12 stylish and sustainable fashions to shop for Earth Day
It can be difficult to balance sustainability and style, but this Earth Day, we present to you the future of fashion. Some of our best-loved brands have committed to sustainability practices that prove it’s possible to be both green and gorgeous.
The following 12 products were made by responsible artists and artisans who want to take care of our planet and your wardrobe.
Stella McCartney Eco Knotted Mesh Tote Bag
Since its founding in 2001, Stella McCartney has “never used leather, feathers, fur or skins” — refusing to compromise on its cruelty-free mission. The brand is innovating fashion by incorporating recycled materials into classic pieces, like this mesh tote made partly of apple waste.
Catbird NYC One O’Clock Tennis Earring
A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but recycled diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Catbird NYC knows this, and crafts brilliant-cut carat creations from recycled gems and 100% recycled gold. (Sold as a single earring.)
E.L.V. Denim Freya Slouchy Wide-Leg Jeans
Awarded the coveted “Great” ranking on sustainability accountability site “Good on You,” E.L.V. Denim reincarnates jeans out of materials that would otherwise be cast aside. The “Freya” bell bottoms are reconstructed from two pairs of vintage jeans — “waist” not, want not!
Prada Re-Edition 2005 Re-Nylon Bag
Eco-friendly actress Emma Watson and Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch are the faces of Prada’s 2024 Re-Nylon campaign, which uses “regenerated nylon yarn produced from recycled, purified, plastic trash collected in the ocean, fishing nets and textile waste fibers.” This bag — based on the iconic Prada mini hobo bag — is sleek, sustainable and stylish all in one.
Prota Fiori Ivy Artisana Cypress Mules
if a recycled-apple-skin product a day keeps fast fashion away, then Prota Fiori has you covered. The Ivy Artisana Cypress Mules from the B-Corp certified shoemakers incorporate responsible materials, from recycled apple and grape skins, to recycled cardboard, to vegetable tanned leather.
Gabriela Hearst William Coat in Double-Face Recycled Cashmere
Luxury meets longevity in this Gabriela Hearst jacket made of 100% recycled cashmere. The brand has championed sustainability since its debut in 2015, inspired by its eponymous founder’s experience growing up on a ranch in Uruguay.
Reformation Prim Linen Dress
Reformation is committed to transparency in production, which is how we know that the Prim linen dress has a carbon footprint approximately 60% lower than the average. Any piece you purchase from the carbon-neutral brand will inform you of its environmental impact, and by 2025 Ref hopes to use 100% recycled, regenerative and renewable materials.
Solios The Solar Classic Watch
What do Lorde and Solios watches have in common? Answer: Solar power. The Solar Classic watch is solar-powered wrist candy with a battery reserve lasting up to 6 months and rechargeable with both natural and artificial light. The brand further commits to restoring one acre of rainforest for every watch sold — so we’re certain they’re worth your time.
Vivaia Earth Day Limited Edition Tiana Flats
The sustainable sole-sters at Vivaia have just dropped the daintiest pair of ballet flats ever to have been made of plastic bottles. The “Tiana” shoes, one-third of the brand’s limited-edition Earth Day capsule collection, are even machine washable and arrive with a complimentary canvas pouch.
Sheep Inc. The Wave Vest
Handmade from Merino wool with a lifetime repair guarantee, Sheep Inc. honors the animals who make their stunning sweaters possible. You can even download information that allows you to “meet the sheep” behind your particular piece and keep up with the animal’s well-being through a system of unprecedented transparency.
Eileen Fisher Waste No More Crossbody Bag
Eileen Fisher’s Renew program invites customers to exchange pre-loved pieces from the brand for $5 in store credit. From there, the linens, wools, cottons and other fabrics are given new life in pieces like this crossbody tote — one little bag with many stories to tell.
Sézane Tomboy Shirt
B-Corp certified Sézane ensures that three-fourths of their materials are eco-friendly, and it has the receipts to prove it. Attain a look of effortless cool — and feel good doing it — in garments like the classic Tomboy shirt, certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard.
