13 Ethical Clothing Brands That'll Make You Want To Ditch Forever 21 For Good
Shopping responsibly has never looked this good.
Buying with purpose is easier than ever as more and more clothing brands turn to sustainable practices to get their products on store shelves and online marketplaces.
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Though clothing production generallyhas a ways to gointo terms of ethical practices and sustainable production, there are a fewfashionlabels who are on the right path with their fair trade practices, production ethics, cruelty-free methods and sustainable materials. Not only do consciously designed clothing brands positively influence how we shop, it leaves us feeling good about our purchasesandinspires other companies to do better.
Below, we’ve curated 13 ethical clothing brands you probably didn’t know about, but that’ll make you want to immediately ditch your Forever 21 wardrobe. Check them out, and don’t forget to sign up for our Full Carts, Can’t Lose email to stay on top of the best sales each week.
1. Zady
Zady’s setting the bar high for the toxic fast-fashion industry through their use of natural fibers and thoughtful production for long-lasting wear. Shop themhere.
2. People Tree
People Tree has been sustainable for 26 years and counting, making them a pioneer in ethical fashion. They purchase the majority of their Fair Trade products from marginalized producer groups in the developing world and use natural resources throughout production to promote environmentally responsible initiatives for a sustainable future. Shop themhere.
3. Everlane
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Everlane is committed to radical transparency with every product they make, from materials to labor to transportation, then offer them to consumers, minus the traditional retail markup. Shop themhere.
4. Mara Hoffman
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Mara Hoffman wasn’t always an avid believer in sustainable fashion. But once she realized how unsustainable her practices were, she quickly shifted gears. While the brand doesn’t claim to be perfect, they’re making major strides in ethical fashion through increasing their Made in the USA products, using digital printing to reduce and water and wastage, and using certified organic cotton fabric. Shop themhere.
5. Of a Kind
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Of a Kind aims to support and promote on-the-rise fashion designers, and cater to those who shop as much for the experience as they do for the product. Shop themhere.
6. rag & bone
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rag & bone prides itself in the time-honored techniques of supremely skilled, local manufacturers at some of the oldest factories in the country. Shop themhere.
7. Reformation
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Reformation’s mission is to lead and inspire a sustainable way to be fashionable. They source sustainable fabrics and vintage garments while incorporating better practices throughout their supply chain to make beautiful styles at a fraction of the environmental impact of conventional fashion. Shop themhere.
8. MATT & NAT
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MATT & NAT explores the synergy between MAT(T)ERIAL and NATURE. They’re committed to not using leather or any other animal-based materials in their designs and each season they continue to explore new innovative ways to remain sustainable and eco-friendly. Shop themhere.
9. Stella McCartney
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Stella McCartney’s commitment to sustainability is part of the brand’s ethos to being a responsible, honest, and modern company. Oh, and did we mention they’re cruelty-free? Shop the linehere.
10. Levi’s
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Levi’s believes in the power of positive action. From their worker Well-Being initiative to their production technique that uses far less water than traditional methods, Levi’s is a forward thinking brand. Shop themhere.
11. Patagonia
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Patagonia’s mission statement revolves around building the best product, causing no unnecessary harm, and using business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis. Shop themhere.
12. PACT Apparel
PACT is committed to organic cotton to minimize their impact on the environment. Shop themhere.
13. ADAY
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ADAY sets out to create the wardrobe of the future, one that is timeless and will get a lot of wear through transitional pieces. Many of their pieces are made from recycled fabrics. Shop themhere.
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