The Beyond Skin luxury vegan footwear line has gone beyond our expectations.
The vegan clothing market is growing rapidly as eco-conscious consumers are increasing in numbers. Consumers are beginning to make more responsible shopping choices, which is increasing the demand for sustainable, vegan clothing. New vegan brands are popping up everywhere and big companies are making the switch. Meanwhile, well-established vegan fashion brands are becoming more innovative.
One such established brand is Beyond Skin. Beyond Skin is a luxury vegan footwear brand established in 2001. All of their footwear is PETA approved and has linings that are 100% recycled PU leather with a plant based coating. Shoe soles are made from rubber resin of which approximately 70% has been recycled. Their designs are ethically handcrafted in Spain and they are sweatshop free.
Style
Beyond Skin has maintained a style over the years that is vintage-inspired with a hint of contemporary. In fact, they are most well-known for combining rich, opulent prints and textured faux leathers. This holds true to this day.
Beyond Skin’s most recent collection (AW19) seamlessly marries their own signature style with today’s fashion footwear trends. This is most apparent in their faux leather kitten heel vegan ankle boots display of a symmetrical balance between edgy aesthetic and relaxed sophistication. On the other hand, the wisely selected prints of their dogtooth strappy vegan heels are deviously elegant and fascinating. Additionally, the metallic print and flexible sole on their classic ballet pump makes it a shoe that is stylish, practical and comfortable. Overall, the AW19 Beyond Skin footwear collection definitely has something for every elegant shade of you.
Do keep in mind that Beyond Skin is a luxury vegan footwear brand. Thus, for some pricing may be a con. Their footwear is a bit pricey as are many vegan footwear brands. On their website, Beyond Skin attributes this to the use of the best quality recycled synthetic materials. Additionally, their “footwear is manufactured within the European Union by talented shoemakers who are protected by employment laws and health & safety regulations, avoiding the unsafe conditions and poverty pay that happens elsewhere in the fashion industry that often allows prices to be so low.”
Overall, Beyond Skin’s commitment to using sustainable materials and processes has earned them quite the reputation of a quality brand. In fact, Beyond Skin’s reputation has garnered the attention of a number of A-list celebrities who wear their brand. They have won numerous awards including The Observer Ethical Award, Grazia award, RSPCA, PETA and Drapers. Most importantly, their sustainable and sweatshop free approach to fashion makes them a company that the eco-conscious consumer is proud to support.
