The Veja V-10 CWL White Natural Butter Sole, £120 from
www.veja-store.com
Stella McCartney’s X Adidas Stan Smith faux leather sneakers, about £235, from Harvey Nichols.
A few years back, the words ‘vegan fashion’ would mainly bring up question marks – the animal rights movement and the fashion industry were two worlds that never collided. But following the unmissable onset of the ethical fashion movement, consumers are questioning the use of animal-derived materials. Today, vegan leather is a well-known concept – predicted to be worth $89 billion by 2025 – and animal-free designs are reaching icon status. What used to be the exclusive domain of Stella McCartney and her design, the Falabella, is now a more ample realm of vegan items coveted not only by vegans, but increasingly by the fashion set.