At Vegan Fashion Repository, we track vegan fashion brands and update the Directory regularly.
Our September 2025 update spotlights 8 footwear brands reshaping the industry with vegan and sustainable innovation. From artisanal craftsmanship in India to bio-based leather alternatives in the USA and playful jelly shoes from Brazil, these brands prove that style, ethics, and creativity can walk hand in hand.
In September 2025, we added the following brands to the Directory:
AVESU ELEMENTS (Germany)
Category: shoes
Founded in 2020, Avesu Elements produces vegan footwear with a focus on timeless design and sustainable materials. The brand works with BioVeg corn-based vegan leather, organic cotton, recycled PET, cork, natural rubber, and TPU. All styles are manufactured in Elche, Spain, under fair working conditions.
CULT OF COQUETTE (USA)
Category: women’s heels & boots
Founded by Bebe Roxana in 2014, Cult of Coquette creates luxury vegan footwear combining glamour with ethical production. The brand works with faux leather, vegan suede, and rubber to craft high heels and high boots. All designs are produced in a woman-owned factory with fair labor practices.
HOLSTER (Australia)
Category: shoes, children’s shoes
Since 2001, Holster has been producing 100% vegan footwear for women and children. Created by Ben Nothling and Natalie Miller, the brand uses materials such as EVA, PU, PVC, recycled ocean plastics, cotton, jute, and rubber. All designs are ethically produced, with part of each collection handmade and sourced from accredited manufacturers. Holster supports social and animal welfare initiatives, including Soles4Souls, World Vision Australia, The Australian Red Cross, World Animal Protection, and The Australian Koala Foundation.
HUNTD (Australia)
Category: high heels
Passionate about cruelty-free fashion, Nadhisha Perera launched Huntd in 2015 to create luxury vegan heels that are ethically produced. The brand uses water-based PU, ABS, and TPU to craft its shoes, all made in an audited factory in Chengdu, China. Huntd donates 5% of profits each month to charities supporting both people and animals, combining ethical production with stylish, designer-inspired footwear.
O2 MONDE (USA)
Category: women’s shoes
O2 Monde, founded in 2020 by Mirco Scoccia, produces luxury vegan footwear that combines timeless design with sustainable innovation. The brand works with plant-based and recycled materials, including Pinatex®, Vitigna, Desserto®, recycled Piumino nylon, Freska, orange leather, thunit, and wood. All shoes are handcrafted in Fermo, Italy, by generational artisans under ethical working conditions. O2 Monde is a member of 1% For the Planet.
PLANET PAADUKS (India)
Category: shoes
Planet Paaduks produces 100% vegan footwear crafted from upcycled and cruekty-free materials, including vegan leather, jute, cotton, cork, rubber, and vegan suede. All shoes are handmade by skilled artisans in Kurla, India, with a focus on ethical production and fair wages. The brand transforms discarded materials such as old tyres and conveyor belts into durable, stylish footwear, promoting a sustainable and cruelty-free approach to fashion.
SOLE WEAVERS (India)
Category: women’s shoes
Sole Weavers, established in 2022 by footwear designer Shraddha Joshi, is a Mumbai-based brand offering handcrafted, vegan shoes. The label combines traditional Indian shoemaking techniques with modern design, producing both ready-to-wear and made-to-measure styles. Sole Weavers works with local artisans, ensuring fair pay and preserving craftsmanship while sourcing materials responsibly within India.
ZAXY (Brasil)
Category: women’s shoes, girls’ shoes
Zaxy is a Brazilian footwear label specializing in colorful, affordable jelly shoes for women and girls. It is part of the Grendene group and operates as the sister brand of Melissa. All products are 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and recyclable, made from patented PVC material. The collection includes sandals, flip-flops, slides, and ballet flats.
GOOD-BYE
Sadly, this month we bid farewell to several footwear brands that have closed their doors: Cozywalks, Empress of Heels, Infinite Running, and Komrads. We feel this loss deeply—especially as we had the pleasure of collaborating with the Empress of Heels’ founder, Birgit Sas-Sundquest, on our VFR Vegan Fashion Playbook 2024–2025—you can download the report here.
As the landscape shifts, we remain committed to spotlighting the innovators who keep vegan fashion moving toward a more ethical future.
If your vegan brand isn’t yet featured in our Directory, feel free to contact us at hello@veganfashionrepository.com
