Our helpful guide to vegan shopping at Upscale Menswear

Last Friday (Nov. 1) was World Vegan Day, and while some people were celebrating the benefits of the natural environment through activities like cooking and planting trees, others took to shopping and adding some sustainability to their vast wardrobes. While we love the versatile durability of organic texture and a coarse touch of real leather, we also think it’s important to have flexibility in what you wear. So, here’s how you can shop vegan and grab some ensembles that’ll have you looking your best. 

Know the brands

Although Upscale Menswear is known for supplying fashion enthusiasts with the finest luxury leathers, we also have high-quality designer products made from sustainable, vegan-friendly materials. Tayno, J Republic, Antonio Cerrelli, GBX Shoes, and Barabas are a few notable brands that possess wardrobe accessories that are worth adding to your closet. Just as tough and arguably more tenacious, these vegan leathers are trending style essentials that present the same illusion as a variety of exotic skins. So, now that you know the brands, how about browsing the products that are stylishly crafted from this customizable material.

Which products are vegan?

Currently, shoppers can grab hold of vegan shoes, belts, and bomber jackets made from synthetic polyurethane, a polymer that is often used by designers to create faux leather clothing. While our vegan leather comes in several different forms, generally speaking, most people can’t tell the difference between our faux and exotic leather items. Although there are some important things to consider when making a comparison. Vegan leather is often a lot thinner, making it more lightweight, whereas real, good quality leather is known for its long-lasting materials. Needless to say, we’re proud to sell vegan leather that closely mimics the look and quality of real leather, adding levels of character that age beautifully over time. 

Why shop vegan? 

We’ve made a list of why you should consider adding vegan leather to your closet:

• Vegan leather is usually made from polyurethane, however, it can also be made from innovative and sustainable materials such as pineapple leaves, cork, apple peels, other fruit waste, and recycled plastic.
• There’s no toxic tanning in the coloring process.
• Vegan leather is very affordable.
• Vegan leather matches the quality and colours of real leather.

Are you on the hunt for vegan shoes and articles of clothing? Drop a comment below to share what you look for in sustainable leather?