# Vegan Leather Shoes M4D3 and PETA Created a Line of Chic Shoes for an Important Cause By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-05-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-leather References: [glamour](http://www.glamour.com/fashion/blogs/dressed/2015/05/peta-vegan-shoes) & [peta.org](http://www.peta.org/living/fashion/new-line-of-vegan-leather-shoes-helps-animals-in-one-easy-step/) In partnership with M4D3, [PETA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-leather-purses) has created a line of vegan leather slip-on espadrilles. Limited-edition and quite stylish, these slip-on espadrilles promote the PETA message that one can look and feel good without being cruel to animals. Made of 100% vegan leather, these pieces of activism footwear come in black, white and blue. Espadrilles are very in tune with the S/S '15 season which makes these shoes a chic and ethical addition to any wardrobe. Released on the 18th of May, a portion of the proceeds made from each espadrille sale goes to supporting PETA and its animal rights work. These [vegan leather slip-ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-vegan-leather) are featured in the PETA catalog as well as the M4D3 website. For a limited time only, these shoes are on promotion for $10 off. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vegan Leather Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to create stylish and cruelty-free products using vegan leather. - **Ethical Activism Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate activism messages into fashionable products. - **Sustainable Footwear:** Opportunity to develop eco-friendly and durable footwear alternatives to traditional leather shoes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore the market for vegan leather products and ethical activism fashion. - **Animal Rights Organizations:** Organizations like PETA can leverage partnerships with fashion brands to promote animal rights through fashion. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The sustainable fashion industry can focus on developing eco-friendly alternatives to traditional leather shoes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Ballet Mesh Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreaming-ballet-mesh-flats.md) - [Algae-Made Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-slippers.md) - [Eco-Friendly Sneaker Constructions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-1.md) - [Comforting Vegan Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espe-1.md) - [Vegan Leather Collection Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-vegan-leather.md) - [Sneaker-Like Leather Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goods-services-mule.md) - [Understated Vegan Leather Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espe-ss24.md) - [Petroleum Product-Free Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe.md) - [Premium Fashion-Forward Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mave-chez.md)