Euroglam Featured in Ottawa Times: Portuguese Cork Fashion Returns to The Vegan Fashion Show

he bark of the cork oak tree without cutting the tree down. The bark regenerates naturally, allowing the tree to continue growing while cork can be harvested again over time.

This unique process is one of the reasons cork has remained such an important material in Portugal for generations.

But sustainability is only part of what makes us love it.

Cork Is Fashion

At Euroglam, we do not see cork simply as a substitute for another material.

Cork has its own identity.

Its texture, natural variations, softness, and distinctive appearance make every piece unique.

It can feel organic while still looking sophisticated. It can be practical enough for everyday life while bringing something unexpected to an outfit.

Our handbags, wallets, backpacks, and accessories are designed to show that natural materials can belong just as naturally in contemporary fashion.

And every time our pieces appear on a runway, in a publication, or in the hands of a new customer, another person gets the opportunity to see cork differently.

More Than a Fashion Show

One of the things that makes The Vegan Fashion Show distinctive is its focus on education alongside fashion.

As Ottawa Times explored in its feature, the event introduces models and audiences to conversations about sustainability, animal-free materials, and innovation before those materials even reach the runway.

The show creates a space where designers, models, environmental advocates, fashion lovers, and curious consumers can come together.

That approach strongly connects with what Euroglam hopes to accomplish.

We want our pieces to look beautiful, but we also want them to start conversations.

Where did this material come from?

How was it harvested?

Why cork?

And how can something so closely connected to nature become a contemporary fashion accessory?

Those conversations are part of what makes sharing Euroglam with new audiences so rewarding.

From Toronto to Ottawa

Our participation in The Vegan Fashion Show in Toronto in 2025 was an important moment for Euroglam.

Seeing our cork accessories on the runway demonstrated how naturally the material could become part of a modern fashion environment.

Now, the journey continues in Ottawa.

The Ottawa Times feature included photography of Euroglam accessories from the Toronto runway while looking ahead to the next edition of The Vegan Fashion Show.

For us, that connection between the two events makes the feature especially meaningful.

It represents another step in Euroglam’s journey as we continue introducing Portuguese cork fashion to audiences across Canada.

Portuguese Heritage, Contemporary Design

Cork has a deep connection to Portugal, and that heritage remains an essential part of Euroglam.

Our goal is to take a material with generations of history and present it in a way that feels contemporary, elegant, and relevant to everyday life.

From the Portuguese cork oak forests to a Canadian runway, every Euroglam piece carries a story.

It is a story about nature.

About craftsmanship.

About design.

And about discovering new possibilities in materials that have been around for centuries.

Another Milestone for Euroglam

We are grateful to Ottawa Times for including Euroglam in its coverage and for helping introduce cork fashion to another audience.

We are also excited to return to The Vegan Fashion Show and continue being part of a growing conversation around fashion, materials, and sustainability.

Thank you to everyone who continues to follow and support Euroglam.

From our customers and collaborators to the models, photographers, organizers, and publications sharing our story, every step helps us bring Portuguese cork a little further.