At Vegan Fashion Repository, we track vegan fashion brands and update the Directory regularly.
With Halloween approaching, our October 2025 update turns the spotlight on five alternative vegan brands embracing darker aesthetics, bold designs, and subcultural roots. From music-inspired streetwear to edgy accessories, these labels prove that cruelty-free fashion can be just as rebellious as it is responsible.
In October 2025, we added the following brands to the Directory:
ANTICARNIST (UK)
Category: unisexwear, gymwear, windreakers, headwear, women’s hoodies, men’s tanks, tote bags, pet accessories
Founded in 2016, Anticarnist produces vegan apparel and accessories for activists with attitude. The brand offers T-shirts, hoodies, windbreakers, headwear, flags, and mugs, all screen-printed in the UK with non-toxic, cruelty-free inks. Anticarnist supports animal welfare through donations, giving 10% of profits each year to a different animal sanctuary.
DROP DEAD (UK)
Category: unisexwear, jackets, scarves, caps & gloves, jewelry, sunglasses, belts & other small accessories, underwear
Founded in 2005 by longtime vegan Oli Sykes, the lead vocalist of Bring Me the Horizon, Drop Dead is a legendary alternative brand creating unisex apparel & accessories with bold, statement-making designs. Known for its edgy aesthetic and music-inspired graphics, the brand merges cruelty-free fashion with alternative style, offering pieces that resonate with fans of punk, metal, and underground culture.
KOI FOOTWEAR (UK)
Category: shoes, bags, jewelry, hair accessories & other small accessories, socks & tights
Founded in Manchester, KOI Footwear is an independent British brand known for its bold and edgy designs. The label offers a wide range of shoes, bags, and accessories, from classic Mary Janes to statement platform boots. Available at major retailers such as Zalando and ASOS, KOI has become a go-to brand for those seeking standout, alternative vegan footwear.
PIMPINICCHIO (USA)
Category: bags & backpacks, duffle bags, cardholders, jewelry & sunglasses, hats
Founded by Italian designer Marco Pimpinicchio, Pimpinicchio (PMPNY) is a New York–based brand creating bold, edgy bags and accessories that merge craftsmanship with sustainability. The label works with innovative materials such as vegan pineapple leather, and produces in small quantities to ensure quality, care, and reduced impact. Committed to positive impact, PMPNY supports reforestation through its partnership with One Tree Planted, planting a tree with every order, while also standing for LGBTQ+ rights and environmental responsibility.
ROCKSTORR (UK)
Category: women’s T-shirts, men’s T-shirts, stickers
Rockstorr creates eco-friendly T-shirts inspired by rock, goth, metal, and punk culture. The brand partners with Teemill to produce apparel in a renewable-energy-powered factory, printing each item on demand to eliminate overproduction and waste. All packaging is plastic-free, and Rockstorr embraces a circular fashion model, allowing customers to return old t-shirts to be recycled into new fabric.
As the nights grow longer and Halloween sets the mood, these brands remind us that vegan fashion isn’t just ethical—it’s fearless, creative, and ever-evolving. Most of this month’s featured labels are based in the UK, where the roots of rock ’n’ roll, punk, and vegan activism run deep, inspiring bold and alternative style worldwide.
Stay tuned for next month’s update as we continue mapping the shifting landscape of vegan style worldwide.
If your vegan brand isn’t yet featured in our Directory, feel free to contact us at hello@veganfashionrepository.com
