sustainable brands that slap
If you’re under the impression that creating a conscious wardrobe means sacrificing style, I’m here to prove you wrong. See below for six of my all-time favorite sustainable brands.
ABLE is an ethical fashion brand that employs and empowers women as a solution to end poverty. They sell clothes, jewelry and accessories, but their shoes and leather goods are my favorite! They make high quality pieces that are incredible substitutes to items you’d fall in love with at Nordstrom. Somehow the more their goods wear, the better they look. 10/10 recommend.
Reformation makes effortless silhouettes that celebrate the feminine figure and pioneer sustainable practices, focusing on people and progress each step of the way. They use low-impact materials, rescued deadstock fabrics, and repurposed vintage clothing. When I think of Reformation, I think of incredible fits and dependable quality. IMO, their stand-out selection of dresses is top-notch. You will 100% find me in a few of their dresses for events leading up to my wedding.
ana luisa creates sustainably-crafted pieces that bring joy to those who wear them, and to those who make them, with the conviction that luxury can be enjoyed without excess. They sell simple and beautiful pieces that can be worn everyday, and they’re just as good as they sound—I can attest!
Overproduction in fashion is one of the world’s biggest environmental threats, and ALOHAS refuseS to make that problem worse. Their pre-order system allows them to accurately anticipate demand levels prior to production, so they produce the amount of shoes they’re going to sell. A pretty cool concept. Like…take note, H&M. I just pre-ordered a pair of sandals as a birthday gift to myself and I am giving you permission to do the same.
By using only locally sourced, upcycled, and low impact materials, Whimsy + Row creates quality pieces that will last you for years to come. They seek out the best eco-friendly fabrics to bring you flirty and effortless pieces that are as stylish as they are sustainable. I recommend this brand for all of your capsule wardrobe stables and pieces that can transition through each season of the year.
Nearly all synthetic activewear is made from plastic, but GC makes theirs with materials that would otherwise clog landfills and pollute the earth. As a long-time lululemon gal, these truly do measure up in terms of quality, without the guilt (from a sustainability AND wallet standpoint). If you’re looking for a cute new workout set, look no further.
…and there’s more where that came from! Until next time, I hope you’ll keep these brands in mind as you build out your spring and summer wardrobes.
xx
leah d
