Yesterday, the Green Shows in NYC featured the A/W 2010 collection from Vaute Couture, which included some amazingly tailored men’s outerwear and accessories. Leanne is the first designer to ever showcase menswear at the Green Shows, and it was definitely my favorite collection. You may remember when I gave you a sneak peek of this line back in early January. The finished pieces are meticulously crafted with origami-inspired top-stitching, classic, and looked striking coming down the runway. The designer, Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart, has done some incredible textile research and development, and some accessories that the models wore included vegan-leather gloves made from recycled fibers, and soy-yarn knits made from soybean waste, which will be available for purchase. At the core of Leanne’s business is compassion for animals and the environment, and all of her designs are 100% cruelty-free and vegan (no wool), in addition to being eco-conscious. Check back later for my interview video with Leanne.
Photos by Jun Lee and Joshua Katcher
[...] out my original article on the Vaute Menswear from fashion week, and our video interview with [...]
[...] And for those of you who have male veg friends who have been envious that your coat is totally vegan and fab, please know that Vaute Couture is releasing their first men’s line! To see some images of those (including gloves!) go to The Discerning Brute here. [...]
Oh rad! I have a women’s Vaute Couture coat and I just adore it. And Leanne is one of the coolest women ever. I see a birthday present for my sweetheart in the future!
I also hope they do a men’s XS (or 34R). Can’t wait!
[...] my interview with Leanne Mai0Ly Hilgart of Vaute Couture, including runway footage and some comments from eco-genius and model Summer Rayne [...]
FINALLY! Vegan winter wear that actually looks good. I’ll be first in line to buy these up when they’re available.
Glad that there’s both dressy and casual jackets too.
are those gloves vegan/part of the collection?
yes, they will be! And yes, they are 100% vegan and made from recycled fibers.
Wow, these look great. Any word on when they will be available for purchase? There wasn’t anything on their website about them…
I seriously love the Vaute coat I just got when she had the sample sale here. And I like these peacoats better than the ladies’ ones…I wonder if an xs mens would fit me?