Spotlight: Vegan Leather

I remember when I put on a vegan leather jacket for the very first time. My style has always been really feminine and girly, and with this one flip of a switch, I simply — and suddenly — felt cool. The look of leather is incredible in its ability to do such a thing. Just one piece can transform the entire mood of an outfit. Throw a biker jacket over your lacey dress, add a pair of round sunglasses, and suddenly you’re catching the gaze of every person on the street. Who is that girl? Where is she going? Can I come, too?  Today I wanted to share some of my favorite vegan leather products, just as they are. No bells or whistles needed… these pieces have a personality all their own.

Vegan Fringe Crossbody

This fringe guy is perfection in a bag. Fringe + vegan leather = super, super cool, and the fold-over shape looks chic yet casual. I would certainly use this as an everyday bag, and take it from day into night.

Keep It Rockin’ Vegan Leather Cropped Skinny

These must be the best vegan leather pants I’ve ever encountered. They have a great shape and can be worn with absolutely anything: a crisp buttondown tucked in and buttoned all the way to the top with a collar necklace… a simple cropped tee with a ton of jewelry, a flowy feminine top with a pair of ankle booties. It all works. I think the zippers are my favorite parts — especially the ones at the bottom. I love them worn unzipped for a slightly flared look.

Vegan Leather Hooded Motorcycle Jacket

The (removable) hood on this jacket makes it super casual — a great piece to pair with some slouchy harem pants and sneakers… and maybe a beanie on top of your head. I love the fact that the collar is slightly pliable — you can maneuver it in any direction to give the look a bit more of an edge.

Vegan Leather Trim Skinny

These pants simply blow my mind. I don’ t know how our designers do it. Such a simple look, but an incredible idea. Skinny jeans with a pleated vegan leather trimming on the sides. You don’t need much to make an outfit with these — just a plain, loose black or white tee and a great pair of black ankle boots.

Cree Vegan Tote

Finally, this bag. This is the kind of bag I’d take with me on a weekend trip from Philly to New York. Just the right size to hold my essentials and maybe a change of clothes, and the allover studding makes for endless interest. This bag looks great with a printed bohemian dress and a floppy hat.

Which of these pieces are you lusting after? You can see our whole assortment of vegan items here: Go Vegan.

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