Leonardo DiCaprio throws his support behind vegan trainer brand loved by Hollywood A-listers and royalty – with pairs selling for an eye-popping £200
Climate activist Leonardo DiCaprio has invested his cash in vegan footwear brand LØCI MailOnline has learned.
The British label is popular amongst his fellow A-listers as well as royalty, including Ben Affleck, Eva Longoria, Meghan Markle and Princess Eugenie.
Leo first threw his support behind the company in October last year saying at the time: ‘I am proud to be an investor in LØCI, a brand dedicated to minimising its environmental impact, and centred around creating cruelty-free, ethical footwear.’
LØCI’s sneakers come in numerous colours and designs, but are not cheap and cost on average of £200 a pair.
The brand boasts about ‘ethical fashion without sacrificing on style’ and uses ‘premium repurposed ocean and land plastic’, which was no doubt a draw for climate activist Leo.
Helping hands: Climate activist Leonardo DiCaprio has invested cash in vegan trainer brand LØCI MailOnline has learned
Pricey: LØCI’s stylish footwear, which boast numerous colours and styles, are not cheap and cost on average £200 a pair
100% vegan, cruelty-free, and unisex, LØCI sneakers are handmade in Porto, Portugal using recycled ocean plastics, as well as renewable and biodegradable materials where possible to help deliver a stylish eco-conscious sneaker.
Production is scaled up or down in response to demand to manage environmental impact. 10% of online profits on every pair purchased are donated to conservation charities focused on protecting wildlife.
James Blunt‘s aristocrat wife Sofia has also designed a range for the label which benefited the Blue Marine Foundation.
Earlier this year Titanic star Leo risked accusations of eco-hypocrisy as he was seen leaving Porto Cervo, Sardinia via a private airport.
The actor who is a noted climate activist, boarded a plane at Olbia Private Airport which has its own private jet terminal for wealthy travellers.
It comes as he has travelled between the US and cities such as London, Milan, and Paris over recent months – accumulating over 12,000 miles of travel.
Leo has previously come under fire for his use of gas-guzzling private jets.
In 2016, he was ridiculed for an 8,000 mile trip via private jet from Europe to New York City to accept an award for his environmental activism.
Shoes: The British label is popular amongst his fellow A-listers including Ben Affleck
Style: Royalty are also believed to love the label including Meghan Markle (pictured) and Princess Eugenie
Seal of approval: Eva Longoria (R) and Mila Kunis (L) have both been spotted wearing the swanky footwear
Carbon emissions for private jets vary, but by some accounts are more than 37 times higher than flying commercial.
It comes after the actor has been at the centre of a controversy – following his public kiss with Italian model Vittoria Ceretti, 25, in Ibiza earlier this month.
And The Hollywood star has received some backlash on Twitter for dating yet another younger model.
The Revenant sensation was seen in a passionate clinch with his new flame Vittoria during a recent visit to Hi Ibiza nightclub on the Spanish party island.
He has a reputation for only dating women 25 or under and famously tends to break up with them after they pass the milestone – as he did with his last serious girlfriend Camila Morrone, now 26.
After the pictures emerged with Vittoria, many were quick to ridicule him for the fact it wouldn’t be a long relationship as she will turn 26 next June.
One wrote: ‘She gonna be gone before this tweet is done,’ while another joked: ‘One more year and he won’t look at her again.’
Leonardo and Vittoria, who have a 23 year age gap, were spotted gazing lovingly into each others eyes before they locked lips while partying at the venue until 4:30am.
