Vegan fashion = ethical & fair fashion? What are the alternatives? ǀ Justine Leconte

You hear words like fair fashion vs. fast fashion, ethical fashion, sustainable fashion: when you buy vegan clothing, where are you standing in terms of sustainability?
In this video, I discuss the vegan alternatives to animal-based materials used in the apparel industry. Are they sustainable and ethical?

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[amethyst_travelbug]

You touched on one of my main concerns when it came to fashion alternatives... the replacement of organic and biodegradable products with plastic. Always found it strage that either the animal pays now or the planet pays later 😑

[ketkim]

This is the most comprehensive vegan fashion video I've ever seen. Thank you so much for it!!

[antarktiida]

thanks for making this video! since going vegan, the material and its sustainability is something I always consider when shopping for clothing/shoes.

[barbararperkins]

Thank you so much for this video. As a long-time vegan, these issues are quite important to me and to the planet. I'm thankful for the greater awareness I've seen in society about the treatment of animals and the people who produce fashion. I truly appreciate your calling this issue to the attention of your followers. Bravo, Justin!!

[starmz]

Thank you SO much for this! As an environmental vegan, I struggle with considering plastic as the better option. The industry is constantly innovating and as consumers we need to be on the ball and conscious of ethical alternatives xx

[centroculturallacupula]

As usual, important information, coherently presented. I am not vegan but I’m trying to be more conscious about my actions and you are helping and inspiring. Merci Justine, et bravo.

[swisslions]

I appreciate your support of ethical fashion and considering the workers as well as the material. Thank you.

[ellen]

I eat a vegan diet but I did not completely cut out animal products from my life, mostly for this reason. I don’t want to pay for human exploitation and making environmental damage, my approach will always be to buy good quality and timeless designs and consume very little. It is also really difficult to find vegan quality & really warm winter clothes, which I need to survive where I live. I really liked your approach in this video, informative, pragmatic and thoughtful. Thanks!

[tamcon]

Thank you so much for this Justine; it is a constant--and I mean CONSTANT--concern for me as a vegan who is also worried about the planet's health and the safety of human manufacturing workers. I have a fantasy that there's a global syndicate of researchers working on innovations in vegan fashion alternatives, similar to the one that is working on innovations in vegan food technology : )

[vegansauce]

I really appreciate this video. While eating vegan food is certainly better for the planet, it's not that as easy of a conclusion with vegan clothing. I'm glad you brought up animal cruelty, human cruelty, and environmental sustainability, as they are all important issues worth addressing in any industry.

[randigerber]

Thank you, Justine, for another thoughtful video.
I have been contemplating these issues for at least four decades, trying to live responsibly.
I was struck by your exclusion of COTTON.
IMO cotton feels the best, and usually lasts the best. I know that how it is grown and processed is problematic, but feel that these issues could (and should) be addressed.
As a young child in the 1960's, most of my clothes were made of cotton. (And were most likely sewn in the U. S. by garment union workers, as well.)
In my experience cotton garments have been increasingly difficult to find here in the States, for at least the past 30 years. When my children were babies I had to shop at a boutique to obtain cotton clothing for them (frequently imported from Europe), or sew them myself. I was so glad when Baby Gap and Hanna Andresson came on the scene! And now I'be noticed more cotton clothing for babies at Target.
Unfortunately humans are generally greedy and petty, so the results of their actions don't matter to them. 😔
Which is why the earth is in trouble.
I appreciate your using your platform and voice to bring these issues into the open.
Best regards!

[bookclubchd]

Absolutely amazing! This one is so informative and there were so many of those fabrics that i have never heard of. Pineapple and mushroom leather are genius and sustainable too. Love it!

[ginaaccumanno]

I'm not a vegan but this video is very interesting. Well done!

[Dan_Chiron]

I always found odd that vegan option for sustainable consuming was wearing non biodegradable materials, thank you for presenting much more eco-friendly alternatives.

[CS-nwsi]

I have been vegan for over 2 and a half years and I still wear non-vegan clothing because I buy it secondhand and it's sustainable (never used fur, though). However, when I'm shopping for new clothing I will not buy anything with animal products.

[sbrichcreek]

Thank you for bringing light to these subjects: ethics involving animals & human exploitation and environmental impact of industry! It is so important! Thank you!

[dragonscorpio]

🌟❤️Thank you for this video!❤️🌟I'm Vegan now 40+ years. Lots of great information here. Tencil/Modal is my favorite!!!

[tinamvin]

Thank you for explaining faux fur! It’s sometimes difficult to determine!

[marylynmiller]

Just love you to the moon! I never think your videos are too long btw. Always wish they were longer! I learn so much from you that i can talk to my fashion student daughter about. You are articulate, on point, clear and seemingly kind about everything. You are my favorite you tube channel! This is my second only comment and the first was to you as well fyi. Thank you for all you do Justine!💞

[MsMegLily]

I'm so glad you brought a video out on this topic. Many of the reasons cited above are why, dispite eating a vegan diet, I don't stick to entirely vegan clothing and shoes. I bought a very good quality pair of black leather shoes for professional stiuations about 12 years ago, whilst I have had to get them re-soled I would have had to buy aproximately 24 pairs of pleather shoes in the same timeframe. That would be far more landfill than I would be comfortable with. I also prefer to buy leather or wool second hand so that I can avoid supporting the industry if at all possible. A really informative video, thanks!