Joshua Katcher

Publisher, Discerning Brute

Joshua Katcher is an artist, writer, self-taught vegan chef, businessman, activist and television producer living in Brooklyn. He started TheDiscerningBrute.com in 2008 as a resource for ethically handsome men who want to make intelligent decisions concerning their lifestyles.

"April77 is a rock and roll inspired French label whose creator, Brice Partouche, is vegan. They have everything from waxed-cotton biker jackets to a shoe line called 'Good Guys Don't Wear Leather.'"

"Alternative Apparel is the place to go for basics. The line Alterative Earth features organic and recycled materials for everything from tees to polos, sweaters, and henleys."

"One of the best vegan shoe lines for men, featuring several styles including a classic lace-up boot, and wingtip ankle boot in faux leather."

"Another great resource for cruelty-free men's shoes. Check out their cap-toe oxfords, brogues, and wingtips."

"NOHARM is a UK-based men's shoe line specializing in professional and high fashion shoes and ankle boots for ethically responsible men."

"Matt & Nat has been making gorgeous bags and accessories from cruelty-free and recycled materials for years. Their high-standard of design aesthetic has garnered a huge following and gotten their bags onto the pages of the hottest magazines. "

"Hands-down, the best resource for silk-free ties."

"Trousers London is a London-based premium men's jeanswear label, launched in February 2008. With their sustainable foundations, Trousers London create an exclusive series of coveted designs in organic denim, moving away from disposable clothing trends towards a new tradition of collectible fashion."

"Culturata is an Italian, men's shirt label that uses organic cotton. These are the finest button-downs I've seen!"

"Loomstate is an organic cotton line that has truly brought organic cotton to the masses with an affordable capsule collection for Target. Launched in New York City in 2004 by designer Rogan Gregory and Scott Mackinlay Hahn, Loomstate was founded as a casual brand dedicated to creating demand for certified organic cotton using socially and environmentally responsible methods of production."