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25 Gifts for the Vegan Beauty & Fashion Lover

It’s almost time for gifting season, and for the early birds, we’ve compiled the ultimate beauty and fashion gifts for everyone on your list.

by Aruka Sanchir

News

Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger Ban Exotic Animal Leather

The fashion brands’ parent company PVH Corp. will no longer use snake, crocodile, and other skins obtained from wild animals in an effort to “drive fashion forward for good.”

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Bodycare

20 Vegan Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Get Delivered

From peach scented soy candles featuring iconic women to cruelty-free skincare and ethical chocolates, we’ve got you covered for Mother’s Day gift recommendations.

by Sarah McLaughlin

News

The Results Are In! Here are the Winners of the 2020 Veggie Awards

Our 20th annual list of the very best of veganism is here! Read on for this year’s picks for today’s hottest vegan products, people, and places.

by VegNews Editors

Makeup

30 Women-Owned Vegan Businesses to Support Today

These badass, sustainably focused, plant-based, innovative companies are changing the world one compassionate product at a time.

by Sarah McLaughlin

News

These New Luxury Vegan Leather Handbags Are Made from Cactus, Not Cows

Poppy Barley’s new accessory collection features the Multitasker Backpack, Convertible Belt Bag, and Card Holder.

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Online Retailers Caught Selling Real Fur Labeled as Faux in UK

Laboratory tests confirm that a number of retailers—including Amazon, eBay, Shein, Romwe, and more—are advertising items as “faux fur” when in fact they contain real animal fur.

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Vegan Cactus Leather Handbag Meets Crowdfunding Goal in Two Hours

Frida Rome’s luxury handbag features cactus leather made by Mexican brand Desserto and an Italian vegan eco-suede lining.

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Vegan Fashion Showroom Opens in Los Angeles

Vegan Fashion Library is a new showroom—and accompanying online boutique—in downtown Los Angeles that offers innovative vegan clothing, shoes, and accessories to fashion industry professionals.

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Adidas, Stella McCartney, and Lululemon Partner with Vegan Mushroom Leather Startup to Transform Fashion Industry

Biotech startup Bolt Threads teams up with fashion industry leaders to give them exclusive access to its mushroom-based vegan leather, Mylo, which will be used to replace animal-derived leather in new products in 2021.

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Indian Startup Makes Vegan Leather from Discarded Temple Flowers

Startup Phool is making “fleather” from flower waste while providing employment opportunities for Indian women.

Fashion + Beauty

Finally, There’s a Vegan Gift Guide for Every Zodiac Sign on Your List

Turn to the stars to find the perfect gift for your best friend, lover, or family member.

by Aruka Sanchir

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New Group Aims to Advance Sustainable Vegan Materials in Multiple Industries

Material Innovation Initiative brings together scientists, entrepreneurs, retailers, and consumers to transform the fashion, automotive, and home goods industries.

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Pamela Anderson Launches Vegan Apple Leather Parisian Handbags

Fashion brand Ashoka Paris worked with the actress for 16 months to create the new collection, made entirely of Italian apple-skin leather.

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Vegan Store MooShoes Permanently Closes Los Angeles Location

The beloved brand is saying goodbye to its LA location but will keep its online shop running strong and open its New York City store when it is safe to do so.

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French Fashion Designer Debuts Vegan “Cork-odile” Leather

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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Prada Ditches Kangaroo Leather

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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London Brand Creates Vegan Leather Accessories From Apple Waste and Wood

Oliver Co.’s wallets and card holders were created out of a concern for the environmental and ethical impact of the leather industry.

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Vegan Mexican Cactus Leather Wins International Eco Award

Desserto’s alternative to animal leather has been recognized as the most innovative and sustainable material, beating more than 1,400 nominees from 52 countries.