Global fashion brand H&M has announced the launch of its first collection using alternatives to materials of animal origin approved by PETA. The Co-Exist Story range marks the first time a fast-fashion label’s collection has been formally PETA-approved.
“The future of fashion is stylish and animal-free”
The new partnership will see a collection of fashion-forward womenswear, menswear, and kidswear for its Co-Exist Story. The collection features a number of innovative animal-free materials, including FLWRDWN – a cellulosic material created with natural wildflowers – featuring in puffer shoes and jackets, padded trousers, and reversible quilted shoulder bags.
Other materials include VEGEA – upcycled from grape skins, stalks, and seeds discarded during winemaking – and ECONYL® fiber – a regenerated nylon created from waste like fishing nets and fabric scraps. The collection also includes shoes and accessories, including a vegan makeup set and kids’ T-shirts that declare, “Speak Up for Animals!”
“Geese are loyal mates for life, cows are steadfast friends, and sheep are playful and affectionate—they are not jackets, shoes, or sweaters,” states PETA Corporate Responsibility Manager Laura Shields. “PETA is delighted to partner with H&M for a collection that shows shoppers from Stockholm to Shanghai that the future of fashion is stylish and animal-free.”
The collection will be available at select H&M stores worldwide as of November 4, as well as online.
