Melissa
www.melissaaustralia.com.au
Hailing from Brazil, Melissa shoes have been a leader in vegan, eco-friendly footwear for over 30 years. They are made from eco-friendly mono materials and 100% of materials are used in production so there is absolutely no waste.
More than that though, Melissa shoes are works of art. Having collaborated with some of the top names in contemporary fashion, art and design, such as Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier, Melissa shoes certainly draw attention.
One of the Vegan Era CREW members simply cannot get enough of them and has at least 4 pairs! They really are addictive.
Vegan Style
www.veganstyle.com.au
Vegan Style are a young Australian company that have created a comprehensive collection of gorgeous, cruelty-free shoes for men and women. The CREW recently fell in love with them at World Vegan Day in Melbourne and have been fans ever since.
Their recent addition of a mens range, which is also fair-trade, includes a great range of stylish dress shoes that would impressive any stylish man, vegan or not.
Cri de Coeur
Cri de Coeur Web Site
For the most fashion forward range of women's shoes, you can't go past Cri de Coeur. Reasonably priced and in sync with the latest fashion trends, these shoes are simply gorgeous.
Cri de Coeur translates literally to "cry from the heart," which symbolizes the brand's passion to provide stylish, contemporary products that are ethically produced from start to finish.
WARNING: Ladies, if you go on to their site you may not be able to leave without buying a few pairs!
Stella McCartney
If you have a spare $1000 then you may want to splash out on an elegant pair of faux leather heels from one of the top fashion designers in the world, Stella McCartney. A lifelong vegetarian, Stella McCartney has always loved animals and takes great pride in creating high fashion garments and shoes (please note that the fashion range does contain some wool and silk) that do not compromise on style or quality.
Toms
Toms Web Site
Toms shoes make buying shoes for yourself an uplifting, feel-good experience as with each pair you purchase, Toms gives a pair of new shoes to a child in need.
Their vegan range has grown to include well over 30 different casual styles, so you are sure to find a great pair to suit your taste. They offer canvas shoes for males, females and kids.
One of the CREW has a pair and LOVES them. Though if you do live in Australia like us, they may take a while to arrive...
Because there are so many shoe labels that we love, please stay tuned for Part 2 of Vegan Shoes!
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