Vegan Back-to-School Looks for Fall 2024

Posted by Calvin on July 29, 2024

Confidently walking into school with serious drip is an unmatched feeling. But as someone who cares about animals, how do you make sure your new back-to-school looks don’t harm them in any way? Easy! Always shop for items that aren’t made of animal-derived materials and weren’t tested on animals. Thankfully, humane fashion and cosmetics are always on trend. Here are some animal-friendly looks for heading back to class in 2024.

Faux Leather 4ever

Vegan leather jackets are classics that are in demand year after year. Look for animal-free materials, such as synthetic leather, polyurethane (or PU), “man-made” materials, and waxed cotton. There are also many innovative options—like pineapple, grape, apple, and cactus leather—on the market.

Boho Chic

The return of ’90s and ’00s boho-chic style means you can stun your school with unique fashion that draws from bohemian and hippie influences.

Must-haves: Long floaty skirts, embroidered tunics, and mixed-and-matched patterns and materials

Must-avoids: Sheepskin boots (like UGGs), feathers, and other animal-derived materials

Knit Sweaters and Cardigans

Wearing a knit sweater or cardigan is the move to keep you cozy in cool weather this fall. Just remember to steer clear of wool and cashmere. Materials like bamboo, soybeans, organic cotton, and nylon prove that we never have to harm sheep or goats to get comfy clothes. 🐐❤️

Athleisure and Prep Wear

Whether you’re an athlete or you simply enjoy big loungewear energy, you’re in luck—sporty shorts sets, tenniscore sneakers, golf attire, leggings, and jerseys are all on trend. Not only is this gorg Cool Stretch Lounge Pant by Pact made using organic cotton in a fair-trade facility, it also offsets 5 pounds of carbon, which helps push back against climate change and fight for a world that animals can thrive in.

‘Making a Statement’ Jacket

Statement jackets are all about flaunting your unique identity and feeling your best in any scenario. Why not make a literal statement with yours? Wear your empathy loud and proud by bedazzling your jacket with animal rights–themed patches and buttons.

Leopard Print

Leopards are having a moment in the fashion world. You’ll look fab wearing a leopard-print dress, top, or pair of pants—or even doing your nails to match. A leopard’s prints and patterns are beautiful, and there’s no need to kill one of these big cats to replicate the look. Go for organic cotton, recycled polyester, elastane, and other vegan materials to pull off the look in an animal-friendly way.

Baggy Jeans

This year’s jeans advice? The baggier the better. Whether you’re going for a low-rise, high-waist, or wide-leg look, never buy jeans with a leather patch on them. Show clothing companies that denim is 🔥 on its own—and if you already have a pair of Levi’s with a leather patch, send that patch right back to the brand’s HQ for 50 peta2 points in our Rewards Program.

Punk’s Not Dead

Pair your fave vegan leather jacket with vegan combat books, like Dr. Martens. That’s right—many of the brand’s signature shoes are vegan. 😅 The boundary-pushing punk aura meshes perfectly with animal rights activism.

Cowboy Boots

Western-influenced fashion has been huge all year, and it shows no signs of stopping as we head into fall. A nice pair of cowboy boots is one of the most important elements of the look—and the best boots aren’t made of animals’ skin. Cross leather boots off your list and start rocking these cowboy boots instead.

In Your Grunge Feels

Flannel tops, oversized sweatshirts, and beanies are three grunge aesthetic must-haves that can easily be made using cotton, acrylic, or other vegan materials. Double up on your compassion by getting a hoodie with an animal rights message, like one from Be Humane or Don’t Eat the Homies. To look fresh out of the grunge era, pair these with ripped jeans, a graphic tee from an animal-friendly band like Rise Against.

Cargo Skirts and Puff Sleeve Dresses

Y2K cargo miniskirts are surging rn, and that’s great news for animal advocates—most are made of cotton, polyester, or nylon. For dresses, capitalize on the “cottagecore” aesthetic with a puff-sleeve dress. Breezy cotton fabric and puff sleeves put you in a wind-blowing-through-the-prairie headspace, and we could all use a de-stress dress like that. 😶‍🌫️

Oversized Polos

Channel your inner 2000s Lindsay Lohan energy with an oversized polo. These soft and stretchy tops are typically made of cotton-spandex-polyester blends that are perfect for animal advocates. Pop on some Chuck Taylor All Star high tops by Converse to complete the casual-chic look.

All-White Fits

Wear a crisp all-white ensemble to school and all eyes will be on you. Think a white top and cute slip skirt, then hop on one of the hottest footwear trends with fresh white vegan sneakers (like the Superga Cotu Classic Sneakers). Look for animal-free materials like canvas and cotton for a cool, lightweight feel.

’70s Inspired Satin Shirts

Sport a satin shirt for a soft top that looks as smooth as it feels. Most satin is made of polyester, rayon, and nylon, which are all great vegan materials. Just avoid silk and other animal-derived materials and you’ll be good to go.

Reinvent Hand-Me-Downs

See if your friends or fam have any jackets, shirts, or other items they don’t wear anymore—even if they’re a bit big (oversized tops are where it’s at)—or hit up your fave local thrift store. Thrifting or reusing clothes helps animals because it’s eco-conscious.

Makeup

Low-key eye makeup, bold colors, and glitter reign supreme this year. Hop on these trends by grabbing your fave cruelty-free and vegan mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, and other products.

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You’re already on a roll preventing animals from being exploited for fashion. Why stop now? Tell these brands to ditch cashmere, which harms gentle goats. You’ll also earn 10 points in our Rewards Program. Save up and redeem those points for free merch, like a pin for your statement jacket!