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PETA.org PETA Take Action Living Videos Shop About PETA Donate Now Facebook X 1 What To Wear 2 Where To Shop 3 What To Avoid HOW TO WEAR VEGAN Humans may differ in appearance from cows, sheep, and other animals killed for clothing , but we’re alike in all the ways that matter most. We all think and feel; experience pain, fear, love, and joy; and, most importantly, share a desire to live. Speciesism —like any form of discrimination—is an oppressive belief system that allows humans to reduce other living, feeling beings to fur on a jacket, a pair of sneakers, or a handbag. When we shop, we have the power through our purchases to reject speciesism by choosing clothing and accessories made from vegan materials . Wearing vegan allows us to respect other animals as individuals who have as much interest in freedom and staying alive as we do. Animals are not objects that belong to us—they’re individuals with their own interests, just like us. Shopping for vegan clothing, shoes, and accessories is super-easy. We’ll show you what to wear, where to find your next vegan outfit, and which materials to avoid and why. 1 What to Wear Vegan clothing is easy to find when you know what to look for. Swipe or click through below to find out which materials are vegan and which materials to avoid. Previous Next shoes Peruse more shoes by this designer: Susi Studio Vegan Materials and Common Terms Faux leather, all synthetic materials, human-made materials, polyurethane, microfiber, pineapple leather, biofabricated leather, cork, paper leather, mushroom leather, waxed canvas, "mock croc," "fake snake," Ultrasuede, microsuede, and faux suede What to Avoid Leather, suede, alligator skin, snakeskin, and kangaroo skin Tip: Look inside the shoe toward the heel or under the tongue to find this information. purses & wallets Peruse more bags and accessories by this company: Matt & Nat Vegan Materials and Common Terms Faux leather, all synthetic materials, human-made materials, polyurethane, microfiber, pineapple leather, biofabricated leather, cork, paper leather, mushroom leather, waxed canvas, "mock croc," "fake snake," Ultrasuede, microsuede, and faux suede What to Avoid Leather, suede, alligator skin, snakeskin, and kangaroo skin Ties Peruse more ties by this company: Jaan J. Vegan Materials and Common Terms Tencel, microfiber, hemp, bamboo, viscose, linen, nylon, polyester, rayon, cotton, and acrylic What to Avoid Silk, wool, and cashmere Sweaters Peruse more sweaters by this company: Abercrombie & Fitch Vegan Materials and Common Terms Tencel, microfiber, polyester fleece, cotton, hemp, bamboo, viscose, linen, rPET, acrylic, and cotton flannel What to Avoid Wool, angora wool, pashmina, cashmere, shearling, camel hair, mohair, silk, and alpaca Blouses Peruse more tops by this company: ModCloth Vegan Materials and Common Terms Tencel, hemp, bamboo, cupro, nylon, polyester, cotton, rayon, modal, and viscose What to Avoid Silk Suits Peruse more suits by this company: Brave GentleMan Vegan Materials and Common Terms Tencel, modal, linen, polyester, cotton, viscose, and rayon What to Avoid Wool, silk, cashmere, and fur Coats & Jackets Peruse more jackets by this company: Hemp Tailor Vegan Materials and Common Terms PrimaLoft, Thinsulate, Polartec Wind Pro, Thermolite, hemp, down alternative, synthetic down, faux fur, polyester fleece, polyester, waxed canvas What to Avoid Wool, fleece, down, fur, and shearling Scarves & Bandanas Peruse more items from this company: Free People Vegan Materials and Common Terms Tencel, satin, linen, cotton, acrylic, and polyester fleece What to Avoid Silk, pashmina, cashmere, shearling, camel hair, mohair, alpaca, and angora wool Check the Label The label in shoes is often printed inside toward the heel or under the tongue. On garments, look for the label inside the item’s neck or waistband or near the bottom. For all the hottest tips and tricks for keeping your vegan outfits on point, visit PETA Living. » 2 Where to Shop Whether you shop online, at the mall, or at boutiques, vegan fashion is everywhere. A quick search for #VeganFashion on social media will lead you to plenty of brands and inspire you! Tips for Identifying Vegan Items Check the Price Vegan clothing and accessories are often more affordable than those made with animal-derived materials, but be sure to read the label, too. Search for Answers If all else fails, whip out your smart phone and use this guide or a search engine to find answers. Top Retailers and Brands Many of the biggest names in fashion offer vegan apparel to suit every style. Here are just a few brands offering vegan items for the most fashion-forward looks: ALDO ASOS Banana Republic Call It Spring Dr. Martens HUGO BOSS Old Navy Target Toms Zara Remember: Not all the products offered by these companies are necessarily vegan, so always check the labels. More Ways to Shop Vegan Look for companies that use our "PETA-Approved Vegan" logo to identify their animal-friendly clothing and accessories. The PETA Mall features companies that support our vital work for animals, including many fashion and accessory brands. And if you’re looking for animal rights clothing and accessories, check out the PETA Shop . Vegan fashion is just a click away: Take Me To The PETA Mall Take your wardrobe to the next level by checking out PETA’s clothing guide » 3 Materials to Avoid No one wants a horror show in their closet. Shoppers are ditching leather, wool, and fur, but animals suffer for other materials, too. Learn about all the materials that are a big fashion don’t” and why: Previous Next Leather Millions of cows, pigs, sheep, goats, and other animals are slaughtered for their skin every year. They’re castrated, branded, and dehorned, and their tails are docked—all without pain relief. Then they’re trucked to slaughter, bled to death, and skinned. Watch " Stella McCartney Takes On the Leather Trade " to learn more. Wool Sheep shearers are usually paid by volume, not by the hour, which encourages fast work without regard for the welfare of the animals. Shearers have been caught on video punching, kicking, and cutting sheep as they hastily shear their wool. Much of the world’s wool comes from Australia, where millions of sheep undergo "mulesing," in which workers use tools resembling gardening shears to cut big chunks of skin and flesh from the backsides of sheep—often without painkillers. Watch " Joaquin Phoenix on Abuse in the Wool Industry and Cruelty-Free Options " to learn more. Fur Animals on fur farms spend their entire lives confined to cramped, filthy wire cages. Fur farmers often use the cheapest killing methods available, and animals are suffocated, electrocuted, gassed, or poisoned before their skin is torn from their body. Animals trapped in their natural habitats for fur can suffer for days before eventually dying of blood loss, dehydration, frostbite, gangrene, or attacks by predators. Watch " Eva Mendes Takes a Look at the International Fur Trade " to learn more. Angora Wool Angora rabbits scream and kick in panic as farmers violently tear the fur from their sensitive skin. And it doesn’t end there—rabbits endure this nightmare every three months. Watch " The Truth Behind Angora Fur " to learn more. Down Workers tear feathers from geese and ducks while they’re still alive or after slaughter. Birds shriek in pain and terror as workers hold them down and tear out their feathers. Workers often pluck them so hard that their skin rips open, leaving gaping wounds that workers crudely stitch back together—all without any painkillers. Watch " Alicia Silverstone Urges Fans to Ditch Down " to learn more. Shearling Shearling, which is used to line UGG boots , is a lamb or sheep’s skin with the wool still attached. Cashmere Investigators have documented that goats are pinned to the floor with their legs tied together as workers use shears or large clippers to remove their hair as quickly as possible. Workers commonly remove kids’...