that soon vegan leather wins the game to animal leather. Take a look at these ideas:
If you are going to buy a bag, you will no longer be able to forget that you have read this post, although that does not imply giving up either the design or the colour. And if not, take a look at this mini shopper by Von Holzhausen in a blush tone. Isn't that wonderful?
For ethical footwear, that of Mireia Playá, like these loafers perfect for fall.
And if you miss that basic that I was telling you about at the beginning, the black leather pants, check out these HouseCB.
For me, trying to find vegan leather makes me feel more consistent with myself.
I think that with these small actions I do my bit for a fairer society. Or at least, I do not contribute to everything being the same as always.
And you, how do you see what I am telling you? Are you also switching to vegan leather? Tell me what other changes you think are necessary to ensure animal welfare.