Shopping for clothes as a vegan can be a challenge sometimes. Finding brands that align with your values, sell good-looking clothes and accessories which you can actually afford has been almost impossible for quite a while. Not anymore!
We’ve collected 20 brands from all around the world that are 100% vegan and cruelty-free, meaning they don’t sell any clothes that come from animals. They are also committed to producing ethically and using (mostly) sustainable materials.
No matter what piece of apparel you’re looking for – T-shirts, bottoms, sweaters, outerwear, underwear, shoes, bags – we guarantee you’re going to find something on this list, even if you’re on a budget!
If you don’t know what vegan fashion is and why it is important, you might want to start here: Vegan Fashion: Here’s Everything You Need To Know
1. Boody
Based in: Australia
PETA-approved: yes
Categories: underwear, tops, loungewear, activewear
Materials: bamboo viscose, LYOLYTE™ bamboo lyocell
Men’s: yes
Price range: $7.50 – $69.95
Boody is one of those brands we first recommend to anyone who wants to start building a sustainable wardrobe. Indeed, Boody creates stylish yet minimalistic everyday clothes from premium fibers and keeps prices very low.
The organically-grown bamboo they use is perfect for garments that sit close to the skin like underwear, socks, and everyday basics because it’s super soft, comfy, antibacterial, and breathable. They only use rainwater to grow bamboo and all water used in the production process is recycled and reused.
Boody is a PETA-approved vegan brand made fairly and responsibly in top-rated factories that meet the highest standards of labor and environmental practices. Boody also supports activist groups and projects for change.
2. Kula Bags
Based in: United Kingdom
PETA-approved: yes
Categories: bags, backpacks, purses, laptop cases
Materials: paper, recycled plastic
Men’s: yes
Price range: £10 – £40
I bet this brand will blow your mind. Believe it or not, all of Kula’s bags are made from FSC and OEKO-Tex certified paper – yes, you read that right – which is even washable and as durable as a canvas! Can you believe it? Other minor parts of the bags, such as the linings, are made from 100% recycled plastic bottles.
At Kula Bags they focus on using sustainably sourced materials to design eco-friendly bags and backpacks that don’t contain leather or any other animal-based materials. All of their products and indeed approved both by The Vegan Society and PETA.
All bags bring together classic and modern design and are designed with travel, functionality, comfort, and style in mind.
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3. Matt & Nat
Based in: Canada
PETA-approved: yes
Categories: bags, shoes, wallets, accessories, outerwear
Materials: PU leather, recycled PVB, recycled plastic bottles, AppleSkin™
Men’s: yes
Price range: $18 – $375
The Canadian Matt & Nat is probably the most popular vegan brand out there selling gorgeous, minimalist vegan bags, shoes, accessories, and now even outerwear.
Matt & Nat bags have a recycled plastic lining, however, the outer material is still made of PU leather for most pieces. Fortunately, the brand is starting to introduce more and more recycled and plant-based materials!
Not all Matt & Nat items are super affordable, but you are able to find some great deals on their site.
As for quality, Matt & Nat bags are amazing! I have purchased a PU leather backpack from them circa 4 years ago, and it is still as good as new, even though I’ve been wearing it on a pretty regular basis.
4. Fullalove
Based in: United Kingdom
PETA-approved: no
Categories: dresses, lingerie, tops, bottoms, loungewear, swimwear
Materials: organic cotton, bamboo
Men’s: no
Price range: £8.99 – £71.25
Do you want to consciously feel sexy in your bathing suits, dresses, and even loungewear? In this case, I can’t help but recommend Fullalove, a female-owned ethical brand that creates size-inclusive and colorful clothing that won’t go unnoticed. Fullalove uses the most amazing sustainable and certified fabrics to make comfy, great-looking, durable, and timeless fashion apparel.
Why do I like this brand so much? Because Fullalove goes beyond the choice of fabrics also looking at how they’re treated and colored. As a result, at Fullalove you can find ‘non-toxic’ collections where artificial colors are replaced with natural dyes such as raspberries, spinach, nettles, and red cabbage.
Fullalove is ethically produced in the UK by fairly paid workers, committed to making only vegan clothes that are also crazy affordable!
5. Harvest & Mill
Based in: United States
PETA-approved: yes
Categories: shirts, pants, socks
Materials: organic cotton
Men’s: yes
Price range: $10 – $195
The California-based Harvest & Mill focuses on only a couple of modern essential pieces.
They are producing as locally as possible. The organic cotton they use is grown, spun, and knit in the USA. The brand sews the clothes locally within a 20 miles radius of their Berkeley studio. They only use natural dyes and their clothes are compostable! Even their packaging is plastic-free and compostable.
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Harvest & Mill doesn’t have a big collection, but what they offer, they do as perfectly as possible. Great for the next time you need to restock on high-quality organic cotton essentials. They offer them both for women and men. They also sell organic cotton socks that look super comfy!
Harvest & Mill is also PETA-approved and stocks some affordable pieces in addition to some pricier items. You can save more money if you purchase in packs!
6. Rens
Based in: Finland
PETA-approved: no
Categories: sneakers
Materials: coffee waste, recycled plastic bottles, natural rubber
Men’s: yes
Price range: $119
Rens Original creates waterproof, breathable, durable, light, and trendy sneakers. Their sneakers can be put on easier than socks and are suitable for all activities (and outfits!). Each pair of Rens sneakers is made from 150 grams of coffee waste and 6 recycled plastic bottles.
7. Will’s Vegan Store
Based in: United Kingdom
PETA-approved: no
Categories: shoes, activewear, clothing, accessories
Materials: bio-based vegan leather, PU leather, recycled materials
Men’s: yes
Price range: $36 – $285
Since 2013, Will’s Vegan Store has been working on making it easier for people to make a positive choice. Creating ethical, sustainable, vegan alternatives to the most common shoe styles, Will’s Vegan Store is a go-to brand for many cruelty-free shoppers.
Recently they’ve extended their range, and now they’re also offering sustainable clothing, accessories, and activewear made of mostly recycled materials for a very budget-friendly price.
The brand produces all its collections ethically in Italy and Portugal, and its supply chain is carbon-neutral.
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8. Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather
Based in: France
PETA-approved: yes
Categories: shoes, accessories
Materials: vegan leather, AppleSkin™
Men’s: yes
Price range: €8.90 – €225
Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather. If you don’t love this brand only based on its name, you might still fall in love with its gorgeous sneakers, sandals, boots, and casual shoes that are designed in Paris, France, and are hand-made in Italy.
Good Guys’ PETA-approved vegan shoes are at a reasonable, fair price if you’re looking for comfort and quality!
9. Pixie Mood
Based in: Canada
PETA-approved: yes
Categories: bags, wallets, accessories
Materials: vegan leather, recycled plastic bottles, solvent-free vegan leather, recycled vegan leather, cork
Men’s: no
Price range: $20 – $130
Pixie Mood bags are beautiful, timeless, and minimal. Pixie Mood bags come in a lot of different shapes and sizes to make sure you can find your perfect match that’ll get you through your busy life. They are very affordable regarding that Pixie Mood bags are also ethically made and sustainable.
Sustainability is one of the brand’s core values. They make their bags with sustainable materials such as PU leather, cork, and recycled plastic lining. For their packaging, they only use recyclable and compostable materials.
Pixie Mood also manufactures in an ethical factory where the worker’s rights are respected and their safety is guaranteed.
If you’re in need of a minimalist, everyday bag that’ll make you proud every time you look at it, Pixie Mood is your best choice!
10. Nu-in
Based in: Sweden
PETA-approved: yes
Categories: clothing, dresses, denim, outerwear, underwear, swimwear, activewear, shoes, bags, accessories, sleepwear, loungewear
Materials: organic and recycled cotton, recycled polyester, Seaqual (fiber made from ocean-bound plastic), manufacturing waste, Tencel ™ lyocell
Men’s: yes
Price range: $9.99 – $236.99
Nu-In designs everyday essentials for women with a unique, feminine, and versatile style. Nu-in won’t make you miss Zara & Co… it has everything you need to be trendy and conscious at a very small price every day and at every moment. Whether you’re looking for sustainable dresses or comfy activewear Nu-in has what you need.
When shopping at Nu-in you can be sure that all their pieces are made from eco-friendly sources and they even contribute to water saving – for instance, every Nu-in t-shirt saves up to 2,500 liters of water! In addition, they only produce in factories that invest in clean energy, and most of their garments, once disposed of, can biodegrade in the same amount of time as an apple core. They are on a journey towards circularity and strive to be radically transparent.
Nu-In is 100% vegan and PETA-approved. Workers are the heartbeat of Nu-in and their rights are respected and guaranteed. Despite there’s no evidence it has a Code of Conduct, the brand has a formal statement covering workers’ rights, such as safe working conditions and fair wages.
11. Flamingos’ Life
Based in: Spain
PETA-approved: no
Categories: sneakers
Materials: corn waste, bamboo, organic cotton, hemp, linen, recycled plastic bottles, recycled microplastic waste from the footwear industry
Men’s: yes
Price range: $154 – $178
Flamingos’ Life is here to take care of your classic sneaker needs! The brand sells vegan kicks that are hand-made locally in Spain. No animals are killed in the process. On the other hand, Flamingos’ Life collects plastic waste and turns them into shoes along with other sustainable plant-based materials.
Flamingos’ Life is a perfect alternative to Veja if you’d rather support a company that’s fully vegan!
12. Lemon Jelly
Based in: Portugal
PETA-approved: yes
Categories: shoes
Materials: vegan leather, recycled plastic
Men’s: no
Price range: $58 – $198
Lemon Jelly turns vegan leather and recycled plastic into waterproof, comfortable, and innovative footwear. Their collections are PETA-approved vegan and are produced locally in Portugal.
And as a bonus, Lemon Jelly shoes are infused with a fresh lemon aroma that helps to remove odors and makes your shoes more beautiful and special!
13. Nae Vegan Shoes
Based in: Portugal
PETA-approved: yes
Categories: shoes, bags, wallets, accessories
Materials: vegan leather, recycled plastic bottles, Piñatex®, cork, organic cotton
Men’s: yes
Price range: $6 – $219
The PETA-approved Nae creates beautiful, high-quality vegan shoes for women and men. The name NAE stands for “No Animal Exploitation” which is one of the main values of the company along with sustainability and ethical production.
14. Wawwa
Based in: United Kingdom
PETA-approved: yes
Categories: clothing, outerwear, bags, accessories
Materials: organic cotton
Men’s: yes
Price range: £6 – £175
The aim of Wawwa is to make garments that represent function and durability. The brand designs long-lasting pieces using renewable energy and organic or recycled materials and puts the planet and the people first.
Wawwa clothes are genderless, timeless, and create a positive impact in the world.
15. Plant Faced
Based in: United Kingdom
PETA-approved: yes
Categories: t-shirts, hoodies, sweaters, tops, long sleeves, bottoms
Materials: organic cotton, recycled polyester
Men’s: yes
Price range: $9 – $90
Would you like to spread awareness and encourage conversations about ethics and veganism within the fashion industry? Then Plant Faced is the 100% vegan, ethical, and eco-friendly streetwear brand you’ve been looking for. Indeed, Plant Faced aims to be more than a brand, it wants to be a movement that promotes a new wave of consciousness by advocating the non-harming or exploitation of any beings – humans, animals, or plants.
Listed by PETA as vegan, Plant Faced offers ethically made clothes with bold designs and messages – “That fur won’t warm your cold, cold soul” is definitely one great example of what I mean. What about fits and styles? You don’t have to worry, they’re timeless yet contemporary… after all, some messages never go out of style.
They ensure all the clothes and those who make them are treated with the respect they deserve and some ethical certifications, such as Fair Wear and Wrap, confirm the statement. In addition, Plant Faced plants a tree for each item sold. Their items are screen printed using eco-friendly water-based inks.
16. Indosole
Based in: United States
PETA-approved: no
Categories: slippers
Materials: recycled tires, natural rubber, nylon
Men’s: yes
Price range: $26 – $65
Indosole recycles tires into minimalist slides and flip flops. The brand is a certified B Corp meaning it creates a positive change in the world.
Indosole footwear is cruelty-free that doesn’t harm animals anywhere in the world! They are also waterproof, designed to be comfortable, and, thanks to the recycled tire sole, non-slippery!
17. HeartCure Clothing
Based in: United Kingdom
PETA-approved: yes
Categories: clothing, accessories, lifestyle
Materials: organic cotton, recycled organic cotton, recycled plastic, acrylic
Men’s: yes
Price range: £1 – £47.95
HeartCure clothes are designed for change makers who want to create a better world for animals. You can help fight speciesism by spreading the vegan message with HeartCure’s eco-ethical clothing.
The brand uses mainly organic and recycled materials and manufactures in Fair Wear Foundation certified factories.
In addition to stylish vegan graphic T-shirts and hoodies, you can also shop for vegan stickers, pins, and books, as well as your everyday zero waste essentials in the HeartCure online shop.
18. Etiko
Based in: Australia
PETA-approved: no
Categories: shoes, t-shirts, bottoms, hoodies, underwear, bags, accessories
Materials: organic cotton, natural rubber, vegan glue
Men’s: yes
Price range: $15 – $130
Etiko creates seasonless organic basics clothes with a minimalistic yet urban and contemporary style from certified fabrics that are grown and manufactured responsibly. They also offer sustainable shoes that are perfect to pair with your favorite looks.
Their sneakers are made from GOTS certified cotton, have an FSC certified natural rubber latex sole, and are also REACH compliant, meaning that they are free from harmful chemicals.
In a competition between more ethical, sustainable, and cruelty-free brands, Etiko would certainly be on the podium. Indeed, Etiko was the first brand in the southern hemisphere to become Fairtrade certified. And the name says it at loud: Etiko is derived from the Greek word for “ethical”. Their products are fairly produced in India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
19. Honest Basics
Based in: Germany
PETA-approved: yes
Categories: tops, bottoms, dresses, sweaters
Materials: organic cotton
Men’s: yes
Price range: €12 – €39
The Berlin-based Honest Basics takes care of your organic cotton everyday essentials: T-shirts, jeans, leggings, and sweats. Everything is made of organic cotton, no animals are harmed intentionally in the process!
Honest Basics is one of the world’s most affordable sustainable fashion brands. And it is also PETA-approved vegan!
20. Wild Fin
Based in: United Kingdom
PETA-approved: no
Categories: T-shirts, sweatshirts, accessories
Materials: organic cotton, recycled polyester, acrylic
Men’s: yes
Price range: £9 – £45
Wild Fin clothes are designed by Simone, a graphic designer with a passion for the ocean. She makes ocean-themed sustainable and vegan clothes with a minimalist aesthetic for fellow ocean fanatics.
10% of all sales proceeds are donated to ocean charities!
