How about this-an offering of all canvas LV's would be good- in my opinion. Maybe there are people that do not eat any animal foods and do not want to use products using animals. I have not checked out On The Go's. But even if they are animal product free-i would love to see more offerings without using animal skins.
Do you wish LV had a selection of "vegan" handbags?
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The On-the-Go is almost completely plastic, but the Made in tag is still leather. As far as I know, they don't have any bags or SLGs with no leather.
Nylon is even worse than the PVC they are already using: very energy-intensive production, that uses LOTS of water, and it sheds microplastic like crazy.
Again, being afraid of animal skin and wanting to let them die peacefully with no pain in a luxury elderly resort, as all normal animals usually do, is one thing and can be considered a noble (yet naive and idealistic) vision. But every single alternative solution I heard so far was way more brutal, harmful and inconsiderate. Nylon included.
Nylon is even worse than the PVC they are already using: very energy-intensive production, that uses LOTS of water, and it sheds microplastic like crazy.
Again, being afraid of animal skin and wanting to let them die peacefully with no pain in a luxury elderly resort, as all normal animals usually do, is one thing and can be considered a noble (yet naive and idealistic) vision. But every single alternative solution I heard so far was way more brutal, harmful and inconsiderate. Nylon included.
Thank you @BULL for articulating so well. You said everything that was in my head but just couldn’t put it succinctly. The term ‘vegan leather’ should be banned as it is super misleading. Unfortunately there are no lobbyists supporting the anti faux movement.
To reply directly to the OP, my answer is NO. In fact, I am quite happy to see LV investing in higher quality leathers like the millesime. I wish more people would appreciate natural vachetta instead of over treating with chemical sprays and insisting on treated pieces. It is meant to patina naturally which coincidentally is also better for the environment.
To reply directly to the OP, my answer is NO. In fact, I am quite happy to see LV investing in higher quality leathers like the millesime. I wish more people would appreciate natural vachetta instead of over treating with chemical sprays and insisting on treated pieces. It is meant to patina naturally which coincidentally is also better for the environment.
It is so interesting to read the opinions of others.
Personally, no. I have purchased vegan “leather” in the past, purely because I liked the item, and it held up extremely poorly. Even in one case from a major fashion brand like Vivienne Westwood, I had to throw a bag out within a couple of years. Many of my leather items, by contrast, have lasted for decades - including leather pieces from Westwood.
No… vegan LV… when I typed that I laughed. But I’m surrounded by cattle ranchers so…
There are plenty of other brands if people want a vegan bag. I have owned some and they fall apart.
There are plenty of other brands if people want a vegan bag. I have owned some and they fall apart.
I'm learning some interesting information just stumbling into this thread. I think LV treating the vachetta leather looks and feels like vegan, faux leather. But I definitely agree with other posts this is definitely a no for me at these exorbitant prices. I know there was a heated discussion in the Chanel thread about bonded leathers. These types of materials does more damage to the economy than natural materials. I think as a consumer we can all find a balance in what we purchase.
I agree, the best and most simple way would be to just buy less or nothing new anymore and enjoy the things we already own 
I saw this and thought about you OP. Looks like a plain canvas bag with LV logo
Hi VSOP-This type of bag could work for those that want a vegan handbag. Maybe if LV made this type of handbag with the Monogram or Daumier print it would look good. It would look great with a decorative chain attached somewhere on it. OR, how about a canvas or coated canvas bag with a chain shoulder strap?
I'm probably making myself unpopular now. I would like vegan leather. I have a few things where the combination of leather and canvas doesn't work well and the items bend (bag charms, purses). A canvas bag doesn't need leather handles, canvas wears out faster than leather anyway. A pure piping bag obviously doesn't replace it in terms of quality. The idea that designer only uses leather from happy cows is very nice, but I doubt that's the case. And if you know all the processes involved in animal husbandry and in slaughterhouses, then it's enough to make you cry. I've been a vegetarian for 37 years and unfortunately I've noticed that the conditions for animals have drastically worsened, in Europe specifically as a result of EU policy. What I would really like is for them to finally stop using fur, it's so unbelievably brutal and the fact that very few people care that they hang unimaginably tortured cats, dogs and other animals on their bags makes me so sad. Fur is not a waste product of meat production and does not increase the quality of an article. It is a luxury item. Likewise, exotic leather has no place in my opinion in this day and age. I would like to see a more critical approach to animal products. But these discussions are pointless. I have been accused so often of using leather items (including shoes) instead of reflecting on the own behavior. In the end, everyone has to decide for themselves what is acceptable to them. But the use of more vegan materials simply creates more awareness of what is behind it. Namely animals. Feelings. Endless suffering. It is not just material. It is a living being.