The Best Vegan Accessories, According to Species Unite
Refreshing your style doesn't have to be a tricky business: elevating your look is as easy as changing up your accessories. This summer, if you're up for making tweaks to your wardrobe, you're in luck: when it comes to vegan boots, bags, belts and beyond, we've never had as much choice as we do now. Choose wisely: a sustainable mindset teaches us to keep our newly purchased items in our wardrobes for years – no impulse trend buys! But something tells us that the below styles will become much-loved favorites to cherish for years.
The belt: Watson & Wolfe Coleman Belt in Black
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Simple, sleek, elegant: Watson & Wolfe's belt in corn leather elevates any outfit. This brand was founded by a former professional of the leather industry, who wanted to use her expertise to create better options – and her know-how shows in the utterly wearable designs. Wear with structured, office-appropriate separates.
The wallet: Ashoka Paris Red Couture Wallet
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Add a pop of brightness with this wallet from Ashoka Paris crafted from eco-nappa made in Italy. The lining of this eco-friendly wallet is made from recycled plastic bottles, further adding to its eco credentials. Wear with a monochrome outfit to add color.
The cross-body bag: FRIDA ROME The WEEK/END Cross-Body Bag
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Made from planet-friendly, resistant cactus leather, this cross-body bag hits the perfect note between edgy and chic. Best-friend team FRIDA ROME (“free to roam”) set out to create a rebellious design that is the unconventional fashionista's perfect companion. Throw it on over a blazer for a punk-tinged contrast.
Credit: Sylven New York
Apple leather is kinder to the planet than animal skins – and of course, it also saves animals from a life on factory farms and a horrifying death at the abattoir. These two-tone boots from Sylven New York add a subtle yet statement-making appeal. Wear with a black dress and a biker jacket.
The colorful bag: Miomojo Dalila Matcha
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Summer is the perfect time to experiment with colors, and Miomojo's boxy Dalila bag (once again, in planet-friendly apple leather) is the ideal hit of dopamine that your wardrobe needs. Team with a breezy puff-sleeved white dress and sneakers for a timeless warm-weather outfit.
The cardholder: Oliver Co Premium Slim Card Holder Forest Green
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Bag not big enough for a wallet? Just slip this thin, easy-to-carry card holder into your clutch and enjoy a worry-free evening. This resistant style in apple leather will accompany you for years, seamlessly matching with any outfit.
The sandals: V.GAN Plum Footbed Sandals
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Comfort meets flair in these buckled sandals that will see you through summer. Easy to match, V.GAN's style also offers a foot support that will make you feel like you're walking on clouds. Wear with a bikini and an oversized white shirt to the beach.
The sunglasses: Bird Eyewear Tawny Reef
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A cat eye with a hint of pattern – this design is as chic as it's kind to the planet: certified B Corp Bird Eyewear is big on repurposed materials and prides itself on being carbon-negative. Wear with any of your favorite summer outfits.
Written by Sascha Camilli
Sascha Camill is a writer, speaker and vegan fashion expert. She founded the world's first digital vegan fashion magazine Vilda, and is the author of Vegan Style: Your Plant-Based Guide to Beauty, Fashion, Home & Travel. Her podcast, Catwalk Rebel, is out now.
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