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Telfar Bags, Vegan Leather and an Unexpected Lesson

The response to a tweet about the durability of Telfar’s Shopping bags contains an important takeaway for brands navigating the complex sustainable fashion space.
A guest wears a white sweater, a gold shiny leather Telfar shoulder bag, black shiny pants, a white latte wool scarf, outside Lacoste, during Paris Fashion Week - Womenswear Spring Summer 2022.
The response to a viral tweet about the durability of Telfar's faux leather Shopping bags points to the complexity of navigating the sustainable fashion space. (Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)

Telfar’s signature “Shopping” tote has become an

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