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Designing and procuring product is a conscientious and comprehensive endeavor. It demands that we consider both present and future application. Here at BOLD by Design, our aim is to inspire, inform, and support designers in their unique and unabashedly creative pursuits. Check out these innovative and beautiful brands that are using vegan materials in their products.
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LIVING IN A MATERIAL WORLD Material production is a notoriously unsustainable process. The production of bovine based leather requires extraordinary resources. Aside from the excessive water requirements, it is also a highly toxic process with many destructive consequences. Fortunately, there are now many sustainable and high-quality bovine leather alternatives which are being used by major furnishing and fashion brands.
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Made from leather textured apple material 5. Cheetah Print Heels | $175 | www.cultofcoquette.com Made with vegan calf hair 6. The Simple Sandal | $250 | www.rafausa.com Made with vegan recycled textiles 7. White Patent Sandal | $375 | www.aeranewyork.com Made with Italy with eco-friendly materials 8. Python Boot | $695 | www.aeranewyork.com Made with Italy with eco-friendly materials
