The Vegan Problem: When “Natural” Doesn’t Mean Ethical
The debate around natural fibers raises a problem often overlooked in fashion: cotton, cashmere, wool and silk can carry environmental costs, animal welfare concerns…
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VFR’s Vegan Fashion Directory Update: October 2026
Discover 10 new vegan fashion brands in VFR’s October 2026 Directory update, featuring animal-rights apparel and more conscious fashion ahead of World Vegan Day.
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Fashion World Tokyo 2026: From Apple-Based Leather to Next-Generation Fibres — Notes from Japan’s Fashion Trade Show
A look inside Fashion World Tokyo (FaW TOKYO) 2026, exploring apple-based leather, coffee-ground accessories, recycled textiles and next-generation fibres, with insights into material innovation…
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Next-Gen Materials Are Ready. Is Fashion Ready, Too? September Notes from Première Vision (Paris) and NEXMARKET (London)
In September, we travelled to Première Vision Paris and NEXMARKET London to explore the latest developments in vegan fashion and next-gen materials. From mango,…
Read More VFR’s Vegan Fashion Directory Update: September 2026
Discover the latest additions to the VFR Directory, including vegan bags & accessories, and new animal-free textile and material innovations.
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The Vegan Problem: Which Vegan Fashion Certifications Can You Actually Trust?
Discover 10 vegan fashion certifications, how they differ, and what they verify to help identify genuinely animal-free fashion.
Read More VFR’s Vegan Fashion Directory Update: August 2026
Discover 5 unique vegan fashion brands, new chemical technologies, and certifications in Vegan Fashion Repository’s August 2026 update.
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Vegan Fashion Repository’s July 2026 update highlights Plastic Free July with 10 eco-conscious brands and new mineral-based and bio-polymer materials added to our directories.
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The Vegan Problem: Why Consumers Still Don’t Trust Vegan Materials?
Why do consumers still struggle with trust in vegan materials? We examine plastic perceptions, greenwashing, durability concerns and leather’s luxury appeal.
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