Living as a vegan goes far beyond eating dairy-free cheese and sausages. As the number of people embracing this lifestyle has grown, so has the movement towards vegan fashion, with stylish leather alternatives taking centre stage. Pieces such as boots, belts and bags typically made from cowhide, buffalo or even snake and alligator are now produced using cruelty-free materials, including rubber, waxed cotton and even recycled plastic bottles. The choice for fashion-conscious vegans can now (ironically) fill multiple catwalks.