The leather debate isn’t just about style it’s about saving the planet
Leather has always been seen as a symbol of luxury and durability, but now there’s a new player in town: vegan leather. It’s marketed as the cooler, cruelty-free alternative to traditional leather, but is it actually better for the environment? Spoiler alert: It’s complicated. While vegan leather skips the animal cruelty part, a lot of it is made from plastics that hurt the planet in other ways.
Meanwhile, real leather production contributes to deforestation, water pollution, and massive carbon emissions. Neither option is totally eco-friendly, but some choices are definitely worse than others. For Gen Z, who actually care about both ethics and sustainability, the real question isn’t just which material looks better but which one does less damage in the long run. Here’s what you need to know before you flex your next leather look.
