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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New Materials, New Possibilities: Designers Discuss Creative Opportunities with Bio-Based Materials
Discover how designers are using next-generation bio-based materials to explore new creative possibilities in fashion. A VFR panel as part of Sustainable Fashion Week…
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VFR’s Vegan Fashion Directory Update: May 2026
Explore Vegan Fashion Repository’s May 2026 update featuring brands for women and children, alongside new plant-based leather alternatives and material innovations added to our…
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Panel Discussion: Where Are We Now? Market Opportunities for Bio-based Alternatives to Fur, Leather and Wool (Recording)
On 23 April 2026, as part of Fashion Revolution Week 2026, we co-hosted a collaborative panel with Fashion Revolution Polska examining the current state…
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The Vegan Curator: Suit Up!
A curated selection of wool-free suits crafted from innovative, lower-impact materials—proving that formalwear can be both refined and aligned with vegan values.
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Discover our Earth Day Directory update at Vegan Fashion Repository: 15 Earth-friendly fashion brands and 10 innovative bio-based materials advancing a more sustainable future…
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The Vegan Problem: Why Vegan Fashion Brands Are Closing — or Quietly Abandoning Vegan Materials
Why are vegan fashion brands closing? From consumer perception to fast fashion competition, we explore the structural problems facing vegan fashion.
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Is Tranoï Tokyo Vegan-Friendly? A Closer Look at the Brand Line-Up
What does Tranoï Tokyo reveal about sustainability and vegan fashion? A closer look at the brands, materials & key insights from the event.
Read More VFR’s Vegan Fashion Directory Update: March 2026
In honour of Women’s Month, we feature 8 vegan fashion brands creating women’s apparel, footwear, and accessories using animal-free materials.
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