Off the vine and in fashion, grapes are being used to replace leather

Bags and shoes made of grape "leather", more ethical and less harmful for the environment, are no longer a utopian fantasy. Photo: AFP

We know that fruits and vegetables are good for our health, but they could also be beneficial for the fashion industry. For several months now, they have been emerging as key alternatives to animal-based, polluting materials such as leather.

This is the case of grapes, the new darling of brands, who are using it to design sneakers and handbags.