As everyone taking the vegan road knows, food is only the start. Animal products creep into our lives in so many places, not least in our clothes, shoes, and accessories.
Synthetic leather may have gotten a bad rap over the years, but times have well and truly changed.
从定制的内部产品，如Birko-Flor从Birkenstock，在阳光下的各种颜色和质地中广泛使用的选项，您可以满足您的愿望，虽然保护我们的毛茸茸的朋友。
Here’s our take on why vegan leather is so great, and our top picks that you’ll definitely want to add to your wardrobe.
为什么它很热
Advances in technology and techniques for manufacturing ethical leather alternatives mean that they are now more luxurious and sophisticated than ever.
It can be made to sparkle, shine, replicate and better suede, or give off hues real leather never could. In short, the possibilities are endless, making it an exciting choice for more and more designers. It’s also durable and waterproof.
斯特拉麦卡特尼等顶级设计师多年来没有使用过别的东西，而Michael Bastian和Joseph Altuzarra也包括在他们的收藏中。
Be aware when shopping that vegan leather goes by a variety of names, the most common being faux leather, pleather, and leatherette.
当然，并非所有产品都是平等的。花时间在购买之前准确研究正在使用的内容。据说它从它的早期出现在狡猾的人造皮革沙发上有很长的路要走。
Along with an increased appetite forsustainable clothes, the desire for ethical faux leather products seems here to stay.
这是我们的顶级选择：
我们的顶级选择
我们已经将列表缩小到四个基本领域：夹克，裤子，鞋子和配件。
With picks for every budget, you’re bound to find a retailer and product you’ll love.
Vegan Leather Jackets
袜子可能想要的一切，早晨薰衣草现在有很棒的选择，包括素食皮革。
Our top pick is their Beth Mocha Faux Suede jacket, currently available for $80.99. This luxurious and versatile jacket goes with anything, satisfying your wardrobe, wallet, and conscience.
ASOScomes in strongly with several offerings in faux leather jackets. Our top picks include this take on the timeless biker jacket classic, Oasis Leather Look Biker Jacket, currently retailing at $92, and their own label ASOS Aviator in Faux Leather, retailing at $119.
男人也在迎合Zara, whose range of jackets extends from classic puffer jackets in black and tan, through to the edgy sequinned ‘Crash’ biker jacket. Styles ranging from $49 to $189.
素食皮裤
National retailers likeNordstrom现在为每次预算携带大型人造皮裤的巨大范围。
虽然在规模的顶部，但我们的眼睛很好，真正被素食皮革女王，斯特拉麦卡特队的皇家皮革拉伸裤。目前出售，他们会让你恢复272美元，但却是一个永恒的经典。
For men looking for the unique look and feel of leather without harming animals, look no further than萨米礼服。They have an incredible range of styles, whether you want something conservative or downright outrageous!
For something in between, check out their Zippered Faux Leather Tapered Pants, which currently come in at a refreshingly affordable $30.25.
素食皮鞋
For people following the vegan lifestyle, but with no desire to sacrifice fashion, vegan leather shoes are available in a range of styles, and from both niche and high-street retailers.
珠和卷轴is an ethical retailer, specializing in vegan clothing, shoes and accessories. We were particularly impressed by their shoe collection for women.
从$ 45美元的凉鞋起到269美元的短靴，他们的设计是指点，不要留下妥协的感觉。
For men,将是素食鞋is a British company based in London that reflects the sartorial elegance you expect from one of the world’s hubs of fashion and tailoring.
Their classic brogues at $112 have style and ethical credentials coming out of their ears and are our top pick for men’s shoes.
If this is a little out of your budget, then it’s hard to beat our affordable top pick of只是伪装。
一个在线零售商，他们不专注于人造皮革制品，但携带优秀，价格合理的女性靴子，绒毛皮革和绒面革风格。
Our top pick is the gorgeous Mayra Flat Boots, coming in at $44.95 and available in three stylish colors, along with a wide calf option. It’s tough to beat them on style, finish, and affordability.
Vegan Leather Accessories
From bags to wallets, leather is everywhere. Our top pick in faux leather accessories isLuca Chiara。他们也是超级乐趣和经济实惠的，具有广泛和老式的质量承诺。
他们储存了一系列的配件，从皮带到袋子等等。他们在意大利工艺中的遗产真的在他们的所有产品中闪耀。
我们为女性的顶级选择是他们的素食皮革海军帆布大型妇女袋，目前销售以惊人的39.97美元。完美的周末离开，这个包渗出风格，但不会牺牲道德或实用性。
For men, it’s hard to look beyond the Leather Black Canvas Computer Bag, currently on sale at $29.97. Something you’ll use every day, safe in the knowledge its 100% ethically sourced.
For those times you’re feeling a bit more flush, Will’s Vegan Shoes also carries a sophisticated range of wallets, belts, and bags. Top picks include the classic women’s black City Bag, coming in at $138.
Our top pick for men is the Bifold Tan Coin Wallet. At $50 it’s luxurious, soft to the touch and the perfect accessory to any business suit.
The Bottom Line
如果你一直是素食主义者，你可能已经觉得你错过了一些皮革创作。我们的顶级选择表明那些日子已经不复存在了。
Rather than just imitating leather and suede, in many cases, they better it for look, feel and durability. Now that it’s been embraced by national retailers and fashion houses alike, there’s something out there for everybody.
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