Vaute Couture debuts ready - to - wear line at New York Fashion Week . Founder Leanne Mai - ly Hilgart says line shows animal - free fashion can be sexy and stylish . It started with Hilgart 's desire for stylish winter coat that was n't ` ` accidentally vegan '' Today 's line offers alternative to traditional looks heavy on fur and leather .
Vaute Couture debuts ready-to-wear line at New York Fashion Week . Founder Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart says line shows animal-free fashion can be luxe and stylish . Company started with Hilgart 's desire for stylish winter coat that was n't `` accidentally vegan '' Vaute 's line offers alternative to runways looks heavy on fur and leather .