Clothing made of 100% animal cruelty-free fabrics, such as linen and cotton, is considered vegan-friendly.

Over the last decade, veganism has rapidly become a popular lifestyle choice.  While it’s widely recognised as a dietary preference, it’s filtering into other aspects of life, including the fashion scene.

November is World Vegan Month. A month dedicated to shining a spotlight on the movement and everything it stands for.

Today we turn our focus on veganism in fashion.

What does vegan fashion entail?

Garments and accessories that are 100% animal cruelty-free and do not use any animal-based fibres are considered vegan-friendly.

“Vegan fashion is the future of fashion and sustainable design as it involves an ethical, conscious approach to material innovation,” said South African fashion designer Lara Klawikowski. 

“Far too often, progress in design is to the detriment of nature. Ethical material innovation is the way forward. I’m fascinated by alternative cruelty-free fabric developments and the creativity of biomimicry,” she added.

“Killing animals for the sake of fashion is unnecessary,” said a lifelong vegetarian and supporter of vegan, fashion designer Stella McCartney.

“We have captured a luxury and richness with our fur-free fur, which is proof to the fashion industry that killing animals for the sake of fashion is unnecessary. We have worked hard to find the perfect alternative, and we have had a really positive reaction. Everyone has been very supportive and encouraging, and it has driven changes in the way that it still looks and feels great – and, even better, is cruelty-free,” the British designer told “Luxury Magazine”.  >>MORE