I have a love/hate relationship with leather jackets: I love them on others, but have never really liked them on me, and I definitely hate the price. Faux leather jackets are a good alternative, both in terms of price, and animal-friendliness, but I’ve really never been able to find many I’d even consider wearing. But now that eco-fashion is on par design and style-wise with conventional fashion, there are many more options available, and faux leather (polyurethane) is actually more eco-friendly than I thought:
Polyurethane faux leather is a greener alternative to PVC (vinyl) and leather. PVC contains chloride and does not biodegrade. It leaches toxic additives in landfills and emits carcinogenic dioxin when incinerated. Leather production is linked to large amounts of water pollution from waste, and the process of tanning uses numerous chemicals, including heavy metals. Naturally soft and flexible, polyurethane does not require the solvents used for softening PVC and leather. (from Brentano Fabrics)
also: “Polyurethane is biodegradable and is designed to deteriorate after usage”
(**edited** Unfortunately my favorite vegan leather jacket wasn’t really – the picture displayed on the website wasn’t the actual vegan jacket, it was the leather jacket. Oops. I’ve removed it from this list.)
Alpinestars faux leather F1 jacket: $195
Click for more faux leather jackets for vegans…
AKIRA Chicago Faux leather jacket: $69
Matix Clothing faux leather jacket: $100
Vegan leather jacket at MooShoes.com: $155
Faux leather “Hardware” jacket at Need Supply Co: $68
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I’ve been working on the same type of post for Sale Bite…I like to think I’m a stylish vegan:) These are really cute. I just bought this one at Forever 21, soooo cute I love it! http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=outwr_coats_jackets&product_id=2065218669&Page=all
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oh…can’t wait to see your picks!! and wow!!! LOVE the F21 jacket
I must admit, I have never been a fan either. But this season, leather jackets are everywhere! So, considering not only my conscience but my budget, too, I broke down and bought one from…(I can’t tell you where–You’ll laugh!! ; ) and honestly? I love it! It looks and even smells like real leather (how DID they do that?).
tell me!!!! i won’t laugh.
OK. I’ll fess-up if you won’t laugh. Here’s a hint: “I Q, do you?” lol
Here’s the link:
http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.A81972.desc.Susan-Graver-Distressed-Faux-Leather-Zip-Front-Jacket
not bad!! (i would never have thought of QVC…) i’ve often wanted a leather jacket to wear with feminine dresses – i love the juxtaposition…
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