Being vegan extends much further than just ones choice of food. It extends to fabrics, linings and even smaller details like what buttons are made from. For example, in traditional tailoring suit buttons can be made from animal horn.
Navigating your way to a tailor who can offer sustainable fabrics like bamboo or cotton alternatives to horsehair, yes, horsehair is used as an interfacing to give a suit its shape. Here we feature some of the best, and only, vegan tailors we could find.
Adam, dubbed by The London Economic as, ‘The Lone Wolf Of Saville Row’ for his intention to disrupt the notion that the trademark home of British tailoring is the preserve of the elite, is no stranger to creating climate conscious designs.
He said, “Vegan fashion isn’t a new concept, it’s something that a lot of us in the industry have been pushing for years – and although it is still met with some consumer resistance - I hope that through my offering, expertees and ambition to keep the conversation going, I can break that stigma and showcase the same beautiful garments my traditional fabrics create, whilst accommodating for a more eco-conscious man.”
The question often posed by Adam’s clients is whether it is possible for vegan tailoring to emulate the quality of traditional suits. The simple answer being, yes.
When it comes to vegan tailoring, bamboo is fast becoming the popular fabric substitute, its popularity is down to its quality.
The material has the same durability as wool, but with a hand-feel more close to cashmere. Bamboo is extremely resilient, robust and has a much higher breaking tenacity. It is also one of the most eco-friendly raw materials available and one of the fastest growing woody plants in the world.
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Hangrr is a technology-fueled fashion brand that brings a new alternative to ambitious men to elevate their style. Hangrr ensures a new standard in clothing - personal fit for all. They use A.I to make great clothing and reduce waste. With Hangrr, while you enjoy well-fitted, durable & high-quality clothing - the world will see an 85% reduction in textile related landfills and 75% reduction in freshwater usage. They are revolutionizing the age-old industry of men’s fashion - ground up! With a presence in the US, Singapore & India, their customers are spread over 34 countries and growing.
Hangrr offer a great service, with every suit personalised to each customer, are 100% cruelty-free if you place a comment with your order that you want your suit to be vegan. Each customer is assigned a senior stylist to discuss personal preferences.
King & Allen are a bespoke tailors based in Surrey, Cheshire, London and Birmingham. They have built their unrivalled reputation over the past sixteen years, making bespoke suits for every purpose and occasion.
They blend the ideals of tradition with the very best of modern innovation to create bespoke suits that are at once elegant and bold, stylish and classic, time-honoured and totally fresh. From wedding suits to business suits to casual suits, they can create a garment that fits your occasion and your style.
They are the number one tailors for lesbian weddings nationwide and the world authority on vegan suits, all built on a heritage of making over 30,000 bespoke suits.
King & Allen have been offering their clients vegan alternatives for a number of years. Their range of vegan suits are the perfect accompaniment to a vegan lifestyle and can be made in a range of cloths, including bamboo, cotton, linen, corduroy, velvet and their eco cloth (made from recycled bottles). All the construction methods are 100% vegan, from the canvas (often made with horsehair) to the melton (usually made from wool). The buttons can be made from the Corozo nut, instead of horn and the lining is made from cupro or viscose, rather than silk.
Our collection of traditionally crafted belts are handmade with the highest quality future materials. All belt styles are made in small factories in Europe, under ethical working conditions and with materials that are befitting for a modern, more environmentally conscious world.
If you are unsure of the size you require, we provide a measuring and fitting guide. We also offer worldwide delivery. All items are 100% cruelty-free and vegan-friendly.
The Tailory New York is an appointment-only, women-owned and operated bespoke clothing company that combines modern fashion design with the heritage art of custom-tailoring. They believe that custom suits are genderless and they cater in equal measure to men, women, and non-binary individuals.
They often collaborate with clients to create vegan, environmentally conscious suits where none of the materials used are derived from animal products or cause harm to the environment.
"Most bespoke suits are made of wool, silk, or mohair, which are derived from sheep, silkworms, and angora goats respectively. Choosing a vegan replacement actually turned out to be very easy."
The Taylory, New York
While cotton seemed like the most obvious option, they chose a 100% bamboo fabric instead. With a soft hand that feels like cashmere, its high breathability, unparalleled cooling properties, and luxurious coloring and drape, the bamboo fabric was a no-brainer for The Tailory .
Hall Madden create high quality suits for men starting at $1,250, with a 3 appointment process, tried and true since 2010.
They offer the showroom experience in stores located in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC, San Francisco, Palo Alto and Portland where you can meet with the tailors and learn about the ins and outs of custom suiting and discuss any personal preferences. The 3 bespoke fitting appointment process ensures perfection on your first order, once fitted your measurements are saved forever.
If you are not located near any of their stores, they also offer a Home Try-On Box option in just 3 simple steps. Complete a questionnaire, receive a Home Try-On Box with relevant sizes and a return label. Try on all sizes and tell them which fits best, then production will begin once they receive the Home Try-On Box and your sizing specifics - as easy as that!
If you know a tailor who offers a fully vegan service and are not featured on our list, please drop us an email to info@watsonwolfe.com and we will make sure to add them.
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