Contemporary luxury is no longer defined solely by aesthetics or craftsmanship—it’s about the materials that shape it. In this evolving landscape, Desserto®, the Mexican vegan leather made from cactus, has emerged as a symbol of sustainable innovation in the high-fashion world.

From the runway to collectible design objects, these three collaborations prove how this plant-based biomaterial has seamlessly integrated into the world of haute couture without sacrificing character, quality, or creative vision.

1. Balenciaga

The French fashion house incorporated Desserto® into an oversized jacket that preserves the brand’s provocative aesthetic while initiating a vital conversation about the future of materials. The result is a statement piece that balances visual impact, structural integrity, and environmental consciousness.

2. Givenchy

Pushing the boundaries beyond fashion, Givenchy used Desserto® in the packaging design of its Couture Rose Perfecto lip balm, introducing plant-based leather into the world of luxury beauty. This collaboration redefines packaging through a lens of sustainable responsibility.

3. Karl Lagerfeld

As part of a collaboration with Amber Valletta, the Karl Lagerfeld brand integrated Desserto® into key wardrobe staples that reflect a vision where sustainability becomes part of the creative discourse—not just a symbolic gesture.

More than isolated partnerships, these alliances confirm Desserto®’s status as a material that can meet the demands of modern haute couture. They prove that today’s luxury— and tomorrow’s—can be aesthetic, innovative, and mindful at once.

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