Let’s kick off Zero Waste Week 2026 with brands proving that vegan fashion can also be made with waste reduction in mind — from producing to order or in limited quantities, to designing products around every scrap of material and using production techniques that minimise or eliminate cutting waste.
Some also use recycled and recyclable synthetics, helping to keep materials in circulation for longer.
You’re all welcome.
Diane loafer by Agazi (Poland)
Material(s): Apple-based leather alternative, GRS-certified
About the brand: Agazi produces each season in limited quantities and adds more pieces only when there is demand, helping to reduce overproduction. Surplus materials are allocated to limited collections or incorporated into footwear as additional design elements. For example, material scraps are used to create decorative inserts for the DIANE loafer.
Regular price: €240,00
Xut Tennis Shoes by Urban Flowers (Brasil)
Material(s): Synthetic suede + recyclable expanded PVC sole
About the brand: Urban Flowers is the first footwear and accessories company to receive the Zero Waste Certificate from the Zero Waste Brazil Institute (ILZB), the only certification in Brazil validated by the Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA). As part of the certification process, the brand demonstrated that 98.4% of its waste is diverted from landfill or incineration, in line with Zero Waste practices.
Regular price: R$397.00
New 2WAY Bag by Pleatsmama (South Korea)
Material(s): 63% recycled polyester + 19% bio-PTT + 18% polyester
About the brand: Pleatsmama uses a direct-knitting technique to construct each bag without cutting fabric, meaning no leftover material scraps are generated during production. The brand uses regenerated materials including regenerated polyester, regenerated nylon, regenerated spandex and regenerated bio-based spandex made from sources including marine plastic waste, PET bottles and discarded fishing nets.
Regular price: $173.00
Vegan bootie by Vesica Piscis (Spain)
Material(s): Upper: 50% recycled cotton + 50% GRS-certified recycled polyester; lining: 100% GRS-certified recycled cotton, undyed; sockliner: 100% recycled PU foam + undyed recycled cork; sole: natural and synthetic rubber, vegan-certified
About the brand: Vesica Piscis manufactures its shoes only after an order has been placed. The footwear is designed without glues or adhesives, allowing the components to be fully disassembled and facilitating the recycling of materials including GRS-certified recycled cotton, polyester and rubber. Customers can return worn-out shoes free of charge through the brand’s take-back programme. Soles can then be reused in new styles or crushed and recycled alongside textiles and insoles, helping to keep materials in circulation.
Regular price: €84,00
Nimphea by Anema (Italy)
Material(s): Ohoskin, made from citrus peel
About the brand: Anema crafts its bags locally in Italy, with an artisanal approach designed to avoid large-scale industrial production and excess waste. Its made-to-order business model helps prevent overproduction and excess inventory. The brand’s animal-free leather alternatives also give waste from the food industry a second life, including apple peels and Sicilian citrus waste.
Regular price: €228.00
Ibiza Black Mesh Heels by Momoc Shoes (Spain)
Material(s): Cotton mesh
About the brand: Momoc Shoes operates a made-to-order business model, producing only what has been ordered to avoid overproduction and unsold stock. The brand also incorporates recycled and upcycled materials to reduce textile waste. Outsoles are made from recycled natural rubber or recycled tyres, while the heels are made from 100% recycled wood.
Regular price: €159,00
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