5 Fashion Trends Taking Over This Fall—and How to Wear Them Vegan

Fall 2025 fashion is here—and New York, London, and Paris Fashion Week attendees dropped the blueprint for the season ahead. From muted minimalism to post-punk glam, the streets were full of bold statements and sleek staples. The best part? You can achieve all the looks with compassionate, vegan materials—from plant leathers to animal-free wools and more.

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite trends that will take over this season—and the vegan pieces and brands that will help you nail the looks (without breaking the bank).

Back to the Basics

After fashion’s maximalist boom, the pendulum is swinging back toward simple and chic. Many street style stars are toning it down, opting for sleek silhouettes in autumn’s signature shades—think rich browns, deep burgundies, and complementary neutrals. Vegan wool coats—like the several quality options from Noize—and cozy sweaters are the season’s staples. Plus, they don’t cause sensitive, family-oriented sheep to suffer in the wool industry.

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Understated Punk

Punk is getting a modern makeover. Instead of over-the-top spikes and studs, the vibe is edgy yet wearable, complete with vegan leather jackets and chunky boots. There’s nothing less punk than wearing animal skin stolen from social cows. Today’s vegan leather—crafted from plants, recycled materials, and innovative synthetics—delivers the same rebellious look without the cruelty to animals.

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Urban Prep

Classic prep with a contemporary twist is in, with argyle sweaters and sophisticated accessories stealing the spotlight. The style is all about timeless elegance—crisp knits, clean lines, and retro prints. Top it off with a structured vegan handbag, like one of Miomojo’s tasteful creations made from corn leather, to complete the look.  

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Redefined Boho Chic

Boho is back—but with a 2025 upgrade. Lightweight slips with lace trim, slouchy boots, oversized bags, vegan suede jackets, and faux fur trims are the staples defining the trend. And let’s be clear: fur is dead, thanks to years of relentless pressure from PETA and our supporters. Brands like Unreal Fur offer luxuriously soft faux fur details that nail the boho vibe without killing animals. For the ultimate accessory, Lavada’s hobo bag—crafted from sustainable cactus material—ties the free-spirited ensemble together.

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Country Coded Mod

This trend leans into crisp blazers, sleek riding boots, and a perfectly tied headscarf—it’s giving quiet luxury with a touch of country charm. For this polished look, go for vegan leather boots and silk-free scarves (because silkworms don’t exist for humans to exploit them).

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Compassion Is in Style All Year ‘Round

Whatever style suits you, always keep kindness in your closet—because every animal is someone. Given the chance, cows, sheep, and other animals spend their days playing, raising their families, and socializing with friends. These animals suffer immensely when humans exploit them for their skins or coats. Beyond the cruelty, the animal skin and wool industries also wreak havoc on the environment, driving greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, and water pollution.

But thanks to countless brands that are embracing innovative, sustainable, animal-free materials, the future of fashion is here—and it’s never been easier to look stylish while being friendly to animals and the planet. Check out PETA’s vegan clothing shopping guide to browse the hottest animal-friendly styles, and pledge to never wear leather:

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