# Chic Vegan Footwear Brands Californians Explores Various Animal-Free Leather Alternatives By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-04-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-vegan-footwear References: [californiansfootwear](https://californiansfootwear.com) In the world of chic vegan footwear brands, female-targeted Californians stands out. Launched by LA-based footwear factory [Clover & Clobber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-sonoma) in late 2019, the new label is centered around the principles of sustainability. Californians is dedicated to delivering unique and stylish silhouettes in a cruelty-free manner. The company is currently exploring various alternatives of leathers for its upcoming collections, including [materials derived from cactus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker), pineapple, and hemp. The shoes are locally made in LA and are sold at a very affordable price. Californians also uses water-based inks which have proven to be "less harsh on the environment." In addition, the chic vegan footwear brand's products are packaged in shoe boxes that are made from 100% recycled cardboard. Image Credit: Californians ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Vegan Footwear:** Opportunity for brands to explore innovative, sustainable materials and manufacturing processes for fashion products that cater to ethically conscious consumers. - **Alternative Leather Materials:** Opportunity to develop and market sustainable leather alternatives derived from eco-friendly materials such as cactus, pineapple, and hemp to meet growing demand for cruelty-free fashion products. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Opportunity for companies to adopt environmentally friendly packaging materials and practices for their products in response to growing concern for sustainability and responsible consumption. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can explore innovative and sustainable materials and processes to create environmentally friendly and cruelty-free fashion products that cater to ethically conscious consumers. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can tap into the growing demand for sustainable and cruelty-free fashion products by exploring innovative materials and manufacturing processes while also adopting eco-friendly packaging materials and practices. - **Packaging:** Packaging companies can offer eco-friendly packaging solutions to the fashion industry that caters to the growing demand for sustainable and responsible consumption practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [PETA-Approved Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-leather-alternative.md) - [Cruelty-Free Slip-On Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malibu-sandals.md) - [Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crueltyfree-leather-alternative.md) - [Vegan Leather Collection Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-vegan-leather.md) - [Eco Cactus Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker.md) - [Vegan Celebrity-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicki-minaj-2.md) - [Petroleum Product-Free Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe.md) - [Algae-Made Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-slippers.md) - [Sustainable Indian Streetwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloveify.md)