Bags and shoes made of grape leather , more ethical and less harmful for the environment, are no longer a utopian fantasy. Photo: AFP
We know that fruits and vegetables are good for our health, but they could also be beneficial for the fashion industry. For several months now, they have been emerging as key alternatives to animal-based, polluting materials such as leather.
This is the case of grapes, the new darling of brands, who are using it to design sneakers and handbags.
After apples, mushrooms, and even spider webs, it s time to make way for a new sustainable, ethical, and vegan alternative to traditional textiles.
Monday, 03 May 2021 08:19 AM MYT
Grape leather is a sustainable and vegan alternative to animal leather. Bonetta / Getty images via ETX Studio
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NEW YORK, May 3 We know that fruits and vegetables are good for our health, but they could also be beneficial for the fashion industry. For several months now, they have been emerging as key alternatives to animal-based, polluting materials such as leather. This is the case of grapes, the new darling of brands, who are using it to design sneakers and handbags. An innovation.
After apples, mushrooms, and even spider webs, it’s time to make way for a new sustainable, ethical, and vegan alternative to traditional textiles: Grapes. If you normally savour grapes or in the form of a beverage, you should know that in the (very) near future it will likely be a part of accessorising your outfits, whether casual or sophisticated. Bags and shoes made of gra