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Is Lucy & Yak vegan? Who owns Lucy & Yak?

UK-based clothing brand specialising in organic and recycled clothing, particularly dungarees, dresses, and apparel made from sustainable materials.

Fashion & AccessoriesLast verified 13 September 2026

The short answer

Lucy & Yak is owned by Lucy & Yak Employee Ownership Trust. Only some products are vegan. Not yet verified by us.

  • Is Lucy & Yak vegan?

    Some vegan lines

    Only some products are vegan

    Company's own statementSource: Apart Style
  • Is Lucy & Yak cruelty-free?

    Unverified

    Not yet verified by us

  • Does Lucy & Yak or its owner sell animal products?

    No animal products

    Lucy & Yak does not use animal-derived materials in its clothing. Products are free from leather, fur, and wool. However, the brand states it uses recycled wool, which is derived from animal sources but sourced secondhand. The ownership chain (employee-owned via EOT, employees as beneficiaries) involves no known animal agriculture business.

  • Who owns Lucy & Yak?

    Lucy & Yak Employee Ownership Trust

    Owned by Lucy & Yak Employee Ownership Trust

    Official registrySource: Apart Style

Last verified 13 September 2026

Ownership chain

  1. Brand

    Lucy & Yak

  2. Parent company

    Lucy & Yak Employee Ownership Trust

    Animal-testing position not yet verified.

    Last verified 13 September 2026

Certifications

  • B Corp

    active

    Checked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry

    B Corp: Lucy & Yak is recorded as certified.

  • GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)

    active

    Checked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry

    GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard): Lucy & Yak is recorded as certified.

  • GRS (Global Recycle Standard)

    active

    Checked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry

    GRS (Global Recycle Standard): Lucy & Yak is recorded as certified.

  • OCS (Organic Content Standard)

    active

    Checked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry

    OCS (Organic Content Standard): Lucy & Yak is recorded as certified.

  • OEKO-TEX

    active

    Checked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry

    OEKO-TEX: Lucy & Yak is recorded as certified.

What this means

Our record lists Lucy & Yak as a brand of Lucy & Yak Employee Ownership Trust. Ownership is a separate question from how a product is made: a brand can hold its own certifications while its parent company operates under different policies.

Lucy & Yak appears on 5 schemes we check: B Corp, GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), GRS (Global Recycle Standard), OCS (Organic Content Standard), OEKO-TEX. Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.

We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Lucy & Yak Employee Ownership Trust, so we make no claim either way. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lucy & Yak vegan?
Only some products are vegan. Recorded status: some vegan lines, last verified 13 September 2026.
Who owns Lucy & Yak?
Lucy & Yak is recorded as owned by Lucy & Yak Employee Ownership Trust.
Is Lucy & Yak cruelty-free?
Not yet verified by us. Recorded status: unverified, last verified 13 September 2026.
Does Lucy & Yak Employee Ownership Trust test on animals?
We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Lucy & Yak Employee Ownership Trust. Until we can source one, we leave it unverified rather than guess.

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