MONDAY 19 AUGUST 2019Vegan leather... is it really
better for the environment?
As more of us opt for less meat on our plates, the same is also
happening with our clothes. But, Olivia Petter finds, it’s not as simple
as replacing leather garments with faux ones
Vegan leather is problematic because the term itself is an oxymoron (Getty)
The fashion industry is not one to jump on trends. It prefers to start them.
But that’s not the case when it comes to vegan leather, a material that owes its zeitgeist stamp to the
increasing popularity of plant-based diets and sustainable living.
As more people reduce the amount of animal products on their plates, they’re beginning to take a similar
approach to their wardrobes, prompting greater demand for “vegan” garments such as leather. And the