Kerin, for guys & dolls

While searching for a new briefcase (one more week, and I’m off to DC for the legal internship!), I came across a fantastic new fashion find that I’m excited to share with you.  Kerin, based in New Haven, offers a collection of high-end vegan fashion brands for women and men. It’s an eclectic mix, sure to appeal to all of us who are looking for the hottest trends while keeping our closets cruelty-free: “All our fashions are environmentally friendly, animal friendly, and people friendly.”

The online store would be a great one-stop shop for Father’s Day presents. Check out the microfiber satin ties ($33-$75). S-n-a-z-z-y.  Kerin also has shoes, belts, wallets, bags and tee-shirts for the guys. With well-known designers such as Novacas, Vegetarian Shoes, and Matt & Nat, you know you can’t go wrong here.

And there’s plenty for the “dolls” on this site as well.  First, there’s the shoes.  While I’m forever loyal to MooShoes when it comes to browsing around various top-notch brands (the New Yorker in me, of course), I’m so happy to see another site that brings together some of my favorites, such as Olsenhaus and Beyond Skin.  The handbags selection is more extensive here, including some creative bags that are a little flirty and playful and could be a nice switch for an evening out on the town.  Kerin offers plenty of other fashion fun, too – everything from dresses to coats, in addition to jewelry, accessories, and gifts. I’m most tempted by the Tuscan Blood Orange Gift Set ($16), which consists of travel-sized versions of Pacifica’s soy candle, body butter, solid perfume, and a little book of matches. Can I add that to my birthday wish-list, please?

One more thing to like about this site: Kerin features a custom-designed “Charity Tee” ($25) each season, and all profits go to animal rescue charities. Designers are invited to submit their own designs for future charity tees.  So if you’re reading this post and you’ve got the designer gene in you, consider submitting some ideas – and let me know if you become the next tee!

Oh… and if you’re wondering how the briefcase search turned out, I went with the Yorke by Matt & Nat. I love it and it hasn’t even arrived yet.

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