# Apple Leather Footwear Von D Shoes' New Vegan Shoe Collection Features an Unusual Material By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-11-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-shoe References: [livekindly.co](https://www.livekindly.co/kat-von-ds-vegan-shoe-line/) & [vondshoes](https://vondshoes.com/collections/womens/products/coven-2) Finding [vegan shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw25-vegan-leather) that are made with high-quality materials can sometimes be a challenge when searching for a particular style but Von D Shoes introduced an intriguing collection of footwear with designs that are made with apple leather. As Kat Von D herself describes, "The new vegan leathers that are coming out every day are impressive and not only beautiful and durable, but many of them are extremely sustainable and eco-friendly. We found an amazing family-owned company that’s producing our leather from compressed apples." In response to the demand for cruelty-free footwear, brands are launching innovative shoes and accessories made with [leather alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker) that are made with simple and natural plant-based materials, including everything from olives and pineapple to [mushrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myco-travel-pouch). Image Credit: Von D Shoes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vegan Leather Footwear:** Brands are introducing innovative shoes made with leather alternatives, such as apple leather, to cater to the demand for cruelty-free footwear. - **Plant-based Material:** The use of natural and plant-based materials like olives, pineapple, and mushrooms in the production of shoes and accessories is an emerging trend. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The development of beautiful, durable, and eco-friendly vegan leathers presents opportunities for sustainable fashion brands. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Manufacturing:** The footwear manufacturing industry can explore the use of innovative leather alternatives, such as apple leather, to meet the growing demand for cruelty-free and sustainable products. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can incorporate natural and plant-based materials, like olives, pineapple, and mushrooms, into their products to offer eco-friendly alternatives to traditional leather. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Companies in the environmental sustainability industry can support and collaborate with vegan leather manufacturers to promote and develop more sustainable alternatives to traditional leather. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [PETA-Approved Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-leather-alternative.md) - [Petroleum Product-Free Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe.md) - [Fruit-Based Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peelsphere.md) - [Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crueltyfree-leather-alternative.md) - [Alt Leather Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bioveg-collection.md) - [Plant-Based Leather Smartwatch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reclassic-apple-watch-band.md) - [Algae-Made Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-slippers.md) - [Bio-Leather Fungal Protectants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fungal-coating.md) - [Plastic-Free Circular Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-3.md)