Handbags and hats made of mushroom leather could become the next luxury items for brands like Hermès

• MycoWorks makes alternative leather from mycelium, the network of fungus that can become a mushroom.
• The company will open its first commercial plant in September to supply luxury brands like Hermès.
• Fashion brands are investing in materials that don't use animals or plastic to meet climate goals.
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The humble mushroom could be the next must-have accessory.