X-Factor's Leona Lewis gets tough on leather
X-Factor winner Leona Lewis is doing a good job of convincing me that reality TV stars do serve a purpose other than our gleeful voyeurism, after I learned that she's spoken up for vegetarians everywhere who'd like to see a bit more variety in the non-leather fashion market.
The long-term veggie singer has announced plans to design her own collection of non-leather shoes and accessories, while calling for more established designers to follow suit and offer more stylish leather alternatives. "I have been a vegetarian since I was 12 and I hate the thought of animals being killed just for our pleasure, so I won't wear leather," she said.
"I would love to create my own range of non-leather bags and shoes that are affordable because it's not easy for everybody to buy alternatives."
It's good to see another high(ish) profile person raise the profile of an issue that's long been an bugbear to us veggies who don't want to spend out lives in canvas shoes and un-stylish 'veggie leather' sandals. But can she do it? Our friends over at Catwalk Queen will be keeping a beady eye on her progress.
