Myth #1: Vegan fashion is just a trend
Fact: Vegan fashion is part of a larger movement toward ethical consumerism. Studies show that in Germany alone, over 50% of consumers consider sustainability when making a purchase (Statista, 2023). This is not a passing fad but a fundamental shift in how people connect values with products.
Myth #2: Vegan fashion lacks style and quality
Fact: Modern vegan materials are designed with both durability and aesthetics in mind. From elegant laptop bags to timeless wallets, cruelty-free products today rival traditional leather in both design and longevity. Brands like Plant Inside prove that ethics and style go hand in hand.
Myth #3: Eco-leather is always sustainable
Fact: Many brands advertise eco leather or vegan leather as a green solution. But in most cases, it is made of polyurethane (PU) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) – both types of plastic. While they avoid animal cruelty, they don’t solve the problem of microplastics or fossil fuel dependency.
One of our manufacturers recently told us that he has been receiving more and more requests for “eco leather.” The reality? Most of these requests are for plastic-based materials. They are marketed as vegan, but their ecological footprint is far from what customers expect.
At Plant Inside, we consciously choose materials that are both cruelty-free and responsibly sourced. That means avoiding not only animal leather, but also misleading substitutes that may harm the environment in different ways.
Myth #4: Vegan products don’t last long
Fact: Durability depends on material quality, not whether it’s animal-based. High-grade vegan textiles are engineered to resist wear, scratches, and moisture. With proper care, a vegan laptop bag or wallet can last just as long – or longer – than traditional leather.
Myth #5: Vegan fashion is expensive
Fact: While some vegan products are premium-priced due to ethical sourcing and small-scale production, overall the price range is broad. What you pay for is not just a product, but fair wages, cruelty-free processes, and sustainable materials. In the long run, investing in conscious design saves more than buying fast fashion.
Myth #6: Vegan fashion is not truly sustainable
Fact: Vegan fashion reduces harm to animals, but its true sustainability comes from combining cruelty-free principles with responsible sourcing, local production, and timeless design. Plant Inside integrates all of these elements – proving that vegan fashion can minimize both ecological and ethical footprints.
Myth #7: One person’s choice doesn’t make a difference
Fact: Every conscious choice counts. When one customer chooses a cruelty-free product, it signals to the market that values matter. Collectively, these small choices drive demand for better materials, transparent supply chains, and a more ethical industry. Kindness, multiplied, becomes transformation.
Myth #8: Cruelty-free doesn’t work in luxury fashion
Fact: For decades, luxury was synonymous with animal leather, fur, or exotic skins. But this definition is changing. Major fashion houses like Gucci, Prada, and Chanel have already moved away from fur. Stella McCartney has built an entire luxury brand on cruelty-free principles.
New premium materials such as Piñatex (pineapple fibers), Desserto (cactus), and Mylo (mycelium) prove that cruelty-free can be innovative, exclusive, and desirable.
Consumers of luxury today expect responsibility as much as quality. According to Bain & Company (2023), nearly 60% of luxury buyers in Germany value ethics and sustainability in their purchases.
At Plant Inside, we believe true luxury is not about rare skins but about rare values – transparency, ethics, and craftsmanship. Cruelty-free doesn’t undermine luxury. It redefines it.