Over the years, more and more people are made aware of the consequences that come with fashion. More serious issues consist of modern slavery, child labor, contributing to 92 million tons of textile waste, and being responsible for over 20% of global wastewater. Fortunately, sustainable and ethical fashion brands have been gaining traction for the past few years, raising awareness of grievous social and environmental concerns that fashion brings and at the same time, teaching us that dressing up beautifully doesn’t need to be nature-damaging.
If you are looking to get away from fast fashion and into the world of sustainable clothing, here are the best ethical fashion brands that you might want to try out!
The Classic T-Shirt Company
One way to sustainable fashion is by building yourself a capsule wardrobe. The overall concept is lessening your spending by creating a versatile set of clothes that can be worn throughout the year. And always a must in every capsule wardrobe is basic t-shirts. But what better than a sustainable basic t-shirt? Well, the Classic T-Shirt Company got your back.
The company’s organic cotton products are Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified, this means that it has passed ecological and social criteria, and are made in the USA. Their products are also pre-shrunk so there’s no worry of accidentally shrinking your shirt in the dryer.
Everlane
Everlane is a wonderful brand filled with minimalist items for that simple and versatile uniform all year round. But the best thing about this brand is each fashion piece is guaranteed to be made in factories that promise fair wages, reasonable hours, and a safe working environment.
All of their products are made with premium and durable materials that we are sure would stay with you for years to come!
Noctu
One of the greatest feelings at the end of the day is shedding off your casual daywear and slipping into lazy home clothes or nightwear. But we believe that if you are wearing sustainable clothes while you are outside, nothing should stop you from wearing ethically-made nighties as well.
Enter Noctu, a sustainable nightwear company that creates a stunning collection of minimalist pajama sets, nightgowns, and sweatpants, made with long-lasting GOTS certified organic cotton that we are sure you’ll love lounging in.
Vetta Capsule
Another fashion brand you can start with if you are looking into building your capsule wardrobe is Vetta Capsule. The brand is committed to using only sustainable fabrics on its items. They utilize responsible factories for production and have a wonderful collection with versatile fashion pieces to mix and match. The brand even offers a collection of 5 pieces that are guaranteed to be worn in 30 different ways.
Patagonia
Patagonia is one of the first companies committed to creating sustainable and ethical fashion items. From the start, the brand had everything under control such as utilizing ethical factories, using recycled materials and organic cotton, and creating products that’ll last a lifetime. One bright idea we love from this company is by creating a collection made from worn clothing, which advocates for fewer wastes.
Kotn
Another great ethical fashion brand on the list is Kotn and its ultra-soft basics are made from Egyptian cotton. Kotn creates all of its products in a fair and safe environment. From farms to factories, Kotn assures that you are wearing sustainably-made quality clothes. The company is even helping suppliers shift to organic!
And hear this, Kotn has helped over 100,000 lives in Egypt by building schools and funding over 2,000 farms.
Whimsy + Row
For a touch of femininity and elegance, Whimsy + Row offers flirty dresses to practical classics that will surely have your womanly side giggling from joy. The brand creates sustainable and high-quality pieces for a modern woman. Most of their products are well-loved staples that just can’t be missed! The majority of Whimsy + Row’s items are responsibly made in Los Angeles from deadstock fabrics, which means it utilizes would-be waste material and creates a wonderful and pretty fashion item out of it.
tentree
tentree’s products are made with sustainable and comfortable materials, including Tencel, hemp, and organic cotton. It is designed in Canada and guarantees to be manufactured through ethical factories. The company makes cozy sweat sets, t-shirts, cardigans, dresses, and jackets for the whole family. It’s a one-stop-shop and we love that!
And the best thing about this brand is that it plants 10 trees for every item purchased. Currently, the company has already planted approximately 61 million trees and aims to plant 1 billion trees by 2030.
Boden
For 30 years, Boden has stayed in the UK, making rounds in the country’s thriving fashion industry. It had a good run and has now decided to take the world by storm. The brand is more than committed to responsible sourcing, fair trade, ethical practices, and eco-friendly options in the 15 countries it has factories in.
The brand has a wonderful collection for the family. From men’s chinos to women’s work dresses to children’s clothing. Most of their women’s dresses are designed with flattering silhouettes and eye-catching patterns that we are you’ll love!
Reformation
The thing with trendy and in-season fashion items is that once the hype has died down, the clothes are shoved at the back of the closet until it becomes relevant again. For some, it’s kept until the appropriate season cycles back in. But Reformation is something else. It has designed clothing items that are stylish all year round and are suitable for different seasons and occasions.
The brand is based in Los Angeles and creates items from sustainable and upcycled materials. It also ensures that these items are made in a fair wage environment. Each time comes with a description of its environmental footprint.
