The best sustainable fashion brands
We've rounded up our favourite brands giving back to the planet with feel-good fashion, from denim and sportswear to clothing for mini eco-warriors
Sustainable fashion brands
Fast fashion is a dirty business. It's wreaking havoc on our planet, with inexpensive clothing produced greedily and rapidly by mass-market retailers in knee-jerk responses to the latest trends. It's an epidemic that shows little sign of slowing down. That's why now, more than ever, shopping sustainably is so appealing and important.
(Image: EDUN)
EDUN:
EDUN is the high-end sartorial gem delivering trend-led designs that are good for the planet. Based in New York, the brand works with artisans, manufacturers and community-based initiatives to develop high-quality designer products that celebrate ethical and sustainable fashion.
Browse the collection here
BEAUMONT ORGANIC:
Luxury ethical womenswear brand Beaumont Organic's ethos is all about consciously investing in sustainable fashion sourced from organic materials. Beaumont Organic's designs are born in Manchester, and utilise a transparent supply chain that ensures farmers get a good deal.
Browse the website here
MISHA NONOO:
Bedroom meets the boardroom in the designs of American desginer Misha Nonoo (reportedly the person who introduced Prince Harry to Meghan Markle). Her emphasis on quality means that each piece is guaranteed a long life in your wardrobe, and she uses innovative production and distribution to avoid unnecessary waste, only working with one seasoned factory for ethical practices.
Browse the website here
People Tree
Created over thirty years ago and the only brand to be credited by the World Fair Trade Organization, People Tree is a veteran in sustainable clothing. Each of People Tree's products are made to the highest ethical and sustainable standard and actively supports farmers, producers and artisans through 14 producer groups, in 6 countries.
Browse the website here
From biodegradable yoga mats to leggings that reduce landfill, rely on these sustainable sportswear brands for your next workout:
LEAGUE COLLECTIVE:
From leggings for barre-ballerinas to sports bras for million-dollar boxer babes, League Collective creates high-performance, completely sustainable sportswear for women. Reduce landfill as you sweat.
Browse the website here
MANDUKA:
Manduka yoga mats are high-tech, super durable and - perhaps most importantly - biodegradable and made from non-Amazon harvested tree rubber.
Browse the website here
ADRENNA:
Each Adrenna product is customisable and made to order, just for you, from the finest technical eco-fabrics from Italy that reduce your environmental impact without sacrificing style, function or quality.
Browse the website here
(Image: Adidas)
Production of sneakers has often proven to be damaging to the environment, with the Sole Supplier's sustainable sneaker guide revealing that 'sneakers have a high carbon footprint as they typically have many parts which, involve injection molding, foaming, heating, cutting and sewing.' Reject these environmental aggressors with the following brands:
ADIDAS:
Adidas launched a new, 100% recyclable trainer at the end of April, cementing its position as a major sports retailer at the forefront of the drive to make mainstream, accessible fashion more eco-friendly. The shoe is made from a single material - thermoplastic polyutherane - and fuses pieces together with heat rather than glue.
Browse the website here
ALLBIRDS:
Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds has sold well over a million sneakers in the US, and has now opened up shop in Covent Garden so that Londoners can get their fix. With soles made from sugarcane and upper fabrics from either eucalyptus trees or naturally-made merino wool, they're stylish, fuss-free and high-tech.
Browse the website here
GOODNEWS
London-based footwear brand Good News produces baseball-style trainers, created using sustainable materials including recycled rubber soles, organic cotton uppers and straw, as well as recycled eco-lite footbed.
Browse the website here
Production of denim is a major contributor to environmental damage, using huge amounts water as well as polluting it. The following brands are working to turn around denim's wrongs.
RE/DONE:
Re/Done denim began its journey in 2014 in LA, re-purposing vintage Levi jeans. Now, the brand has expanded to create its own cult denim line based on best-selling styles from vintage collections.
REFORMATION:
Cult LA brand Reformation is famous for making sustainable fashion cool. Worn by everyone from Emily Ratajkowski to Lena Dunham, it's the secret ingredient to influencer style that won't break the bank. Ref Jeans - arriving in a number of styles, washes and sizes - are made using deadstock and sustainably-sourced fibres.
E.L.V DENIM:
E.L.V. (East London Vintage) utilises discarded denim and reworks it into a new pair of jeans, minimising waste, water and carbon footprints.
(Image: Mini Rodini)
Kidswear brands to help your mini eco-warrior fix the planet they'll grow up on:
MUDDY PUDDLES:
Muddy Puddles was born on a farm in Devon in 2010, and offers a fantastic range of kid's waterproofs and outdoor clothing for you to choose from. Their collections are eco-friendly and made from recycled fabrics with sustainable sourcing and production.
Browse the website here
THE BRIGHT COMPANY:
Adorable, luxurious and stylish sleepwear for kids, made with super-soft fabrics, no chemical treatments, using GOTS certified organic cotton. Peaceful mind, peaceful sleep.
Browse the website here
MINI RODINI:
Mini Rodini is a gorgeous online destination for those who are after sustainable clothes and accessories for children aged between 0 and 11.
Browse the website here
SUSTAINABLE WOMENSWEAR BRANDS
(Image: EDUN)
EDUN:
EDUN is the high-end sartorial gem delivering trend-led designs that are good for the planet. Based in New York, the brand works with artisans, manufacturers and community-based initiatives to develop high-quality designer products that celebrate ethical and sustainable fashion.
Browse the collection here
BEAUMONT ORGANIC:
Luxury ethical womenswear brand Beaumont Organic's ethos is all about consciously investing in sustainable fashion sourced from organic materials. Beaumont Organic's designs are born in Manchester, and utilise a transparent supply chain that ensures farmers get a good deal.
Browse the website here
MISHA NONOO:
Bedroom meets the boardroom in the designs of American desginer Misha Nonoo (reportedly the person who introduced Prince Harry to Meghan Markle). Her emphasis on quality means that each piece is guaranteed a long life in your wardrobe, and she uses innovative production and distribution to avoid unnecessary waste, only working with one seasoned factory for ethical practices.
Browse the website here
People Tree
Created over thirty years ago and the only brand to be credited by the World Fair Trade Organization, People Tree is a veteran in sustainable clothing. Each of People Tree's products are made to the highest ethical and sustainable standard and actively supports farmers, producers and artisans through 14 producer groups, in 6 countries.
Browse the website here
SUSTAINABLE SPORTSWEAR BRANDS:
From biodegradable yoga mats to leggings that reduce landfill, rely on these sustainable sportswear brands for your next workout:
LEAGUE COLLECTIVE:
From leggings for barre-ballerinas to sports bras for million-dollar boxer babes, League Collective creates high-performance, completely sustainable sportswear for women. Reduce landfill as you sweat.
Browse the website here
MANDUKA:
Manduka yoga mats are high-tech, super durable and - perhaps most importantly - biodegradable and made from non-Amazon harvested tree rubber.
Browse the website here
ADRENNA:
Each Adrenna product is customisable and made to order, just for you, from the finest technical eco-fabrics from Italy that reduce your environmental impact without sacrificing style, function or quality.
Browse the website here
SUSTAINABLE TRAINER BRANDS:
(Image: Adidas)
Production of sneakers has often proven to be damaging to the environment, with the Sole Supplier's sustainable sneaker guide revealing that 'sneakers have a high carbon footprint as they typically have many parts which, involve injection molding, foaming, heating, cutting and sewing.' Reject these environmental aggressors with the following brands:
ADIDAS:
Adidas launched a new, 100% recyclable trainer at the end of April, cementing its position as a major sports retailer at the forefront of the drive to make mainstream, accessible fashion more eco-friendly. The shoe is made from a single material - thermoplastic polyutherane - and fuses pieces together with heat rather than glue.
Browse the website here
ALLBIRDS:
Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds has sold well over a million sneakers in the US, and has now opened up shop in Covent Garden so that Londoners can get their fix. With soles made from sugarcane and upper fabrics from either eucalyptus trees or naturally-made merino wool, they're stylish, fuss-free and high-tech.
Browse the website here
GOODNEWS
London-based footwear brand Good News produces baseball-style trainers, created using sustainable materials including recycled rubber soles, organic cotton uppers and straw, as well as recycled eco-lite footbed.
Browse the website here
SUSTAINABLE DENIM BRANDS:
Production of denim is a major contributor to environmental damage, using huge amounts water as well as polluting it. The following brands are working to turn around denim's wrongs.
RE/DONE:
Re/Done denim began its journey in 2014 in LA, re-purposing vintage Levi jeans. Now, the brand has expanded to create its own cult denim line based on best-selling styles from vintage collections.
REFORMATION:
Cult LA brand Reformation is famous for making sustainable fashion cool. Worn by everyone from Emily Ratajkowski to Lena Dunham, it's the secret ingredient to influencer style that won't break the bank. Ref Jeans - arriving in a number of styles, washes and sizes - are made using deadstock and sustainably-sourced fibres.
E.L.V DENIM:
E.L.V. (East London Vintage) utilises discarded denim and reworks it into a new pair of jeans, minimising waste, water and carbon footprints.
SUSTAINABLE KIDS FASHION BRANDS:
Kidswear brands to help your mini eco-warrior fix the planet they'll grow up on:
MUDDY PUDDLES:
Muddy Puddles was born on a farm in Devon in 2010, and offers a fantastic range of kid's waterproofs and outdoor clothing for you to choose from. Their collections are eco-friendly and made from recycled fabrics with sustainable sourcing and production.
Browse the website here
THE BRIGHT COMPANY:
Adorable, luxurious and stylish sleepwear for kids, made with super-soft fabrics, no chemical treatments, using GOTS certified organic cotton. Peaceful mind, peaceful sleep.
Browse the website here
MINI RODINI:
Mini Rodini is a gorgeous online destination for those who are after sustainable clothes and accessories for children aged between 0 and 11.
Browse the website here
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