VEGAN FASHION
Fashion Meets Activism in Four-Day Experimental Tribute to Animals
Vegan Fashion Week is dedicated to elevating ethical fashion globally and this week, this four-day event designed to empower conscious brands and humans with an elevated platform for achievement, inspiration, and discovery. A tribute to the animals and an ode to the end of animal exploitation in all forms, Vegan Fashion Week is produced and curated by French creative director and animal rights advocate, Emmanuelle Rienda and merges fashion and activism wtih a deeply conscious twist.
The four-day event took place at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles and California Market Center in Downtown LA.
Ahead of the event for New York Fashion Week, Vegan Fashion Week invited like-minded designs and activists including Dr. Martens, Matea Benedette, Noemie Devime, Altiir, Bayem, Ecopel, Enda, New Rock, Mink Shoes, Mistohn, Sarah Regensburger, Chloe Trujillo, Vegan Club, WastedLA, Arsayo and many others.
"I created a collective runway with curated designer pieces fro macross the glove to show vegan alternatives that are ethical, sustainable and elevated," says Vegan Fashion Week creator, Emmanuelle Rienda. "We showcased Piñatex@ pinneaple leather, apple leather, ecofriendly faux fur by Ecopel, faux wool, cork exotic skins and more." In attendance at the California Market Center were notable vegan enthusiasts including Moby, Mena Suvari and Harley Quinn Smith among press, and the VIP ticket holders. Upon arrival, attendees were treated to culinary innovations by French Naturaw Chef MarieSophie L, plant-based, vegan cocktails from Cafe Gratitude with FAIR. Spirits and a musical performance by harpist Naomi Greene prior to the runway show.
“After a very successful launch, I am already planning the next vegan fashion week in one of the biggest fashion destinations of the world,” says Rienda. “I am on a mission to challenge the fashion industry at its roots until cruelty-free is the norm.” Vegan Makeup: Kat Von D Beauty
Vegan Hair Products: Giovanni Cosmetics Vegan Model Agency: Margaux The Agency Key Makeup Artis: Charlotte Prevel
Key Hair Stylist: YUYU Yudelka Gonzales Hair Light Designer: Emmanuelle Pedron
Creative Director: Emmanuelle Rienda -----------------------------------------------------------