Activists have been fighting for many years to end the use of animals in fashion. Doing so would end the violence and exploitation of animals in the industry, and create an opportunity for a more eco-friendly, healthy, and sustainable future. I have seen many victories celebrated for animal rights such as big brands banning the use of fur in their fashion lines. Thanks to activist efforts and pressure from Peta: Balenciaga, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Winners, and even recently Canada Goose have all banned the use of fur. There is currently an abundance of reasons why vegan material is the future of fashion such as animal rights, sustainability, consumer demand, and next-gen material possibilities (to name a few). If you are interested in how the industry is changing drastically or how to get involved in this movement then let this article shed some light on some of the many things that are going on right now. Banner reading: The future of fashion protects people, animals and the planet" at The Vegan Fashion Show 2022 in Toronto, Ontario. The Vegan Fashion Show In 2022 our city experienced The Vegan Fashion Show for the first time led by producer & director Vikki Lenola in Toronto, Canada. This non-profit iconic event was able to fundraise thousands of dollars for the animal rights organization Animal Justice and showcase next-gen materials, vegan designers, and much more that support ground-breaking efforts in the fashion industry. I was honoured to be a board member of such a powerful…