Matt and Nat is a brand that's made a name for itself by producing an assortment of bags, wallets and accessories of premium vegan leather—just recently, the Canadian brand unveiled its vegan shoe collection.
The shoes are made with sustainable materials that serve to complement the many other accessories that are produced. The three main styles include: sandals, sneakers and oxfords that come in multiple colorways, as well as shapes and sizes for both men and women.
The release of this cruelty-free footwear collection is in line with a movement where many companies, designers and consumers are rejecting the use of animal-based materials. As an alternative synthetic materials are on the rise and are being branded as more Earth-conscious with labels like "vegan leather."
Cruelty-Free Footwear Collections
In Addition to Stylish Bags, Matt and Nat Now Makes Vegan Shoes
Trend Themes
1. Vegan Leather Footwear - The rise in popularity of cruelty-free footwear collections made with sustainable, synthetic materials presents an opportunity for innovative designs in both casual and formal styles.
2. Sustainable Fashion Accessories - The trend of environmentally conscious materials in footwear collections can be extended to other fashion accessories such as belts, watches, and jewelry.
3. Animal-free Fashion - The growing movement towards animal-free fashion creates opportunities for new innovative materials and manufacturing processes, reducing harm on animal lives and the environment.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Industry - Industry professionals in footwear manufacturing can explore the use of sustainable materials for vegan leather footwear collections, and offer a wider range of sizes and styles to meet growing demand.
2. Fashion Accessories Industry - The fashion accessories industry can create a new line of environmentally friendly products to go along with the vegan leather footwear collection, such as belts, wallets, and phone cases.
3. Animal-free Products Industry - The increase in demand for animal-free products creates opportunities for innovative materials, production methods and research into synthetic materials replacing animal-based ones, including for fashion products of all types.