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Stella McCartney debuts sustainable vegan leather bag made from banana plants

The innovative material is a durable and waterproof fabric that’s “entirely natural, circular and plastic-free”. Luxury fashion brand Stella McCartney has launched its first-ever bag made from banana plants after using vegan mushroom leather in its earlier designs. The latest item is part of the brand’s autumn 2023 collection. Dubbed Bananatex, the material is touted …

Leonardo DiCaprio-backed vegan brand LØCI just released corn leather sneakers

LØCI sneakers are handmade in Porto, Portugal. They are 100% vegan and cruelty-free. British sneaker brand LØCI has launched a new line of vegan sneakers made from corn leather. According to the eco-luxury unisex footwear brand, its innovative corn leather sneakers are as ‘resistant and durable’ as real animal leather – and eco-friendly as well. …

PETA calls on King Charles to ditch real fur for birthday parade

“Not only we believe it is our duty to protect wildlife, but also we think there is no excuse when high-quality alternatives exist.” Animal rights group PETA has urged King Charles to wear faux bear fur at his first Trooping the Colour as monarch. The organisation sent His Majesty a letter, along with a sample …

Ariana Grande’s R.E.M. beauty is now certified cruelty-free

The makeup brand can now add PETA’s logo to its vegan products. Ariana Grande’s vegan skincare brand is now fully certified cruelty-free, following approval from PETA. R.E.M. beauty products will soon feature PETA’s logo and appear in PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies database of products not tested on animals. The brand has confirmed that they don’t …

UK government denies lifting 25-year cosmetics animal testing ban but animal campaigners unconvinced

Following concerns sparked by a recent EU rule change, the PM released a statement that ruled out lifting the UK’s ban on animal testing for cosmetic products. Animal rights groups have raised concerns that the government has secretly abandoned the UK’s ban on animal testing for cosmetics. It comes after the government informed that it …

Indian startup to produce vegan leather goods made from mango pulp

The new material is made using 50% of discarded mango pulp and could be an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic leather. Indian startup Aamati Green has constructed a 30,000 square meters capacity plant to produce an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic leather. It comes after CSIR-CLRI (Council for Scientific & Industrial Research- Central Leather Research Institute) in …

Luxury fashion house Kering Group bans angora fur following PETA pressure

Kering joins brands like Armani, Burberry, Chloé, and Lacoste in ditching the animal fabric. Kering Group, which operates brands like Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, and Alexander McQueen, has pledged to remove rabbit-fur-based angora materials from its luxury fashion products. The decision follows after the entire fashion conglomerate went fur-free in 2021. According to reports, the …

H&M just launched OHH! vegan basics beauty line

“We want this range to inspire our customers to feel comfortable and confident in their skin.” H&M has launched a new line of cruelty-free beauty basics called OHH! ( for OH HEY HERO) The range features 10 everyday grooming items, is completely vegan and is designed to “uplift, energize and bring hero status to customers’ …

Adidas launches vegan Mickey and Minnie Mouse Sambas for Disney’s 100th anniversary

The new Adidas iterations swap animal leather for vegan materials. Sportswear giant Adidas has launched two Sambas inspired by Disney’s most iconic characters — Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. The latest iterations are in collaboration with Disney, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Both shoes are made using vegan materials. The Mickey version …

Reebok partners Milk Makeup to launch limited-edition apparel and vegan shoes

The Reebok and Milk Makeup collab is an unusual merger of beauty with sports. Reebok has launched a limited-edition footwear and apparel range dubbed Equipment Essentials. The release is in collaboration with Milk Makeup, the vegan beauty company of New York-based creative agency Milk Studios. According to the brands, the collection is ‘inspired by the …

Vegan cosmetics giant Aesop bought by L’Oreal for £2bn

L’Oreal describes the Australian cosmetics brand, currently owned by Natura & Co., as the “epitome of avant-garde beauty.” Vegan luxury cosmetic brand Aesop has been bought by L’Oreal for $2.5bn (£2bn). This acquisition marks the biggest deal by the French luxury giant in decades. L’Oreal, which owns various labels including Lancome and Maybelline, has reached …

Woolrich launches parka made from innovative vegan fibers

Woolrich will release its iconic Arctic Parka using a next-generation fiber developed by Japanese start-up Spiber. US outdoor label Woolrich has launched its first fully bio-based parka featuring breakthrough biotech Brewed Protein fibers. The clothing and accessories brand partnered with Japanese company Spiber to create an eco-version of its iconic Arctic Parka. The biobased parkas …