Hugo Boss Debuts Pineapple-Leather Vegan Sneakers
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Fashion label Hugo Boss is about to launch its first line of vegan footwear – sneakers for men crafted from pineapple leaf fibre.
The pineapple sneakers have been created in response to rapidly growing consumer demand for more sustainable and cruelty-free fashion.
Piñatex is an innovative, sustainable and 100 per cent cruelty-free material that substitutes for leather. The leaves are sourced from the Philippines following the pineapple harvest. Designed by Dr Carmen Hijosa over the course of seven years, it is an ideal material for footwear, accessories, clothing, indoor furniture or even automobile upholstery.
The Hugo Boss pineapple sneakers feature soles crafted from recycled TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), a 50/50 cotton and linen lining, and organic cotton shoelaces. Even the four different coloured dyes are plant-based.
While many emerging and sustainable designers have their own Piñatex collections (shoes, watches and handbags), Hugo Boss is one of the first mass-market retailers to use the new innovative leather alternative.
Available in London and online, the Boss pineapple sneakers are priced at US$295.
More pictures of the vegan shoes can be viewed below :
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary material used for these new Hugo Boss sneakers?
What is the primary material used for these new Hugo Boss sneakers?
The main component of the Hugo Boss sneakers is Piñatex, an innovative material made from pineapple leaf fibre. This sustainable and cruelty-free alternative substitutes for traditional leather in the footwear.
Q.Where are the pineapple leaves sourced from for the Piñatex material?
Where are the pineapple leaves sourced from for the Piñatex material?
The pineapple leaves used to create the Piñatex material are sourced from the Philippines. They are collected following the regular pineapple harvests in the region.
Q.How do the other components of the sneakers contribute to their sustainable design?
How do the other components of the sneakers contribute to their sustainable design?
Beyond the pineapple leather, the sneakers feature soles made from recycled TPU and a lining of 50/50 cotton and linen. The shoelaces are organic cotton, and even the four different dyes used are plant-based.
Q.What is the price of the Boss pineapple sneakers and where are they available?
What is the price of the Boss pineapple sneakers and where are they available?
The Boss pineapple sneakers are priced at US$295. They are available for purchase in London and can also be bought through online channels.
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