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Ethical Fashion Brands You’ll Love to Shop From

It’s been quite a while (over a year!) since I posted a list of ethical brands here on Truncation. When I wrote that list, I had just started my ethical fashion journey and, well, I was kind of a newby.

So I did some research via google search and created a list.

Well I’ve learned a bit since then so I wanted to do an updated list for you guys.

So today I’m sharing 65 ethical fashion brands that I’ve come to know and love!

Now just as a disclaimer: There are many, many more brands than the ones I have listed below. One thing I have learned is that Instagram is a great way to find and connect with ethical brands so have some fun searching under #ethicalfashion or #fairfashion if you’re looking for new brands.

But with that said, here’s my updated list (listed alphabetically):


  • 31 Bits: 100% recycled bead products made by Ugandan women
  • Ace & Jig: cool textiles with lots of color and patterns
  • Agolde Jeans: Madewell esque denim styles, but more ethically produced.
  • Albion Fit: high quality swimwear and athletic wear in luxurious fabrics
  • Alternative Apparel: Basics in soft, high quality fabrics.
  • Amour Vert: A great place for basics, with a bit of a trendy spin
  • Angela Roi: vegan designer quality bags in sleek, minimal designs
  • Bead and Reel: a one stop shop for ethical fashion
  • Brass: a great place to get smart basics for working women.
  • Bryr Clogs: Every style of wooden clog you could want (not Vegan).
  • Christy Dawn: feminine fabrics with vintage inspiration. Lots of florals and pastels!
  • Claus Jewelry: fine jewelry in simple, minimal designs.
  • Corinne Collection: structured, minimalist pieces with high quality materials
  • Cuyana: timeless classics in neutral shades. Think elevated business casual.
  • Doen: So much dreaminess! Intricate details in vintage inspired pieces.
  • Dwell and Slumber: They only do one thing, but they do it well: buttery soft house dresses you can live in.
  • Eileen Fisher: an ethical fashion powerhouse. Lots of linen and modern cuts.
  • Either/Or NYC: Handmade leather sandals in classic, yet cool styles.
  • Elizabeth Suzanne: timeless classics in modern cuts and beautifully drapey fabrics.
  • Embers Cinders: For all you vintage lovers. She curates the most dreamy, vintage dresses.
  • Esby Apparel: High quality, timeless pieces meant to last for ages. Lots of structure, but easy to wear.
  • Everlane:  Ethical fashion made affordable and accessible.
  • FashionABLE: sustainably made leather goods and jewelry. Think designer quality bags and shoes.
  • Fibre Athletics: organic and recycled fair trade active wear. What’s not to love?
  • Finisterre: Think: ethical version of Billabong or Quicksilver.
  • Fortress of Inca: mens and womens leather shoes in trendy, yet classic styles.
  • Garmentory: a curated market chock full of boutiques and designers you’ll swoon over.
  • Grammar Company: Another one for you vintage lovers. Here you’ll find lots of 90’s cool pieces.
  • Hackwith Design House: Lots of small batch pieces that will ensure a unique addition to your closet.
  • Helpsy: Best summed up as the ethical version of Urban Outfitters.
  • Igigi: plus size dresses in curve flattering silhouettes.
  • It is Well L.A.: neutral basics in the softest fabrics
  • Jesse Kamm: Modern, California cool styles.
  • Little Mooney: Hand made play clothes for the little ones in your life.
  • Little Tienda: Inspired by Mexican artisanship. Lots of bright colors and embroidery.
  • Lotta from Stockholm: A more affordable version of the Swedish clog (with a few vegan options!)
  • Lykke Wullf: really unique pieces with a bit of an Anthropologie vibe.
  • Mini Mocks: Baby shoes and gear in ethical, non toxic materials.
  • Miranda Bennett Studio: Plant Dyed Apparel in soft, drapey styles.
  • Monkee Jeans: eco and ethical denim in a variety of on trend styles.
  • Naja: ethical lingerie. Enough said.
  • Nicora: American, handmade vegan shoes.
  • Nisolo:  Handmade, leather shoes and bags.
  • Noonday Collection: fair trade, artisan jewelry and accessories.
  • Nudie: ethical and organic cotton denim (plus other goodies)
  • Odd Bird Co.: Homemade Turkish textiles in modern silhouettes.
  • Off On: the place to go to find unique, quality linen and cotton hand sewn pieces.
  • Oliberte: outdoor inspired shoes and gear made in Africa in an effort to support workers’ rights.
  • Oma the Label: Black owned jewelry label with classic, cool pieces
  • Only Child: designed to be wardrobe workhouses. Clean lines in effortless fabrics and colors.
  • Ovate: Inspired by nature. Natural materials and basic color schemes.
  • Ozma: Classic silhouettes with a slightly boho vibe.
  • Pact: Your go to for simple basics and undergarments.
  • Patagonia: A mainstream brand for outdoorsy and active lifestyle apparel.
  • People Tree: One of the original and more well known ethical companies. Best described as trendy yet basic.
  • Power of my People: Simple linen shirts that are anything but simple.
  • pRana: Another mainstream brand for active lifestyles. Great swimwear and yoga apparel as well.
  • Pyne & Smith: Linen dresses handmade in California
  • Purse & Clutch: Pretty simple: artisan made handbags.
  • Raven + Lilly: eco friendly clothing, bags, and accesories in a variety of style aesthetics
  • Re/done: repurposed vintage Levi denim. You can’t get much cooler than that.
  • Reformation: your place to shop for trendy fashion while still staying sustainable.
  • Ruke: all things knitwear, including slippers and baby clothing!
  • Shin + NA: basic, timeless and minimal canvas/linen bags
  • Sotela: elevated basics in easy silhouettes.
  • Sseko: the place to go for ethical sandals (plus other accessories).
  • St. Agni: handmade shoes, accessories, and clothes. If you’re looking for mules, look no further.
  • Study 34: refined basics with high quality materials. Think: modern take on basics.
  • Sugar Candy Mountain: California cool in the dreamiest silhouettes.
  • Sydney Brown Shoes: High End Luxury shoes in modern silhouettes.
  • Synergy Organics: a wide range of organic clothing for both every day and active wear.
  • Thought: (formerly Brain Tree Clothing) organic fabrics (including vegan options) in work for you styles.
  • Thread Co.: known for their customizable styles, they also have great basics in soft fabrics.
  • Tradlands: menswear inspired staples.
  • Tree Fairfax: black owned leather bags in the coolest shapes.
  • Tribe Alive: fair trade artisan clothes, accessories/jewelry, and bags made by impoverished women.
  • Two Fold Clothing: small batch clothing in modern silhouettes
  • Vetta: seasonal five piece capsules that are meant to be versatile and worn together.
  • Wakened Apparel: 10% of your purchase is donated to charity. Clothing for men, women and children.
  • Wind Charmer: Vintage inspired children’s clothing.

So let me know! What are your favorite ethical brands? Are they on this list, or did I miss something? I plan to update this list as we go, so let me know and I’ll add it!

Until next time,

Karin

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    1. For jeans, I typically go with made in America jeans. AG is my go to for denim… they are pricier, but the quality is so good!

  1. I love Finisterre (it’s a cold-water surf company based in the UK selling sweaters, trousers etc, and surf gear.) They have an awesome backstory on their wool sourcing: they saved a variety of sheep from going extinct and now have a growing herd that provide the wool for their clothes. They have also just introduced a new swimwear line made from recycled plastic fishing nets -ECONYL- helping to clean up the oceans. Pretty awesome to me!

    I also like Nudie Jeans, ethically and environmentally responsible.

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