This, Not That: Fashion Brand Dupes for the Compassionate Shopper

Posted by Calvin on April 14, 2025

Some companies really think we’re gonna spend thousands of dollars on parts taken from animals. 😒 Why drain our bank accounts to cause animals harm when we can get nearly identical vegan items at a fraction of the cost? Here are five fashion brands to avoid and the affordable vegan dupes you should get instead:

COACH

DON’T Get This: Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 28

DO Get This Dupe: Melie Bianco Carmen Tan Recycled Vegan Tote Bag

Melie Bianco’s Carmen bag is the same shape and color as Coach’s Brooklyn bag—so what’s the difference? The Carmen is made from recycled vegan materials, NOT slaughtered animals’ skin. No matter what labels Coach or its sub-brand, Coachtopia, use, animal skin is never “sustainable.

DON’T Get This: Heritage C Cardigan

DO Get This Dupe: Los Angeles Apparel Fisherman Cropped Cardigan

Would you rather get a sweater that:

1. harms sheep and costs nearly $400?
2. helps sheep at a fraction of the cost?

If you answered b…well, of course you answered b. That’s why you should get Los Angeles Apparel’s cotton sweater instead of Coach’s wool sweater, which props up an industry that whips, punches, and mutilates sheep.

LOEWE

DON’T Get This: Mini Goya Puffer Bag in Shiny Nappa Lambskin

DO Get This Dupe: Sans Beast Bright Spark Crossbody – Noir + Gunmetal

You read that right—LOEWE’s bag is made from young sheep’s skin. 😨 And the company expects us to pay over $3k for it?? Show LOEWE you’ll never support slaughtering lambs with your hard-earned money by getting this roomier dupe from Sans Beast.

DON’T Get This:  Panda Charm in Felt and Calfskin

DO Get This Dupe: Leilauh Kawaii Panda Phone Charm | Black Panda Keychain

Again with the baby animal skin—wtaf. Companies need to know that we want accessories made only with vegan materials, like this adorable panda charm keychain made with stainless steel and glass beads.

PRADA

DON’T Get This: Printed Silk Twill Scarf

DO Get This Dupe: Icing Black & White Checkerboard Square Scarf

So many super-soft vegan materials are perf for scarves, so why does Prada use silk? The silk industry boils or gasses silkworms alive and steals their cocoons—but by opting for Icing’s polyester scarf, you can help save insects from these gruesome deaths.

DON’T Get This: Embroidered Double Satin Mini-Dress

DO Get This Dupe: Reformation Aubree Linen Dress

The price for Prada’s dress looks even more ridiculous when you see “100% silk” on the label. Paying to kill silkworms? 🙅 No, thx. Reformation’s linen dress is cuter, more affordable, and animal-friendly.

SAINT LAURENT

DON’T Get This: Biker Jacket in Grained Lambskin

DO Get This Dupe: FMCo Lifestyle Ralph Men’s Vegan Faux Leather Jacket

Lambs don’t deserve to suffer and die for a jacket, and with you on their side, they don’t have to. Wear FMCo’s motorcycle-style jacket to pull off the biker look without putting lambs’ lives on the line.

DON’T Get This: Laurent Loafers in Smooth Leather

DO Get This Dupe: Bohema Lords Women’s Grape Leather Vegan Loafers

If you ever wonder how far we’ve come with vegan tech, I have two words for you: Grape leather. Brands like Bohema offer loafers made with leftover grapes from the wine industry. 🤯 Time to ditch animal skin loafers and let the power of fruit fuel your footwear.

MIU MIU

DON’T Get This: Small Nappa Leather Wallet

DO Get This Dupe: Pixie Mood Aiko Wallet

Did you know the animal skin industry skins some cows while they’re still conscious? 😱 Don’t support their suffering by buying MIU MIU’s wallet—instead, carry your essentials in Pixie Mood’s wallet with eight card slots and a zippered coin compartment.

DON’T Get This: Suede Skirt

DO Get This Dupe: ASOS Vero Moda Faux Suede Mini Skirt in Brown

Suede is literally the underside of an animal’s skin. ASOS’ vegan suede mini skirt, on the other hand, is made from cotton and spandex. That means the soft, textured feel is totally kind to animals.

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You’re all set on clothes and accessories—it’s time for makeup! Get these cruelty-free makeup dupes that look like pricier products but weren’t tested on animals.