The buzzy Budapest-based brand is launching a new vegan alternative, Okobor, developed in-house.
remains a contentious issue in fashion. On the one hand, we know that animal leather has a large carbon footprint, with the cattle industry also being a major driver of deforestation. On the other hand, most vegan leather is still made from synthetic materials – or in other words, plastic.
is one brand that’s been committed to vegan leather since the beginning. “We began using alternative leather as [part of our] commitment to animal welfare,” Sandra Sandor, the founder of the Budapest-based label, tells. “But it wasn’t just that: we knew the impact of real leather [when it comes to] land use, GHG emissions and biodiversity loss. Turning animal skin into leather also [typically] requires massive amounts of energy and chemicals.
While clear about the benefits of using animal-free leather , Sandor is aware that using virgin synthetics as a replacement is not a perfect solution. That’s why Nanushka is launching a new vegan alternative, Okobor, made from 56 per cent recycled polyester and 44 per cent polyurethane.
“We have worked with our suppliers to ensure we can have the same quality – this buttery, luxurious touch, [while] ensuring [the new material] has a reduced impact,” Sandor explains. “We are also working with an external partner to calculate the carbon footprint and related savings that this material is bringing to our collections, which I’m very excited about.”
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