Domínguez renounces vegan fashion and returns to leather, losing a prominent adherent in the process. After years of plastics disguised as ethical alternatives, the Spanish brand places leather back at the centre, reclaiming it as a living, durable material capable of ageing with dignity. The announcement, shared on LinkedIn, highlights a choice that is not merely aesthetic but cultural. Leather thus becomes a manifesto of authenticity and tangible sustainability. In a sector that often takes refuge in passing trends, Adolfo Domínguez chooses to invest once again in what endures over time, rediscovering its fascination with leather.
Domínguez renounces vegan fashion
In 2010, the brand banned fur and exotic materials, imposing strict rules on suppliers and earning a reputation as an ethical label. Today, however, leather returns to the spotlight with a different narrative. No longer a symbol of exploitation, it is presented as a by-product of the meat industry, traced and certified. The designer therefore defends leather as a noble raw material, capable of lasting and evolving, unlike plastic substitutes that ultimately become waste. It is, nonetheless, a paradigm shift that dismantles the myth of “vegan = sustainable” and reasserts the value of a material that has accompanied humankind for centuries.
An act of courage
Domínguez’s decision sits within a crucial debate: should fashion rely on synthetic polymers that are difficult to recycle, or return to natural materials with a long and dignified lifespan? The “Leather Not Leather” bags embodied the brand’s vegan phase, but today the company reclaims leather as a symbol of authenticity and genuine sustainability. Not a step backwards, but an act of courage: leather not only endures, it improves with time, telling stories and acquiring character. In an era of fast fashion and disposable materials, Domínguez chooses to side with leather. Once again.
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