Discover the pinnacle of cruelty-free fashion with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) as it reveals the winners of the highly anticipated 2023 Vegan Fashion Awards. Recognizing industry trailblazers committed to animal-friendly practices, these awards spotlight the forefront of ethical fashion.
Isabel Marant: Celebrated for a triple commitment to animal welfare by eliminating fur, angora, and exotic skins from its collections.
Balenciaga: Recognized for its groundbreaking luxury product—a Lunaform coat, crafted from revolutionary vegetable leather developed by San Francisco-based startup Gozen. Lunaform, derived from nano cellulose through fermentation, offers vegan and GMO-free properties, setting it apart with robustness, natural drape, and softness.
SMCP Fashion Group: Acknowledged for an outstanding high-street fashion moment marked by the discontinuation of down and feathers.
Ganni: Awarded Trendsetter of the Year for its 100% vegan handbag crafted from Ohoskin, derived from orange and cactus waste, and a jacket made from bacterial cellulose membrane in collaboration with Polybion.
Gucci: Bestowed the Best Vegan Handbag award for the Demetra Horsebit 1955 model, featuring the label’s exclusive leather alternative, endorsed through an ad campaign with Billie Eilish.
Ryan Gosling: Awarded for the Best Movie Moment, sporting vegan cowboy boots by French brand Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather in the film Barbie.
MoEa: Triumphed in the Best Vegan Sneakers category for its urban models in vegetable leather.
Bananatex: Recognized as the Innovation of the Year for its biodegradable natural cellulose performance fabric, utilizing fibers derived from banana plants.
Ecopel: Winner of the Most Impressive Feathers award for its high-end faux leather replicating the elegance and lightness of bird feathers without cruelty.
True Tribe Paris: Acknowledged for Men’s Fashion, showcasing sportswear and outerwear made from discarded fishing nets and plastic waste.
Aigle: Recognized for the Best Down-Free Padded Jackets, utilizing corn glucose and recycled polyester to keep wearers warm in temperatures as low as -25°C.
Laulhère: Crowned Headgear of the Year for its vegan beret.
LVMH Group: Named Villain of the Year due to its continued use of exotic skins, causing immense animal suffering as revealed by PETA investigations.
PETA’s 2023 Vegan Fashion Awards spotlight the leaders shaping cruelty-free alternatives in the fashion industry. Explore the impact of traditional practices on over a billion animals slaughtered by the leather industry annually and join the movement for compassionate fashion.
