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27 Aug

The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Fashion

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If you’re curious about making the switch to vegan fashion, or want to discover more brands too add to your animal-free wardrobe, then this guide is for you. Here’s our ultimate guide to more ethically minded, more sustainable vegan fashion sorted by clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories.

What even is vegan fashion?

Whether you’re looking into veganism for the first time or need some new cruelty-free clothes, supporting vegan fashion brands can be a great option for sourcing versatile and affordable threads.

While there is no overarching legal definition of these terms, “veganism” is typically defined as abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals.

When it comes to fashion, vegan clothing means any garment made without animal-derived materials. Some products like leather obviously come from animals, but others are a little harder to spot, such as fur, mohair, wool, cashmere, angora, feathers, silk, or animal-derived dyes and glues.

At Good On You, our mission is to help you understand how brands impact the issues you care about. In line with this ethos, we’ve created a special list of our favourite more sustainable vegan pieces divided by category—accessories, handbags, shoes, and clothing.

Scroll on to spot gorgeous vegan handbags, PETA-approved retro sneakers, and animal-free basics.

Vegan accessories

Conscious Step

Rated: Good
Socks from Conscious Step

Socks That Protect Animals – Ships internationally from the US

Conscious Step creates premium fair trade, organic, vegan socks and clothes that support great charities. This pack of three will keep your toes warm while protecting animals and the planet in the process. The US brand is committed to lasting social and environmental change and every step it takes in its production process supports farms and factories with fair wages, safe facilities, and sustainable materials.

The socks come in S-L sizes, and the clothes in 2XS-2XL.

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Plant Faced Clothing

Rated: Good
A woman in an orange beanie by PlantFaced.

Beanie in Alarm Orange – Ships internationally from the UK

Streetwear without sweatshops, that’s the motto of this British 100% plant-based, ethical, eco-friendly, and cruelty-free streetwear apparel brand. This bright beanie is sure to turn heads—on you and the climate crisis—this cosy season.

Buy Plant Faced Clothing in sizes XS-2XL.

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KOHR

Rated: Great
A woman in a vegan scrunchie by KOHR.

Bamboo/Organic Cotton Scrunchie – Ships internationally from the UK

Been looking for a vegan hair accessory? KOHR has got your scrunchie game covered. This classic is made from black bamboo organic cotton and biodegradable elastic. KOHR is a UK-based slow fashion brand that designs and manufactures in house. The brand has three main focuses to ensure it’s sustainably innovative: longevity, versatility, and traceability.

Find the range in sizes S-XL or made to order.

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SAYA Designs

Rated: Great
A selection of wooden hair forks by SAYA Designs.

The Barrette Hairfork – Ships internationally from the UK

SAYA Designs creates beautifully unique, handcrafted hair sticks, hair slides, and hair forks from wood salvaged from plantations. The Barrette Hairfork is designed to hold and support long heavy hair in style. Its three teeth are able to give additional strength and support to updo styles. All of the brand’s accessories are hand carved from waste offcuts left over from plantations in Indonesia.

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Bario Neal

Rated: Great
Earrings from Bario Neal

Circ Shield Drops + Nikko Hoops – Ships internationally from the US

Vegan jewellery? Yes, please. These gold and silver earrings are perfect for everyday wear. The brand uses more ethically sourced materials, including reclaimed precious metals, Fairmined gold, and responsibly sourced stones to bring to life each of its uniquely designed pieces.

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Vegan handbags

Mashu

Rated: Good
A small vegan handbag by MASHU.

Nicole in Black – Ships internationally from the UK

Stunning and vegan? Yep, that’s Mashu. The Nicole is a vegan, vintage-inspired black bag with a contemporary twist. Featuring a custom-made frame, each bag is crafted by Mashu’s expert artisans using plated brass. Mashu’s overall environmental rating is “Good,” crafting product exteriors with vegan leather alternatives and interiors with vegan suede made from recycled polyester.

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Sans Beast

Rated: Good
A woman carrying a cinnamon-coloured tote by SANS BEAST.

Cinnamon Daytripper Tote – Ships internationally from Australia

Up next for vegan luxury handbags is this stunning Cinnamon Tote by Sans Beast. This generously sized tote bag is made from recycled Eco PU and features multiple compartments inside and out to keep everything in its place. Founded in 2018, this Australian accessories brand creates luxury vegan bags and accessories cruelty-free. The brand’s Eco Pu is a Global Recycled Standard certified and organic cactus material—a brilliant, lower-impact organic material that is partially biodegradable made from Desserto Pelle.

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Sealand

Rated: Great
A man wearing the upcycled Rowlie backpack by Sealand.

Upcycled Rowlie Backpack – Ships internationally from South Africa

Rowlie keeps you moving. This 30L upcycled vegan backpack is ready to accompany you on your everyday commute or next outdoor exploration, with two external water bottle pockets made for easy access on the go. Rooted in Cape Town’s southern peninsula, Sealand is a brand that believes in smart material selection, compelling functionality, and product durability.

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BAGGU

Rated: Good
Striped bag from Baggu

Striped Duck Bag – Ships internationally from the US

Fun, affordable, and vegan, BAGGU’s bags are a must-have for all your everyday shopping and travel needs. This Zip Tote can carry a 15″ laptop and is machine washable. The bestseller also comes in a range of other prints.

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Cruelty-free footwear

Will’s Vegan Store

Rated: Good
A pair of chelsea boots by Will's Vegan Store.

Luxe Smart Chelsea Boots – Ships internationally from the UK

Will’s Vegan Store produces animal and human friendly women’s and men’s footwear, clothing, and accessories at affordable prices. Breathable and waterproof, these Chelsea Boots are created with Italian vegan leather made with plants using bio-oil sourced from organic cereal crops grown in Northern Europe in a carbon neutral process.

Find the women’s shoes in US sizes 5-10, and men’s in 7.5-14.

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Flamingos’ Life

Rated: Good
Retro sneakers from Flamingos Life

Retro 86s Sneakers – Ships internationally from Spain

Flamingos’ Life creates sneakers for men and women that are 100% animal-free. The brand uses lower-impact and PETA approved vegan materials, including upcycled ones. These Retro 86s Sneakers are made from corn waste, cotton, and bamboo waste. Based in Elche, Spain, the label works with suppliers located at a maximum of 40km from its HQ in order to reduce its carbon footprint even further.

Find the range in sizes 36-46.

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ID.EIGHT

Rated: Good
A pair of vegan sneakers by ID8.

Hana White Crinkle – Ships internationally from Italy

ID.EIGHT is an Italian brand that was born from the meeting between Dong Seon Lee and Giuliana Borzillo, both come from the world of footwear, where they worked and met. Together they have created a more ethical and sustainable collection of sneakers with a refined design. The shoes are made in Italy with lower-impact materials from food industry waste such as apple peels, grape stalks and seeds, and pineapple leaves, as well as recycled cotton and polyester. The Hana White Crinkle is part of the brand’s “Hana” collection and features fun colours for everyday wear.

Find the shoes in EU sizes 36-46.

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NAE

Rated: Good
Cork heels responsibly made in Portugal by NAE Vegan Shoes.

CORA Cork – Ships internationally from Portugal

Want all the style of a block heel without the leather? NAE’s CORA is a gorgeous vegan alternative. These feminine, unique cork shoes are manufactured in a system free of CO2 emissions. NAE is a Portuguese footwear, bags, and accessories brand using innovative materials to create goods with “No Animal Exploitation.” Its sustainable materials include recycled PET from bottles, OEKO-TEX® certified microfibres, recycled car tyres, natural cork, recycled thermoplastic, and even pineapple leaf fibre.

Find most of the shoes in sizes 36-46.

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8000Kicks

Rated: Good
Black vegan trainers from 8000kicks

Explorer V2 Shoes – Ships internationally from the US

8000Kicks is a US-based brand specialising in footwear crafted from industrial hemp—these Explorer V2 Shoes are a great example of its offering. Sparked by a unique vision to create the world’s first waterproof hemp shoe and empower customers with sustainable lifestyle choices, it works closely with dedicated producers, and extends its commitment to sustainability by supporting tree-planting initiatives.

Sizes range from US 6-14.

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VEERAH

Rated: Good
A classic black pump in vegan leather by VEERAH.

FRIDA Heel – Ships internationally from the US

Vegan pumps? Sign me up. The FRIDA is a three-inch heel destined to be a wardrobe essential. Made from vegan “nappa” leather, this pump features a pointed toe with the brand’s signature asymmetric, low v-cut vamp. VEERAH is an NYC-based designer vegan shoe company founded and led by women to “do good and look incredible.” Its innovative apple peel leather shoe collection is crafted with cushioned insoles made from algae blooms.

Find most shoes in US sizes 5-11.

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Vegan-friendly basics

Boody

Rated: Good
Bralette from Organic Basics

Smooth Bralette – Ships internationally from Australia

Boody’s Smooth Bralette is perfect for wearing under a t-shirt. Founded in Australia by two best friends, Boody is a clothing brand with comfort, style, and health at its core. It reduces waste through low-waste cutting techniques and using a closed-loop system in its supply chain, supporting the green and ethical movement.

Find the range in sizes XS-3XL.

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Shop Boody @ Immaculate Vegan.

Proclaim

Rated: Good
Socks from Proclaim

Three-Pack Organic Pima-Cotton Socks – Ships internationally from the US

Los Angeles-based Proclaim makes beautiful bras, underwear, and basics from more responsible materials like recycled plastic bottles and TENCEL. Its designs come in three shades of "nude", building inclusivity into the brand. It also ensures the people in its California factory earn a living wage, and visits suppliers regularly.

Find the range in sizes S-3XL.

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Harvest & Mill

Rated: Great
A classic sweatshirt by Harvest & Mill.

Women’s Organic Hoodie Sweatshirt in Natural – Ships internationally from the US

Harvest & Mill pieces are grown, milled, and sewn exclusively in the US, supporting American organic cotton farmers and local sewing communities. The brand makes basics for everyone, always ensuring they are not dyed or bleached, greatly reducing the use of water, energy, and dye materials. This hoodie is ultra soft and made from 100% organic cotton. Even better, by cultivating different varieties of cotton, the brand is able to bolster biodiversity, which is essential for ensuring healthy ecosystems and keeping our planet resilient in the face of climate change.

Shop the range in sizes S-XL.

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MATE the Label

Rated: Great
A vegan white t-shirt by MATE the Label.

Organic Cotton Classic Tee – Ships internationally from the US

We love a vegan tee. MATE the Label creates clean essentials made with GOTS certified organic fabrics and low-impact dyes. Its goal is to offer women everywhere a clean product that is just as beautiful as it is sustainable. The brand’s best-selling Classic Tee is sure to stay in your closet for years to come. This US female-run brand also manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint.

Find the range in inclusive sizes XS-3XL.

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Organique

Rated: Good
Bodysuit from Organique

Bodysuit in Light Brown – Ships internationally from Portugal

Organique is a Portuguese athleisure brand made for the contemporary woman. It is entirely produced in a high-end local atelier and promotes slow fashion by designing vegan and with longevity in mind. This Sleeveless Bodysuit is great for everyday wear and made with Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) 93% cotton and 7% elastane. With only 1% of cotton worldwide being organic, it’s seeking to make a difference.

Find the range in sizes S-L.

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Vegan clothing

Brothers We Stand

Rated: Good
Shirt from Brothers We Stand

Knowledge Overshirt in Burned Olive – Ships internationally from the UK

Made in India, this lovely organic linen overshirt is perfect for wearing all year round. Brothers We Stand’s vision is to support you to build a wardrobe of stylish and more sustainably made menswear that is 100% vegan.

Sizes offered are S-XL.

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Lâcher Prise

Rated: Good
Ivory vegan jumpsuit from Lacher Prise

Sahara Jumpsuit – Ships internationally from the US

Lâcher Prise is a US-based vegan brand offering clothing, basics, and underwear. Lâcher Prise rates “Great” for the planet: it uses lower-impact materials including organic cotton, which helps limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain. This Sahara Jumpsuit is from the brand’s latest collection, and is made from Lenzing Micromodal.

Find most items in sizes S-XL.

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Amble Outdoors

Rated: Good
Printed waterproof coat from Amble Outdoors

Elements Waterproof Jacket – Ships internationally from Australia

Amble Outdoors creates high-performance waterproof raincoats—like this Elements one—and sweat-wicking outdoorwear, made from recycled plastic bottles in Australia. It states that its entire product range is vegan.

Sizes offered in XS-4XL.

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LOVETRUST

Rated: Good
Pink wide leg trousers from Love Trust

Drew Wide-Leg Trousers – Ships internationally from the US

LOVETRUST creates effortless, more sustainably made clothes in its SMETA-certified facilities using the finest organic cotton. These vegan Drew trousers are ideal for lounging in or light workouts.

Find most items offered in sizes XS-2XL.

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REER3

Rated: Good
Sweatshirt from Reer3

Printed Sweatshirt – Ships internationally from Germany

Founded by a Brazilian-born fashion designer and artist based in Germany, REER3 stands for slow fashion streetwear in a reduced design, produced more sustainably. It uses lower-impact dyes and materials such as organically grown, GOTS certified cotton and recycled polyester, and it's 100% vegan.

Find the range in XS-2XL.

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Pareto

Rated: Good
Black vegan t-shirt dress from Pareto

Your T-Shirt Dress – Ships internationally from the US

US brand Pareto offers a wardrobe of timeless essentials, such as this versatile T-Shirt Dress. The brand’s clothes are made from a high proportion of lower-impact materials including organic cotton.

Find sizes XS-XL.

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LOUDBODIES

Rated: Good
Model wearing white shirt from LOUDBODIES

Nina Organic Cotton Shirt – Ships internationally from Romania

LOUDBODIES is a vegan, size-inclusive womenswear brand that makes beautiful clothes often defined by frills, flounces, floral prints and vintage-inspired silhouettes.

The range is available in sizes 2XS - 10XL.

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MUD Jeans

Rated: Great
Black flared jeans from Mud Jeans

Isy Flared Jeans – Ships internationally from the Netherlands

Vegan denim coming your way—Isy Flared are MUD Jeans’ 2000s-inspired jeans with a comfortable high waist silhouette. This Dutch denim brand is all about taking care of the planet. Not only does it offer a repair service, but it also provides a rental service where you can lease a pair of jeans for up to a year. MUD Jeans uses a combination of GOTS certified organic cotton and post-consumer recycled cotton.

MUD Jeans are available in a range of sizes, usually from W25 L30-W33 L32 for women and W28 L34-W36 L34 for men.

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Culthread

Rated: Great
Black quilted puffer jacket from Culthread

Leamington Puffer Jacket – Ships internationally from the UK

We had to end this vegan extravaganza with the best for last. Culthread’s puffer pieces are extraordinary, featuring 100% recycled vegan rainproof leather with PU coating, and 100% post-consumer recycled plastic insulation. The brand’s goal is to make quality coats and lifestyle products that you will want to wear and treasure forever.

Find most items in sizes XS-XL.

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Shop Culthread @ Immaculate Vegan.

Editor's note

Feature image via Mashu, all other images via brands mentioned. Good On You publishes the world’s most comprehensive ratings of fashion brands’ impact on people, the planet, and animals. Use our directory to search thousands of rated brands.

We updated this article on 14 August 2024. Our editors frequently make updates to articles to ensure they're up to date. We refreshed our selection of brands to ensure we've included brands with recent ratings and products.

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