Vegan leather has had a major glow-up. Once synonymous with stiff, plasticky fabric, it's now turning heads in the form of apple peels, mushrooms, cactus, and other surprisingly bio-friendly materials ...

Vegan leather is a material made from plant-based or sustainable sources. It is an eco-friendly replacement for animal leather. It has rapidly gained popularity in the mainstream fashion industry. It ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brooke Roberts-Islam is a London-based writer covering sustainability. While 'alternative leathers' continue to attract huge ...

The fashion industry has seen a rise in alternative leather options from fish skin to pineapple leaves to cork leather. High-end fashion brands like John Galliano, Prada, and Christian Dior have ...