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    The vegan leather pieces you need to add your wardrobe pronto

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    By Penny Goldstone
    Published 24 October 2019 In Features

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    I have a new obsession: vegan leather. Once considered cheap and undesirable, faux leather has had a chic makeover and the catwalks (and streets) at fashion month were positively awash with it.

    A.W.A.K.E produced the most lust-worth orange belted trench straight out of a Farrah Fawcett movie, whilst Alexander Wang's black trousers made me want to risk a Ross-style talcum drama.

    Then of course, we have the likes of Nanushka, who has been pioneering the faux leather trend for the past few season, with sell-out items such as the Insta-famous quilted coat and belted dress.

    This season, it's all about the western shirt, which I've got in my virtual basket in both buttercream and black.

    The high-street is joining in on the act too, with the likes of Zara, Kitri and Warehouse all serving up chic separates to be worn together or mixed in with your favourite pieces.

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    Shop now: CONTRASTING FAUX LEATHER DRESS for £59.99 from ZARA

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    Shop now: A.W.A.K.E. MODE Belted faux leather coat for £1,000 from Net-A-Porter

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    vegan leather

    Shop now: TIBI Croc-effect faux patent-leather midi skirt for £415 from Net-A-Porter

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    Shop now: NANUSHKA Ana cutout vegan leather jumpsuit for £520 from Net-A-Porter

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    Shop now: Faux leather boiler suit for £96 from Warehouse

    With the conversation around ethical fashion now stronger than ever, now is the time to invest in some chic vegan leather clothing which will last you a lifetime. Shop my favourite buys above now.

    The beauty of the pieces is that you can either wear a full leather look, or mix and match. A vegan leather pencil skirt or culottes will look chic with a chunky cashmere knit, or layer a faux leather coat or jacket over jeans and a white shirt.

    I personally love a jumpsuit, and will be wearing my Nanushka over a thing roll-neck and with knee high boots.

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    Penny Goldstone is the Contributing Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes about catwalk trends and the latest high street and Instagram sartorial must-haves. She also helms the Women Who Win franchise.

    She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.

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