# Vegetarian Approved Fashion This Stella McCartney Collection Encourages Animal Rights Activism By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-17 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-collection References: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/fashion/fashionweeks/2014/ss/womens/paris) & [stellamccartney](http://www.stellamccartney.com/experience/us/the-collection/spring-2014/) This Stella McCartney collection for Spring 2014 is vegetarian-approved and informs the designer's consumers about animal rights activism. Rejecting real leather materials, the luxe collection makes [faux crocodile leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bioveg-collection) chic and proves that [vegan leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-vegan-leather) doesn't always have to be associated with designer imitations. Showcasing the designer's signature boxy shapes, this Stella McCartney collection is all about [socially conscious luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio). Her mock crock prints are luxe and cruelty-free and are paired with retro cat-eye frames that look to the 50s and 60s for their inspiration. The daughter of Beatles frontman Paul McCartney has never been shy about her animal rights activism and lack of appreciation for fur fashions. Her latest collection is reflective of her beliefs and proves that faux leather can be surprisingly elegant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vegetarian Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create high-end, eco-friendly, vegan leather-based apparel and accessories. - **Animal Rights Activism in Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to use their platform to promote animal rights and ethical fashion practices. - **Cruelty-free Luxury Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to cater to conscious consumers by introducing cruelty-free fashion lines. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create eco-friendly, vegan leather-based apparel and accessories. - **Animal Rights Activism:** Opportunity for brands in social causes to collaborate with fashion brands to promote animal rights and ethical fashion practices. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for luxury goods industry to create high-end, cruelty-free products catering to consumers looking for socially conscious products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Champagne Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-x-veuve-clicquot-collection.md) - [Plastic-Free Circular Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-3.md) - [Designer-Backed Skincare Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-1.md) - [Luxury Mycelium Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-frayme-mylo.md) - [Vegan Leather Collection Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-vegan-leather.md) - [Fashionable Technical Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartneys-2024.md) - [Animal-Free Material Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-horsebit-1955-bag.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Faux Fur Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection.md)