Brave Gentleman is Likely a Fully Vegan Brand

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Brand Highlights

Brave Gentleman is a pioneer in vegan men's fashion. In fact, the founder, Joshua Katcher, literally wrote the book on how animals are exploited within the fashion industry. Here are some other things that stand out about this brand:

About Brave Gentleman Vegan Shoes & Clothing

Brave Gentleman was built on a model of ethics, sustainability/eco-friendliness, and veganism. In keeping with that, the brand resists the fast-fashion model that leaves so much destruction in its wake. Instead, it embraces a slow-fashion production model - Brave Gentleman invests in sustainable and innovative vegan materials, ethical labour, and quality craftsmanship.

Where can I buy Brave Gentleman shoes, clothing and accessories?

Brave Gentleman products are available online, at their shop in Brooklyn, New York, USA, as well as at select retailers in Sweden, Japan, Australia, and the Netherlands.

Do Brave Gentleman shoes, coats or suits ever go on sale?

Unfortunately, from what we've seen, Brave Gentleman items rarely, if ever, go on sale. Their website also doesn't seem to offer any promotional or discount codes.

Is Brave Gentleman PETA-approved vegan?

Although they don't display any certifications from PETA, they are listed on PETA's website as being a 100% vegan brand. We have emailed the Brave Gentleman team for clarification as to how they achieved that recognition, and are currently awaiting reply.

Are Brave Gentleman shoes made with fair labour?

Indeed they are. Brave Gentleman shoes are handmade in an EU Ecolabel Certified, fair-labor factory in Brazil.

Does Brave Gentleman use a green shipping method?

It's unclear from their website as to whether or not Brave Gentleman uses a net-zero, negative emissions, or other form of green livery service either domestically or internationally. We have posed this question to them and are awaiting confirmation.

What about their packing materials, are they eco-friendly?

It's not clear from their website what Brave Gentleman uses for packing materials, and whether or not they are sustainable/eco-friendly. We have asked them for clarification, and are currently awaiting reply.

Are Brave Gentleman shoes eco-friendly?

Very much so. Much of Brave Gentleman's footwear and accessory line are constructed in Italian future-leather - a durable, supple, weather-resistant, hi-tech polyurethane microfiber that is EU-Ecolabel Certified. Brave Gentleman also embraces a slow-fashion model, which among other things, encourages slower production, combines sustainability with ethics, and ultimately leads consumers to invest in well-made and long-lasting clothes.

Is Brave Gentleman a charitable company?

It's not clear from their website what, if any, charitable initiatives Brave Gentleman is involved with. We have asked them for about this, and are currently awaiting reply.

Are Brave Gentleman shoes recyclable and/or biodegradable?

It's not clear from their website what a consumer should do after their Brave Gentleman shoes have worn out, and whether or not they are recyclable or bio-degradable. We have asked Brave Gentleman what the end-of-life plan is for their shoes, or if they are developing one, and are currently awaiting reply.

Range Brave Gentleman Products

Founded in 2010, Brave Gentleman makes a fairly wide range of high-end footwear, clothing and accessories. Their style can be described as classic, at times with a modern twist, with some funky colour and pattern options. Their items are non-binary, although they focus on the male aesthetic due a massive underrepresentation of such footwear and clothing in the ethical/sustainable/vegan (ESV) fashion world. The types of items they currently make include: