You have been patiently waiting for NOVACAS’ Fall 2010 lineup, and here it is, 100% vegan, and sustainably leather-free . NOVACAS emerged from the phrase “No Vacas” meaning, “No Cows” in Portuguese, where the shoes are constructed under fair conditions, and consist of 100% PVC-free, high quality faux-leathers (What wrong with leather?).
Featuring last season’s smash-hit the Leo, now in black, as well as my new personal favorite, a fold-down, refined work-boot, the Milo, in both black and gray. What I love about a refined work boot is it’s versatility – great with some jeans for a autumn hike, and equally appropriate with some slacks, a blazer and tie. The shoes will be available starting Sept 15th online and in-store at MooShoes (to pre-order, email MooShoes). Click here for a list of additional stockists.
Their shiny new website was designed by DB contributor Troy Farmer of Raven + Crow.
joshuakatcher, August 10th 2010 |
Tags: ethical, menswear, novacas fall 2010, sustainable, vegan mens boots, vegan shoes
Posted in Shoes, accessories, vegan, vegetarian
Terra Plana’s new vegan range includes some sharp, organic canvas and eco-PU footwear. Thanks to reader Tyson for the tip!
Stella McCartney defends bears! Bearskin hats have been worn since the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 where they were taken as a badge of honour by the Grenadier Guards when they defeated Napoleon’s bearskin-wearing Imperial Guard – but not for long is PETA and Stella McCartney have their say. A Hint Magazine Article today covered Stella’s “relentless crusade for critter-friendly fashion.”
The dashing, discerning, Dan Matthews showcases the Faux-Bearskin that PETA and Stella are pitching to the Palace to save bears’ lives. Why the synthetic version, you ask? Because it often takes a whole bear to make one hat! Royally gross. There’s no good excuse.
“McCartney is partnering with PETA to give those vigilant palace guards a fur-conscious makeover, swapping their bear fur hats with synthetic versions. (Going naked instead of wearing fur is not an option, apparently).”
Check our UnBearbleCruelty.com for more.
joshuakatcher, July 27th 2010 |
Tags: bear skin hats, palace guard, peta, Stella McCartney, terra plana vegan
Posted in Shoes, accessories, activism, sustainable, vegan, vegetarian
They’re in! Remember when I reported on the M:ZERO back in March? They were just samples then, but now they are a reality. Melissa, the sustainable, zero-waste, fair-trade, recycled plastic shoe company known for their cutting edge design and collaborations with fashion superstars like Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier, and others’ mens’ range, M:ZERO, is available at Alter. Lightweight and comfortable, these sustainably leather-free brogues have a sleek silhouette and some clever detailing on the toe. $130
joshuakatcher, July 7th 2010 |
Tags: Jean Paul Gaultier, m:zero, melissa plastic dreams, men, Vivienne Westwood
Posted in Shoes, accessories, vegan, vegetarian
I just purchased these sweet, faux-nubuck “Mariner Shoes” with a gum-rubber sole. Boat shoes are really comfy, non-slip, and a great, light summer shoe. Plus, they’re a classic that is having a moment in the spotlight again. Fairly made in Portugal. Sustainably leather-free. mooshoes.com $119.95
Speaking of classics having a moment, Desert Boots are big right now, too. They were originated for utilitarian military purposes in Cairo during World War II as an alternative to stiff, hot, and heavy army boots. Nathan Clark, upon his return to the US after serving in the 1940s, apprehensively introduced the boot through his family’s shoe company, and they caught on with Jazz musicians and mods in the 50s and 60s, and rappers and alterna-rockers in the 90s. Finally, a sustainable and rugged desert boot in faux-suede, lined in corduroy with double stitching. Made fairly in Poland. Sustainably leather-free. vegetarian-shoes.co.uk $80.
joshuakatcher, May 28th 2010 |
Tags: boat shoes, desert boots, mariner shoes, vegan, vegan boat shoe, vegan desert boot, vegetarian
Posted in Shoes, accessories, cruelty-free, fair trade, fashion, sports, sustainable, trend report, vegan, vegetarian
I’m pretty excited about the Autumn-2010 collection of men’s shoes from Novacas. From the tan, sleek soles and the gray, brown, and black uppers in classic, handsome styles to edgy details like an asymmetrical opening on the Emmett, to the fold-down throat on the Milo, these shoes and boots showcase a welcomed shrewdness from Novacas. The profiles are trim and elegant, and I also really enjoy the contrast of the high-polish toe on the gray Milo against the rest of the matte upper. The best part about a well-made men’s shoe is that it looks good with anything: shorts, jeans, slacks, a suit.
Novacas’ shoes are 80% biodegradable (on their way to being 100%), totally vegan, and made under fair conditions in European factories. To top it off, sister designers Erica and Sara Kuberski own MooShoes, NYC’s only 100% ethical shoe store.
joshuakatcher, April 21st 2010 |
Tags: ethical shoes and boots, mens shoes, mooshoes, novacas, vegan boots, vegetarian
Posted in Shoes, fashion, green, trend report, vegan, vegetarian
