Why wineleather is changing the way we look at fashion

I recently stumbled upon a pair of sneakers made from wineleather, and I have to admit, it totally shifted my perspective on what sustainable style actually looks like. For a long time, the mention of "vegan leather" usually conjured up images of cheap, plasticky materials that would crack after a month of wear or make your feet feel like they were trapped in a sauna. But this stuff is different. It's got that supple, premium feel you'd expect from high-end animal hide, but it's literally born in a vineyard. ...

April 29, 2026 · 6 min · Maile Debbi