Vegan Business Talk

In this episode I interview Justin Mead, owner of Vegan Style footwear and accessories store in Melbourne, Australia. Starting out with humble beginnings in two small rooms sharing with a vegan cafe and only open two days a week, to opening a flagship retail store in the vegan-friendly hub on Brunswick Street, the company has grown to become a market leader in the provision of high-quality, fashionable and stylish products that are made without harming animals and minimizing impact on the environment. Vegan Style carries a diverse range of brands in women’s and men’s styles from across the globe, including its house brand Zette. Among the innovative eco-friendly materials used in some products are recycled PET bottles and laser-cut wood from ethically managed forests. Also, Vegan Style recently became the first retailer in Australia to carry sneakers made from Pinatex, a leather-alternative made from pineapple leaves. Justin started Vegan Style in 2010 while still working full time in web development for