Make It Vegan: Colours and Shapes

In the Make It Vegan series, we select the most inspiring fashion shows of the season—this time, it’s Carolina Herrera SS2025 from New York Fashion Week—and take aesthetic inspiration to curate a selection of vegan items that fit the bill, both figuratively and literally.

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Carolina Herrera Spring-Summer 2025

For a designer looking to bring an established, feminine aesthetic—rooted in none other than the empowering 1980s—into the paradigms of 21st-century feminism, Wes Gordon is providing a textbook example of how to do it.

Whilst paying full respect to Carolina Herrera’s signature components—one can’t have enough respect these days—crisp shirts, full skirts, polka dots, and a general sense of supple minimalism (that’s the American take on minimalism, everyone), Wes Gordon introduced Bermuda shorts and ‘boyfriend’ volumes, both immaculately tailored, for a sense of ease that only comes from contemporary self-awareness—and the choice not to sweat it.

The decision to keep the colour palette limited to black, white, red, pink, yellow and blue is also a tried and tested way to keep the collection neat and fresh—and to focus the play on shapes and patterns. A tribute to Georgia O’Keeffe (in addition to a quote placed on every seat) featured small blue flowers—probably delphiniums—yellow blooms, and floral prints in black on white and white on black. And although it’s been a while since the pink-and-red combination would raise any brows, one can’t deny the youthful feel of the whole concept.

The debutante theme was seamlessly integrated into the collection—after all, one can’t have young women parading around the city without properly introducing them to society first. Evening shapes defined by tulle, guipure, and gigantic roses are complemented by a set of mini dresses that have a distinctly 1960s feel (pink, houndstooth or polka dots alike).

After all, that’s what a respected society expects from a well-bred lady (another nod to Herrera): to present herself like a blooming flower, take a page from her mother’s or grandmother’s playbook when socialising during the day, and keep her wardrobe fresh and crisp as she moves into her professional years.

While we await the day when all of these pieces are available in vegan alternatives to wool and silk, here’s our curated selection from our favourite vegan fashion brands.

You’re all welcome.