Not Mink fur… as if! The Mink of which we speak is deliciously fun and bright Rebecca Brough Mink’s eponymous line out of Cali. Rebecca, a former model, has devoted her entire life to the mission of preserving the planet and the humane treatment of animals. She was torn (like many of us) between the high-end fashion she loved and lived, and the animals and planet she adored. Noticing the lack of luxe vegan shoes in the marketplace, she made it her mission to start her line in 2000.
MINK shoes are crafted from non-animal products like cork, denim, linen, faux fur, lnstead of leather, suede, pelts, and skins (ew). We heart ’em because they adhere to a “strict policy of animal preservation, protection, and safeguarding” in its designs. Each shoe is handmade, extremely unique, and offered in a very limited production, they are practically custom ordered. In fact, to order them you actually need to email to order. And It’s not only normies like us who heart MINK. Celebs like Daryl Hannah, Cindy Crawford, and Pamela Anderson are pretty bonkers for them too. Pamela hearts her MINK shoes so much she says “I wear them to bed.” If that’s not a testimonial, we aren’t sure what is!
What are our favorites? The Vulture (above) is a heeled cork wedge with intricate silver and black criss-cross strap. The sexy double strap and sky high leg lengthening fabulosity of this style made three men randomly touch my feet the night I wore them out.
The Hen style is perfect for a gold dress and lots of bangles.
The Silver/Blonde will match all your summer dresses.
This flat is not only Fifth Avenue chic, it’s comfier than slippers! Perfect for work; jeans/ blazer combo.
To order any of the styles featured above or on the MINK site, email [email protected]. They will ship to you directly or send you to a local boutique that carries your preferred style. Shop on, Sistren!