To everyone who keeps asking, ‘Is vegan menswear even a thing?’ we respond: yes, it absolutely is, and no, it’s not just T-shirts and belts. In our first annual report, we highlighted a market growth projection between 10.84% and 15.40% by 2030, which clearly demonstrates that vegan menswear is not only here to stay, but also set to thrive. In our directory alone, we have listed 64 brands offering vegan menswear. It is fair to say that the outdated ‘soy boy’ stereotype is steadily being replaced by a more thoughtful, conscious mindset – one that questions how things are made and what materials are used. After all, no one wants to knowingly contribute to harm, gentlemen included.
For this week’s Vegan Curator edit, we have selected a range of cool vegan leather jackets. And yes, feel free to use this as inspiration for your Christmas gift shopping!
Ashoka
A Parisian brand named after Ashoka, the first vegetarian emperor of India who banned killing animals for meat, Ashoka Paris has been known for fabulous faux-fur outerwear since 2018. Fun fact: this staple piece has a front pocket of 20 cm x 30 cm (yes!), and a pen holder in the left sleeve of the jacket.
VFR’s pick: Roland Men’s brown bomber jacket
Regular price: €430.00
Matt&Nat
Canadian brand Matt & Nat (short for Materials & Nature) was one of the first to embrace the use of recycled materials, including nylon, rubber, and windshield resin. The lining of this jacket is made entirely from recycled polyester.
VFR’s pick: Dalex men’s vegan moto jacket
Regular price: $245.00 CAD
Noize
Noize has been making some real noise about cruelty-free fashion, and earning an endorsement from celebrities such as Billy Joel, Brandy, and Jon Batiste since 2010. This vegan leather bomber jacket has a fuzzy sherpa collar.
VFR’s pick: Kash vegan leather bomber
Regular price: $175.00
Unreal Fur
A family-owned brand from Melbourne, Australia, Unreal Fur has made it their foremost goal to make every item to be worn season after season, always embodying a timeless cruelty-free ethos and reducing consumer waste. This jacket features ultra-soft faux suede, faux leather, and faux shearling details, a yoke and a double collar, with a zip closure along the bodice.
VFR’s pick: Unity jacket (details mimic shearling)
Regular price approx. $1110.00 AUD
Will’s Vegan Store
Founded by Will Green way back in 2012, the company’s focus on bio-based vegan leather and recycled materials has earned it a trust and following back when the market for vegan menswear and kid’s wear was still in its infancy. This jacket is crafted from heavyweight Italian vegan suede, and is fully lined with soft, insulating vegan shearling (100% recycled polyester).
VFR’s pick: Recycled Vegan Shearling Aviator (mimics suede)
Regular price £184.00