Best Vegan Leather Jackets, Boots, and Pieces You Need this Winter

When the temperatures start to drop, there's one phrase you hear over and over again: "It's leather jacket weather!" And, of course, it's true. There's nothing cooler or chicer than popping on a slick black moto jacket or a pair of ankle boots, but if you're vegan (or like to shop vegan) this trend can be a bit more challenging. Now enter the emergence of the vegan leather market. Not only is this material cruelty-free, but it's also often more affordable and easier to access.

Now, if you're asking 'what is vegan leather made of?' the answer is pretty simple. Like vegan food, vegan leather is created without any animal products or byproducts. Where real leather is made from the hide of cow or lamb, vegan leather is most often made from PVC. And, while both often use harmful chemicals in their processes, the industry is slowly making strides to be more sustainable for both animals and the environment.

If you're looking to add some of the best vegan leather jackets, boots, leggings and more to your wardrobe this season, ahead we've picked out a few of our favorites.