# Luxurious Cruelty-Free Winterwear Foofi & Bella is an Upscale Line of Cruelty-Free Fashion By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-01-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruelty-free-fashion References: [vegnews](http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=7300&catId=1) & [foofiandbella](http://www.foofiandbella.com/collections/winter-2015) 'Foofi & Bella' is the name of a new cruelty-free fashion line that was created in a partnership between Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards Ross and Angela Simmons—also known as the niece to music legend Russell Simmons, who also authored 'The Happy Vegan.' For the Winter 2015 season, the Foofi & Bella [vegan fashion line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-vegan-leather) includes an array of [furry jackets, coats and vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-aspen) that are made with acrylic and polyester blends. Taking inspiration from some of the most sought-after classic animal furs, the collection includes a range of colors that mimic mink, suede, lynx and shearling in a kind way. Recently, a well-known notable celebrities have also been motivated to expand the market for animal-free fashions, including Melissa McCarthy's Seven7 by and activist Pamela Anderson’s shoe collection through Opening Ceremony. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cruelty-free Fashion:** Expanding the fashion industry to include more cruelty-free options. - **Luxurious Winterwear:** Creating high-end winterwear using vegan materials. - **Animal-free Market:** Motivating celebrities to expand the market for animal-free fashions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Producing high-end fashion items without the use of animal products. - **Retail:** Increasing retail demand for cruelty-free and vegan products. - **Activism:** Encouraging activism against animal cruelty in the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Realistic Faux Fur Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection.md) - [Animal Welfare Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-mara-fashion-group.md) - [Plant-Based Fur Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biofluff.md) - [Fuzzy Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-collection.md) - [Vegan Leather Collection Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-vegan-leather.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Champagne Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-x-veuve-clicquot-collection.md) - [Camel Hair-Made Sustainable Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cameluxe.md) - [Animal Faux Fur Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-1trl-3.md) - [Luxe Après-Ski Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-apres-ski.md)