I desperately want the puffer alternative coat. Sigh.

http://www.vautecouture.com/c-2-coats.aspx

I understand why the prices are so high, but it doesn't make them any more affordable. Apparently the earlier you pre-order the items, the more generous the discount--up to 45%. I wish I had known in September

From the site:

"I spent 8 months of fabric research (and life savings and neverending 60-80 hour work weeks) while creating the opening line and so the fabrics are brand new technology, recyclable and recycled fabrics, that are 100% vegan, and built for a real winter (they’re warmer than wool coats!), with heat retaining, wind proof, snow resistant fabrics, and all constructed locally. Your purchase supports my work to move the fashion industry forward with vegan eco fabrics, but also supports the cutting edge fabric mills I work with, local workers, and the nonprofits I support. The label has been featured on Oprah.com, in Marie Claire Magazine, In Style Germany, on Fox TV’s BONES, TeenVogue.com, and on the cover of VegNews Magazine since launching last Fall. We’ve been called 1 of the “Top 7 Emerging Green Designers of 2009″ (Ecouterre) and 1 of “40 Redefining Green” (Grist.org) and celebrity supporters include Alicia Silverstone, Emily Deschanel, BooBoo Stewart, Ally Sheedy, and Ginnifer Goodwin."

Anyway, have a look around. There are some stunning designs there.