The Blood, Sweat, and Tears Behind Suede
Workers tear off the skin of slaughtered lambs, goat kids, pigs, calves, and deer to produce suede, a type of leather with a napped finish used for clothing, shoes, accessories, and furniture.
Happy Birthday, Kate! What Gift Did PETA Send the Duchess of Cambridge?
PETA sends the royal an Earth- and animal-friendly birthday present from an award-winning brand.
Are Your Jeans Vegan?
Your favourite pair of jeans might not be vegan – here’s why.
Italian Star Daniela Martani ‘Skinned Alive’ to Protest Leather at Milan Fashion Week
The nearly naked star joined PETA to point out that leather is someone’s skin and that animals deserve better than to be turned into a handbag, pair of shoes, or jacket.
PETA Supporters Stage ‘Dirty’ Leather Protest at London Fashion Week
The group of PETA supporters called attention to the hazardous waste associated with the leather industry at this season’s event.
Breaking: Cows Bludgeoned for Skin and Flesh
Ever wondered where your pair of leather shoes came from?
PETA Honours Polestar for Vegan Interiors
The Polestar 2 electric car will feature innovative vegan ‘Weave Tech’ material.
Hugo Boss Takes Pineapple Leather Mainstream
The brand has announced its new vegan shoe line made with Piñatex – an innovative alternative to animal leather.
Man’s ‘Skin’ Torn Off to Highlight Suffering of Animals Killed for Leather
Every leather jacket, pair of shoes, and sofa is the result of the horrific suffering and terrifying death of sensitive animals.
19 Photos That Tell a Sickening Story About the Global Leather Industry
A new exposé of cattle ranches in Brazil shows how cows and bulls are abused before being killed so that their skins can be used to line car interiors.