Richa Chadha, Milind Soman’s Deivee, LFW win PETA India Vegan Fashion Awards 2020

By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Nov 26 (IANSlife) As awareness of animal abuse and suffering grows and the demand for cruelty-free clothing and accessories skyrockets, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has announced the winners of its Vegan Fashion Awards 2020.

The award recognises brands and individuals ushering forth animal-free fashion.

Bollywood actress Richa Chadha has won the award for Best Vegan Style Icon, while Milind Somans apparel brand Deivee has received the title of Best Vegan Activewear.Heres the complete list of winners in different categories: · Best Fashion Moment: Lakmé Fashion Weeks Sustainable Fashion Day (which was leather-free)· Best Vegan Trainers: adidas Indias Unisex adidas Originals Continental 80 Shoes · Best Vegan Style Icon: Richa Chadha (who was quoted as saying, "I am one of those people who would always not only wear natural fabric [but also] choose cotton over silk and leather.I am against a lifestyle that goes against nature.

")· Best Vegan Activewear: Deivee by Milind Soman· Best Vegan Wool: Faborg (its WEGANOOL™ is made from Calotropis plants)· Best Vegan Leather: Malai (made using waste from the coconut industry)· Best Vegan Womens Shoes: Papa Dont Preach by Shubhika· Best Vegan Mens Shoes: The Alternate· Best Vegan Bags: Broke Mate· Best Vegan Sarees: Ghatkopar Cloth StoresPETA India Senior Media and Celebrity Projects Coordinator Monica Chopra, says: "The forward-thinking winners of PETA Indias awards take fashion and compassion seriously.They make it easy to have a killer look without killing animals."(Puja Gupta can be contacted at puja.g@ians.