Designers Guide to Vegan Feather Alternatives

Collective Fashion Justice have created a fantastic guide to ethical and environmentally friendly alternatives to decorative feathers aimed at fashion designers.

The guide authored by founding director of Collective Fashion Justice Emma Hakansson and includes:

• An exploration of the aesthetic qualities of feathers that can be replicated.

• Interviews with designers who have successfully used feather-free materials, detailing their processes and choices.

• Step-by-step instructions for fabric manipulation techniques that mimic the look of feathers.

• Inspiration for creating garments with feather-like qualities.

• A case study of a dress made using these techniques.

The guide is available for download and aims to support the fashion industry’s move towards ethical and sustainable practices.