The Discerning Brute: fashion, food & etiquette for the ethically handsome man

The Discerning Brute: fashion, food & etiquette for the ethically handsome man » vegan shoes http://www.thediscerningbrute.com fashion, food & etiquette for the ethically handsome man Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:51:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Malcolm & Fango http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2011/03/31/malcolm-fango/ http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/2011/03/31/malcolm-fango/#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:10:57 +0000 joshuakatcher http://www.thediscerningbrute.com/?p=6666

The BoBo Malcom and Fango are some smart gibsons for spring. Lightweight, bright soles, and sustainably leather free in soft microfiber-suede with faux-leather lining. From a summer soiree in a suit, to a casual stroll in chino shorts, these are versatile, neutral, and handsome. ]]>

The BoBo Malcom and Fango are some smart gibsons for spring. Lightweight, bright soles, and sustainably leather free in soft microfiber-suede with faux-leather lining. From a summer soiree in a suit, to a casual stroll in chino shorts, these are versatile, neutral, and handsome.

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Alter will be hosting a pop-up shop for M:Zero, the macho incarnation of Melisa Plastic Dreams featuring shoes made of 100% recyclable plastic by Grendene, a socially and environmentally responsible company in Brazil. There will be a launch party on March 24th from 6 - 9 pm with the bubbly. But if you're in town [...]]]>

Alter will be hosting a pop-up shop for M:Zero, the macho incarnation of Melisa Plastic Dreams featuring shoes made of 100% recyclable plastic by Grendene, a socially and environmentally responsible company in Brazil. There will be a launch party on March 24th from 6 - 9 pm with the bubbly. But if you're in town sooner, the product will land on the 17th:

Beginning March 17, ALTER will showcase the M:ZERO collection at the latest location in Brooklyn. "M:ZERO is a innovative brand in design, materials, technology, and details while staying true to classic style. ALTER has curated a collection of brands that lends itself perfectly to the M:ZERO customer” says Melissa USA CEO Michele Levy.

Alter's newest store, hosting the event is located at:

ALTER Graham Ave (Co-Ed)

407 Graham Ave

(btwn Jackson and Withers)

Brooklyn, NY 11211

Tel 718.609.0203

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• Vegetarian Shoes UK's new Antique Brogues take a classic English pattern and put it into a modern, sleek shape. Made fairly in Portugal, sustainably leather-free, and just under $100.]]>

• Vegetarian Shoes UK's new Antique Brogues take a classic English pattern and put it into a modern, sleek shape. Made fairly in Portugal, sustainably leather-free, and just under $100.

Antique Brogue (Brown) - click to enlarge

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April77's very own Brice Partouche paid a visit to Waffle Brunch at the West Cafe yesterday, and was wearing the samples of his re-envisioned shoe-line "Good Guys". These sustainably leather-free, faux-suede desert boots, made fairly in Portugal were pretty darn exciting. I'm eagerly awaiting the release of these, and the many other style's he'll have [...]]]>

April77's very own Brice Partouche paid a visit to Waffle Brunch at the West Cafe yesterday, and was wearing the samples of his re-envisioned shoe-line "Good Guys". These sustainably leather-free, faux-suede desert boots, made fairly in Portugal were pretty darn exciting. I'm eagerly awaiting the release of these, and the many other style's he'll have coming out very soon!

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Keep Shoes is cool company that produces items with innovative, fashionable styles - and in even better news, according to their website: "All Keep products are cruelty free". These sweet moccasin, hi-top, buffalo check and fold-down kicks, as well as many other Keep styles are available on sale for a limited time at Jack Threads [...]]]>

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Keep Shoes is cool company that produces items with innovative, fashionable styles - and in even better news, according to their website: "All Keep products are cruelty free". These sweet moccasin, hi-top, buffalo check and fold-down kicks, as well as many other Keep styles are available on sale for a limited time at Jack Threads at around 50% off. Jack Threads is a Member-only site, so get your invitation by clicking here.

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I don't often get to use the word "snazzy". It seems so intentional and awkward, but Love Thy Neighbor, an independent shoe line with some bold shapes and patters, offers a few non-leather items that are upgrading 'snazzy' for me. With shoes like "The Kevin Bacon Triangle" and "Prom King" - it's obvious that humor [...]]]>

I don't often get to use the word "snazzy". It seems so intentional and awkward, but Love Thy Neighbor, an independent shoe line with some bold shapes and patters, offers a few non-leather items that are upgrading 'snazzy' for me. With shoes like "The Kevin Bacon Triangle" and "Prom King" - it's obvious that humor is a part of this label's identity.

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OSBORN Handcrafted, the Guatemalan, artisan, hand-cobbled shoe line features a few vegan styles, with more to come. Started in 2009 by Aaron Osborn, whose family runs the largest orphanage in Guatemala, Osborn employs a team of 20 artisan cobblers in a sustainable and fair-trade environment. Each shoe is signed by the cobbler - a mark [...]]]>

OSBORN Handcrafted, the Guatemalan, artisan, hand-cobbled shoe line features a few vegan styles, with more to come. Started in 2009 by Aaron Osborn, whose family runs the largest orphanage in Guatemala, Osborn employs a team of 20 artisan cobblers in a sustainable and fair-trade environment. Each shoe is signed by the cobbler - a mark of pride for the maker, and the bright colors and bold patterns are a clever compliment to a solid suit or pair of jeans.

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• When I originally blogged about M:Zero's debut at the Kaight Pop-Up Shop for Melissa Plastic Dreams, I was stoked about the recycled, injection-molded and recyclable shoes. Now that I see them in all these rad colors and textures, I am a happy, vegan, fashionisto. The brown flocked kicks need to be on my feet [...]]]>

• When I originally blogged about M:Zero's debut at the Kaight Pop-Up Shop for Melissa Plastic Dreams, I was stoked about the recycled, injection-molded and recyclable shoes. Now that I see them in all these rad colors and textures, I am a happy, vegan, fashionisto. The brown flocked kicks need to be on my feet - and for only about $70 US, they're affordable to boot!

• Now that you have some new shoes to show off - sign up for Farm Sanctuary's 2010 Walk for Farm Animals! The celebrity trainer, host of Biggest Loser and vegan discerning brute himself Bob Harper is the official spokesman for the walk this year. *Check back soon for my video interview with Bob that I did for Farm Sanctuary!

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