# Chic Cactus Leather Loafers G.H. Bass Launches Its First Non-leather Loafer and Its Stylish By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-10-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-leather-loafer References: [ghbass-eu](https://www.ghbass-eu.com/women/style/new-arrivals/weejuns-90s-penny-loafers-black-cactus-leather.html) & [ghbass-eu](https://www.ghbass-eu.com/men/style/new-arrivals/weejuns-90s-larson-penny-dark-green-cactus-leather.html) Luxury footwear brand [G.H. Bass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-west-collection) recently launched two pairs of cactus leather loafers—one for men and one for women—and this debut is a first for the brand's iconic [Weejuns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weejuns) 90s silhouette. Incredibly stylish and timeless, the Weejuns 90s [Penny](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-foamposite) Loafers are available in Black for both men and women. The brand has also included dark green and red colorways for men. As a brand, G.H. Bass is known for "introducing the world’s very first penny loafer" and its designs have been worn by "presidents and Hollywood legends alike." With the world moving toward durable vegan alternatives to fashion staples, it comes as no surprise that G.H. Bass has chosen the cactus leather loafer to be its first 100% non-leather silhouette. The footwear is designed with Desserto®, an award-winning vegan material. G.H. Bass' campaign was shot by Lauren Maccabee and styled by Luci Ellis. Image Credit: G.H. Bass ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cactus Leather Footwear:** Durable, eco-friendly and high-quality cactus leather can be used in manufacturing of various footwear products. - **Vegan Luxury Fashion:** The growing trend towards veganism and eco-consciousness has inspired designers to create stylish, high-quality fashion items using vegan materials. - **Sustainable Footwear:** The demand for eco-friendly, durable and cruelty-free footwear will continue to grow as consumers become more conscious about their environmental impact. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Industry:** Manufacturers can capitalize on the increasing demand for sustainable, eco-friendly and animal-free footwear products by producing cactus leather shoes. - **Luxury Fashion Industry:** The demand for fashionable, high-quality luxury items made from eco-friendly and vegan materials can be met by the luxury fashion industry by designing products that cater to this growing market. - **Green Materials Industry:** Companies that specialize in alternative, eco-friendly materials such as cactus leather can work with manufacturers to produce more sustainable and cruelty-free products, such as luxury footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gradient Tonal Leather Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huf-x-gh-bass.md) - [Western-Inspired Americana Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-west-collection.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Timeless Loafer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogram-line.md) - [American Heritage-Celebrating Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gh-bass-x-buck-mason.md) - [Artfully Premium Loafer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monograms.md) - [Limited-Edition Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reigning-champ-x-ghbass.md) - [Classic Sage-Colored Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loafer-in-sage.md) - [Eco Cactus Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Men's Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loafer-in-ivy.md)