Spring has finally sprung here in Philadelphia, and all I can say is thank goodness! I was getting so tired of wearing heavy coats and scarves. Over the past month or so, most days I would leave the house underdressed hoping that maybe I could will spring to come sooner…that really didn’t work. All that I achieved […]
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Made in the USA. NICORA Shoes.
Handmade, cruelty- free, eco-friendly, socially conscious shoes? Sign me up! If you haven’t heard of NICORA shoes, pull up a chair. You are going to want to read this. Stephanie Nicora is the designer and founder of NICORA, a Los Angeles based footwear company that creates quality, sustainable vegan shoes. What sets NICORA apart from […]
Accessorize Compassioniately and Fashionably with Truth Belts
Take it from this Fashionista – it hasn’t been easy to find durable, quality, belts that are not leather and also stylish. I’ve had drawers full of plastic & pvc belts that crack & tear after a few months. Not cute. We have good news at Chic Vegan! Truth Belts, from Canada, offer fantastic […]
Vegan Footwear
Last summer I was staying at a friend’s house, and when we decided to go out to dinner I wished aloud that I had brought a nicer pair of shoes to wear. She offered me a pair out of her closet, and when I asked if she had any non-leather shoes I could borrow, she […]
Interview Series: Stephanie Nicora of Nicora Johns Shoes
Stephanie Nicora is the lovely, talented, & creative mind behind the ethical footwear brand Nicora Johns. Nicora Johns shoes are 100% vegan, eco-friendly, cruelty-free, and ethically crafted in the USA. Last year, with the help of a wildly successful kickstarter campaign (and I am so happy to say I was a backer!), Nicora Johns took the vegan fashion world by […]