With the fashion market valued at over 3 trillion dollars, how we choose to spend money can have a massive impact on our health, workers, and the planet.
Thatโs why weโve curated over 50 of the best ethical and sustainable clothing brands to help save you time researching and emailing companies about the intricacies of their supply chain.
When creating this list, we applied our strict 5-point mindful consumer criteria including:
- Performance
- Vegan/Cruelty-Free
- Organic
- Fairtrade
- Sustainable
While not every brand ticks all the boxes, we get pretty darn close! And these brands are getting better each year as fierce competition emerges in the eco-fashion space.
Without further ado, hereโs our continually updated list of eco-friendly, ethical and sustainable clothing brands to help you live more consciously.
Some brands have been so generous to offer our readers special coupon codesโso be sure to look out for them in this guide!
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BEST Sustainable Clothing Brands for Sustainable Fashion
Let’s get started with the list of our top ethical and vegan clothing brands and why they are on our list.
1. Mud Jeans
MUD Jeans is not just another jeans brand. Instead, they’re on a mission to create a circular economy within their supply chain.
This is why they also offer Lease a Jeansย to make sure that they stay with the owners of the raw materials and customers give them back after use for recycling and being created into a brand new pair!
They’re very transparent about their factories and how the jeans are made, giving their customers more reason to support them. They do sell brand new jeans as well as some other basics that are made from recycled materials.
- Product range:ย Women’s and men’s denim jeans and a small range of jackets.
- Where products are made: Tunisia.
- Price: Medium to high.
- Ordering:ย Based in the Netherlands and shipped worldwide.
2. Solios
Solios makes elegant sustainable watches with a minimalist aesthetic. Co-Founders Sam and Alex are obsessed with designing perfect watches with a low-impact supply chain.
Opting for a solar-powered watch could prevent the production of 300 million toxic batteries. Solar energy also means youโll be able to infinitely extend the lifecycle of your watchโlowering consumerism and waste to the planet. Talk about the impact!
Whatโs more is that for every Solios watch sold, one acre of rainforest is restored.
I can personally vouch for the quality now, being a proud owner of Solios, and I have no doubt youโll love it too.
- Product range: Solar-powered watches for Men and Women.
- Where products are made: Canada.
- Price: High to premium.
- Ordering:ย Based in Canada and shipped worldwide.
3. Bhumi
We love everything about Bhumi sustainable clothing brand. A couple of years ago, we got gifted a bedding set from them, and itโs the softest, most comfortable bedding we have ever owned!
Bhumi really cares about fair trade practices and uses only the best and least harmful materials available.
Use coupon code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 25% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
- Product range:ย Women’s, men’s, kids’ clothing, activewear and bedding.
- Where products are made: India.
- Price: Medium.
- Ordering: Based in Australia and ships worldwide.
4. Manufacture De Lin
The founders, Tanya and Olga, have built an amazing business that has family, traditions, craft, friendship, humanity, inclusiveness, and mutual support at the core of their business.
All their pieces are made using the highest quality European linen that is free from toxic chemicals and is made locally in their studio with a small team of friends.
What we love the most about this ethical clothing brand is that they make their pieces to order. You can pick from a wide range of colours, sizes, and fabric thicknesses to get the exact product you want. If you’d like pockets on your dress? No problem, they can do that. Want the sleeve length shorter or longer? Just let them know!
- Product range: Women’s clothing. Soon they will add a men’s range.
- Where products are made: Ukraine.
- Price: Medium.
- Ordering:ย Based in Ukraine and shipped worldwide.
5. Tree Tribe
Tree Tribe is an outdoor lifestyle brand that plants ten trees for every sale. So far, theyโve planted over 400,000 trees! Talk about positive change? Their handcrafted products are made from leaf leather, a new innovative plant-based leather.
What we love most about their products is that the leaves are sustainably harvested Teak leaves which are collected from fallen leaves. No trees have been harmed in the process.
The people who make the product are a small family business of Thai artisans and skilled seamstresses who share eco-friendly values and have a passion for quality crafting. So if youโre looking for something with that โearthyโ look and feel, their bags, journals and wallets are perfect.
Use coupon code MINIMALIST10 at checkout to get 10% off storewide.
- Product range:ย Women’s and Men’s basic clothing, accessories and stationery.
- Where products are made: Some things made in Thailand.
- Price: Low to medium.
- Ordering:ย Based in the US and shipped worldwide.
6. Ninety Percent
Ninety Percent is a sustainable womenswear brand based in Camden, London.
Co-founders and friends for over 30 years, Para Hamilton and Shafiq Hassan launched Ninety Percent in 2018.
If you’re wondering what the name means, Ninety Percent shares 90% of their distributed profits between charitable causes. They then invite their customers to vote for their chosen cause using the unique label found in the garment label. Pretty cool!
Customers can enjoy FREE UK shipping & returns or FREE worldwide shipping on orders over ยฃ75. Additionally, new member signups receive 15% off their first order!
- Product range: Womenโs clothing.
- Where products are made: Turkey and Bangladesh.
- Price: High to Premium.
- Ordering: Based in the UK and shipped worldwide.
7. Beyonsd Skin
Beyond Skin is a UK-based vegan shoe brand that wants to create stylish and cruelty-free shoes but not at the expense of animals and the planet.
They opened back in 2001 and have grown year to year since. We love the fact that they try to use sustainable fabrics where possible and recycled materials such as cardboard, PET plastics, and resin.
Beyond Skin has a great business philosophy, a wonderful small team and beautiful, stylish shoes.
- Range: Female dressy and casual shoes.
- Where products are made: Spain.
- Price: Premium.
- Ordering:ย Based in the UK and shipped worldwide.
8. Mila.Vert
Mila.Vert, a European-based brand, is an ethical vegan fashion brand with timeless, minimal and chic design.
Besides only using organic and recycled materials, Mila.Vertโs entire production is based in Slovenia, where the brand started.
What we love about them is their new pledge in the direction of sustainability. The company doesnโt keep any stock but rather produces items on demand.
Their contemporary classics are exclusively made-to-order in collaboration with four local companies the brand works with and leave their studio immediately after being produced. Pretty awesome, right?!
Use coupon code MinimalistVegan at checkout to get 10% off your order. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
- Range: Female clothing and accessories.
- Where products are made: Slovenia.
- Price: High to premium.
- Ordering:ย Based in Slovenia and shipped worldwide.
9. Maylyn & Co.
Maylyn & Co. are a Canadian lingerie and loungewear brand offering the ideal solution for those seeking luxury sleepwear that is not only sustainable but durable, comfortable, and soft on the skin.
The company was founded in response to skin sensitivity due to synthetic materials used in fast fashion clothing brands, especially in the lingerie industry.
Their products are manufactured in smaller quantities to assure higher quality products and eco-conscious solutions throughout the supply chain.
What I love the most about them is that their pieces are crafted with cruelty-free, plant-based fabrics such as Organic Modal and their signature plant-based silk that is made from Lotus plants that are organically farmed and free from chemical sprays.
Use coupon code MASA at checkout to get 10% off your order.
- Product range: Women’s lingerie and loungewear.
- Where products are made: Persia, Indonesia and India.
- Price: Premium.
- Ordering:ย Based in Canada and shipped worldwide.
10. Linenfox
Linenfox makes gorgeous womenswear made from sustainably sourced linen.
They run their company according to fair trade principles and pay honest wages. In addition, theyย apply โno wasteโโ principles, as they sell their fabrics scraps, using scrawls for packing etc.
The best part is that they can do so many alterations to the garment style that you pick, including adding length to the garment, making the garment shorter, adding length to the sleeves, making the sleeves shorter, raising or lowering the neckline and changing the place of the waist seam.
So, if you love the basic style and design but want to make it perfect for yourself, itโs possible! They also have a range of colours you can choose from and fabric blends. Each piece is made to order.
- Product range: Women’s clothing, bedding, kitchen, bathroom and accessories.
- Where products are made: Lithuania.
- Price: Medium.
- Ordering:ย Based in Lithuania and shipped worldwide.
11. Etiko
Etiko is very transparent and voices strongly that they are an ethical, vegan and sustainable company. They focus on everyday items like underwear, footwear, and clothing basics.
Itโs a family-owned and operated business that has had the respect and promotion of human rights at its core for a decade.
Use coupon code THEMINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 10% off your order.
- Product range: Men and woman’s shoes, clothing, and underwear.
- Where products are made: India.
- Price: Low to medium.
- Ordering:ย Based in Australia and shipped worldwide.
12. Tasi Travels
Tasi Travels combines minimalism, practicality and style. The primary fabric they use is TENCELโข. They create timeless styles, shapes and colours that will last a lifetime of travels and donโt harm the environment in their production.
One tree is planted for every garment that is sold.
- Product range:ย Women’s and men’s clothing.
- Where products are made: Australia.
- Price: High to premium.
- Ordering:ย Based in Australia and shipped worldwide.
13. SAMARA
SAMARA is a cruelty-free fashion house specialising in minimalist, eco-friendly vegan bags and accessories.
What we love about SAMARA is that they have looked long and hard to find a microfibre that was excellent quality, felt as smooth as leather and could be finely crafted into the shapes and forms they needed.
Every purchase through SAMARA covers the cost of a Soular Backpack for a child in need in East Africa.
- Product range: Women’s bags & accessories, jewellery boxes, sunglasses and scarves.
- Where products are made:ย Couldn’t find them.
- Price: Medium to high.
- Ordering: Based in Canada and ships worldwide.
14. Lร BUNS
Lร BUNS is a vegan, cruelty-free and slow fashion brand specialising in swimwear and intimates. They use plant-based fabrics, organic cotton, and regenerated nylon.
We love how they say, โDonโt worry, weโre minimalists.โ in the footer where they are the email sign-up. ๐
Use coupon code THEMINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 15% off storewide.
- Product range: Women’s swimwear and intimates.
- Where products are made: Indonesia.
- Price: Medium to high.
- Ordering:ย Based in Australia and shipped worldwide.
15. Corkor
Corkor is a PETA approved cruelty-free bag and accessories brand. They only use cork leather is FSCยฎ certified. This accreditation ensures the protection and adequate harvesting of the cork oak forest.
Their cork is obtained by removing the outer bark of the tree without cutting or harming it. Then, as the bark replenishes, cork can be harvested again and again.
- Product range:ย Women’s and men’s bags and accessories.
- Where products are made: Portugal (in-house).
- Price: Medium to high.
- Ordering:ย Based in Portugal and shipped worldwide.
16. Van Harper
Van Harper is a men’s clothing brand creating exceptional-quality products in a sustainable way. They exclusively use planet-friendly materials with timeless designs and live by the motto “we are not a fashion company”.
With consideration to the supply chain, Van Harper uses poly bags made of corn (100% biodegradable) to store products (no plastic is being used). Their logistics infrastructure is highly sustainable and almost fully powered by solar panels.
To take their mission even a step further, Van Harper has partnered with JustDiggit, committing 1% of sales to re-greening the planet.
Use coupon code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 20% off storewide.
- Product range: Men’s clothing.
- Where products are made: Portugal, Italy and Romania.
- Price: Medium to high.
- Ordering:ย Based in The Netherlands and shipped to North America, Europe, China and Japan.
17. Eve Cork
Eve Cork was recommended to us by a reader, and we couldnโt help but include them in our list. They make wonderful accessories made of sustainable vegan materials and have a transparent, ethical working standard for their range.
- Product range: Unisex shoes and accessories.
- Where products are made: Portugal.
- Price: High to premium.
- Ordering: Based in Canada and currently only ship to the US and Canada.
18. NOAH Italian Vegan Shoes
We love NOAH because they create simple, elegant and long-lasting shoes, bags, and accessories.
They’ve been making shoes since 2009, and to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they launched an organic, biodegradable shoe line. How amazing is that?
NOAH is a pioneer in sustainable and cruelty-free footwear, combining ethical values with high-quality design research.
Use coupon code NOAH-10A to get 10% off at checkout. Excludes Sale and B-stock.
- Product range:ย Women’s and men’s shoes, bags and accessories.
- Where products are made: Italy.
- Price: Medium to high.
- Ordering:ย Based in Germany and shipped worldwide.
19. Knickey
Knickey is a female-founded company that makes organic, fair-trade underwear free from any pesticides, toxins, or synthetic-based fabrics.
They have sizes XXS-XXXL and have also launched a recycling program to help folks safely recycle their underwear, so they don’t end up in the landfill.
Maลกa can give personal feedback and say that their undies are super soft and comfortable!
- Product range: Underwear.
- Where products are made: India.
- Price: Low.
- Ordering: Based in the US and in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and most EU countries.
20. Ecoalf
Ecoalf is a European founded premium sustainable fashion label stocking stylish clothing, streetwear shoes and accessories. Note that a fraction of their range contains recycled wool, which we consider to be a resourceful vegan-friendly fabric, as Ecoalf doesn’t source wool directly from animals.
Read more: Is Cashmere Cruel? How This Luxury Material is Produced
We have quite a few items saved in our cart from Ecoalf, but it may take some time for us to purchase anything because they are on the more expensive side.
- Product range:ย Men’s and women’s streetwear, shoes and accessories.
- Where products are made: Spain.
- Price: High to premium.
- Ordering:ย Based in Spain and shipped worldwide.
21. Bleed
Bleed are based in Germany and are a family operated business. The materials used in their clothing are organic cotton, cork, Tencel (made from eucalyptus trees), hemp, linen, and recycled polyester.
The meaning behind the name bleed in their words is, โNature has already bled enough, and it has to stop. Therefore not only the name but also our slogan was born: โWe bleed for nature!’โ
- Product range: Clothing, shoes, swimwear for both men and women.
- Where products are made: Couldn’t find.
- Price: Medium to high.
- Ordering:ย Based in Germany and shipped worldwide.
22. Proof Eyewear
Proof eyewear produces high-quality glasses handcrafted from sustainable wood, skateboard decks and plant-based acetate. Founded in Boise, Idaho, their brand reflects outdoors, relaxed vibe and adventure.
Get $20 off your purchase by using the link below ๐
- Product range: Eyewear and accessories.
- Where products are made: China.
- Price: Medium.
- Ordering:ย Based in the US and shipped worldwide.
23. Will’s Vegan Shoes
We first discovered Will’s Vegan Shoes when we were travelling through the UK in 2015. They sell classy shoes for men and women that are both vegan and fair-trade. Not only that, considering what you get, they are quite reasonably priced.
- Product range: Shoes, knitwear and accessories for men, women and kids.
- Where products are made: Italy and Portugal.
- Price: Medium to high.
- Ordering:ย Based in the UK and shipped worldwide.
24. Brave Gentleman
Brave Gentleman is a premium menswear brand that is 100% vegan and cruelty-free. The founder, Joshua Katcher, is extremely well researched and has a ton of information on Brave Gentlemanย about the page.
If youโre a conscious man looking for stylish, professional attire, definitely check out this store.
- Product range: Men’s dress shoes, clothing and accessories.
- Where products are made: US.
- Price: High to premium.
- Ordering:ย Based in the US and shipped worldwide.
25. Ahimsa
Founded in 2013, Ahimsa is a vegan brand that prioritizes love. Makers of quality vegan shoes and accessories,ย Ahimsa is one of only 100% vegan shoe factories in the world.
โWe were born to make a difference in the life of animals, nature, and our fellow human beings. Through our products, we aim to share the vegan lifestyle. Our goal is to have a more conscious society, one day completely free of cruelty.โ
With a statement like this, you want to be supporting businesses like this one which is transparent and passionate about creating positive change through stylish ethical fashion.
- Product range: Shoes for men and women.
- Where products are made: Brazil.
- Price: Medium to high.
- Ordering:ย Based in Brazil and shipped worldwide.
26. DEDICATED
DEDICATED is a trendy sustainable street fashion brand. Michael has already added quite a few items to his wishlist thanks to these guys!
Beyond your typical streetwear styles, we were surprised to see that they also stock swimwear and kidswear.
They primarily use organic cotton and recycled polyester in their garments and have GOTS and Fairtrade certifications.
- Product range: Clothing and swimwear for women, men and kids.
- Where products are made: India and China.
- Price: Medium.
- Ordering:ย Based in Sweden and shipped worldwide.
27. JORD
JORD is a sustainable fashion brand thatโs solving hard problems in creative ways. Whether it’s cork infused โleatherโ bags or high-quality timepieces made from coffee (yes, coffee!), JORD has a little something special for every conscious shopper.
Keep in mind that some of their products contain animal leather and wool, but theyโre slowly phasing out these materials for cruelty-free options.
- Product range: Watches, glasses and bags.
- Where products are made: China.
- Price: Medium to High.
- Ordering: Based in the United States and ship worldwide.
28. Girlfriend Collective
Girlfriend Collective is an impressively sustainable women’s activewear brand with passionate customers to validate it. Some of their items have thousands of reviews to help you feel confident with your purchasing decision.
Girlfriend is incredibly innovative with how they turn plastic bottles into high-performing activewear.
- Product range: Women’s intimates and activewear.
- Where products are made: Vietnam.
- Price: Medium.
- Ordering:ย Based in the US and they offer shipping to the US, UK, Australia and Canada. Also available worldwide through nordstrom.com.
29. Salt Gypsy
Salt Gypsy is an online boutique based out of Byron Bay, focusing on sustainable women’s swimwear and surfwear. Their tagline is “sustainable surf separates for discerning oceanwomen”.
Even if you’re not about that surfing lifestyle, their swimwear styles are flattering for any occasion on the water.
- Product range: Women’s swimwear and surfwear.
- Where products are made: Australia.
- Price: Medium.
- Ordering:ย Based in Australia and shipped worldwide.
30. WORON
WORON is a high-quality, sustainable women’s lingerie brand based in Denmark. Their style of intimates is simple yet elegant.
WORON was founded by sisters Arina and Anya, and their mission is to create everyday essentials that will be the first thing you want to put on and the last thing you take off!
- Product range: Women’s intimates.
- Where products are made: Hungary, Portugal, Italy and India.
- Price: Low to Medium.
- Ordering:ย Based in Denmark and shipped worldwide.
31. Organic Basics
As the name suggests, Organic Basics use the most sustainably sourced materials to make a practical line of everyday basics for both men and women.
This is another brand on this list that is based out of Denmark. Organic Basics mostly focus on undergarments, t-shirts, and some activewear.
- Product range: Underwear, t-shirts and activewear.
- Where products are made: Turkey, Portugal, Austria and Italy.
- Price: Medium to high.
- Ordering: Based in Denmark and ship worldwide.
32. Indigo Luna
Indigo Luna makes beautiful sustainable casualwear, swimwear, lingerie, activewear and some basics for women. All of their clothing is ethically made in Australia, and they deliver worldwide.
Like the rest of the swimwear on this list, Indigo Luna uses innovative practices to upcycle plastic bottles and nylon and turn it into quality garments.
- Product range: Swimwear, casualwear, intimates and activewear for women.
- Where products are made: Indonesia.
- Price: Medium.
- Ordering: Based in Australia and ship worldwide.
33. CONSCIOUS CLOTHING
As of writing this post, a small group of five people in Michigan handmake this range of beautiful, sustainable female clothing and activewear. Though Rose and her team are based in the United States, they offer global shipping to anyone who wants to enjoy these handcrafted pieces.
- Product range: Clothing and activewear for women.
- Where products are made: United States (in-house).
- Price: Medium to high.
- Ordering: Based in the US and ship worldwide.
34. Miomojo
Based in Bergamo, Italy, Miomojo offers a wide range of elegant and casual bags and accessories for women and men.
While they are 100% vegan with a heavy focus on employing recycled materials such as fishing nets, glass, cactus leather, apple, and coffee waste, they do use eco-certified PU leather (free of heavy metals and azo dyes) in some products, with the intention of phasing out plastic-based leather completely.
We love that they donate 10% of every sale to the animal charity or sanctuary of your choice!
- Product range: Women’s and menโs bags and accessories.
- Where products are made: Italy and Asia.
- Price: Medium.
- Ordering: Based in Italy with free shipping worldwide.
35. GRรNBAG
GRรNBAG makes sustainable and water-resistant bags from recycled materials (even from sails!). Their style of bags a polarizing as they look so unique.
But perhaps what GRรNBAG is best known for is the quality of its products. These bags are incredibly durable, lasting for many years.
Denmark-owned and made in Poland; these eco-friendly bags are available worldwide.
- Product range: Unisex waterproof bags.
- Where products are made: Denmark and Poland.
- Price: High.
- Ordering: Based in Denmark and ship worldwide.
36. Monkee Genes
Monkee Genes specialise in organic, ethical and sustainably made jeans for both men and women. They also make chinos, t-shirts, accessories, amongst other garments.
They’re a well-established brand with global distribution. In fact, it may be worth checking if your local retailer stocks Monkee Genes.
- Product range: Jeans, clothing, accessories for men and women.
- Where products are made: Turkey, Indonesia and India.
- Price: Medium.
- Ordering: Based in the UK and ship worldwide.
37. No Saints
No Saints makes sustainable casual shoes from a range of vegan-friendly materials, including apple leather, pineapple leather, recycled polyester, PU, amongst others.
Caroline, the founder, has a background in working in supply chain management and wanted to use her skills to make an ethical range of casual shoes everyone can enjoy.
- Product range: Unisex casual shoes.
- Where products are made: Portugal.
- Price: High.
- Ordering: Based in Australia and offer international shipping to Europe, Canada, United States and New Zealand.
38. MonkeyGlasses
MonkeyGlasses is a Danish company that makes fashionable, sustainable eyewear. They’ve been established since 2009 and are showing no signs of slowing down with their range of glasses and sunglasses.
- Product range: Eyewear and accessories.
- Where products are made: Hong Kong.
- Price: High.
- Ordering: Based in Denmark and ship worldwide.
39. TAMGA Designs
TAMGA Designs make colourful sustainable fashion for women but have a few pieces for men and children as well. If you’re looking for vibrant patterned dresses without doing any harm to the planet, people or the environment, then check out TAMGA Designs.
Use coupon code MINIMALIST15 at checkout to get 15% off storewide.
- Product range: Clothing for women.
- Where products are made: Indonesia.
- Price: Medium to high.
- Ordering: Based in Canada and deliver worldwide.
40. Merry People
Founded by Danielle Holloway in 2013, Merry People believe that wet weather shouldnโt prevent you from enjoying life. Whether thatโs spending time in the garden, going for a hike or walking your dog, Merry Peopleโs products are designed to help you overcome the obstacles of weather.
Their gumboots are made using quality natural rubber, neoprene lining and cotton. Merry People products are 100% Vegan (PETA accredited), not made from any animal products, nor tested on any animals.
- Product range: Unisex Gumboots for adults and children as well as some womenโs trench coats.
- Where products are made: China. You can see how their boots are made in this video.
- Price: Medium
- Ordering: Based in Australia and ship worldwide.
41. Opia
Opia is an independent fashion label specialising in timeless minimalist pieces made from natural plant-based materials like linen and cotton. Their products are packaged in casava and sent out in compostable bags. They donate the offcuts and excess of their materials to the local community where their pieces are produced, which are then created into wares sold at the local markets.
- Product range: Womenโs clothing.
- Where products are made: Indonesia.
- Price: Medium
- Ordering: Based in Australia and ship worldwide.
42. Pact
Founded in 2009, PACT makes sustainable clothing from certified organic cotton. If youโre interested, they also have a small range of bedding and bath. What we love about PACT is that they have a large range of everyday essentials for the whole familyโso itโs super convenient for you to order from them.
- Product range: Men, womenโs, kids and baby clothing.
- Where products are made: India.
- Price: Low to Medium.
- Ordering: Based in the US and ship worldwide.
43. Imprm Studio
Imprm is a womenโs clothing brand that represents summer and freedom. They use sustainable materials, including; post-consumer ocean waste, organic cotton and natural linen. Their range is carefully designed, keeping in line with their summer vibes.
- Product range: Womenโs clothing, swimwear and accessories.
- Where products are made: Poland and Portugal.
- Price: Medium to high.
- Ordering: Based in Poland, shipping to most of Europe.
44. Symbology
Symbology specialises in women’s clothing and loungewear. What sets them apart is their ultra-inclusive sizing for women of all shapes.
The Symbology motto is โfair trade made sexyโ, and they live up to that promise as communicated in their transparent artisan resource pages.
After a few emails with their founder, we confirmed that Symbology uses organic cotton for their home decor items, aprons, makeup bags and some new loungewear designs.
- Product range: Womenโs clothing and loungewear.
- Where products are made: India.
- Price: High to premium.
- Ordering: Based in the United States and ship worldwide.
45. Arsayo
Arsayo makes unique city backpacks made from cork leather. They specialise in a few styles of bags but offer multiple sizes to make their trendy design more accessible.
In addition to cork, Arsayo still uses some PU in its products but is currently looking for more sustainable options. We love the style and focus of Arsayo, and weโre excited to support their journey.
- Product range: Unisex backpacks.
- Where products are made: Portugal.
- Price: High to premium.
- Ordering: Based in France and ship worldwide.
46. LaFlore Paris
LaFlore Paris makes eco-friendly purses with classic French style. Their promise is simpleโcreate luxurious products that are:
- Handmade from ethically harvested cork
- Cruelty-free
- PVC-free
- Vegan
- Sustainably sourced
Packaged in plastic-free and recyclable packaging
LaFlore Paris has a small select range of products that meet their strict quality standards. Their hero product is the ever-popular bobobark convertible backpack purse which has over 500 reviews on their website!
- Product range: Womenโs purses.
- Where products are made: China.
- Price: Medium to high.
- Ordering: Based in France and ship worldwide.
47. Kinds of Grace
Kinds of Grace is an Aussie startup specialising in womenโs bags using sustainable and cruelty-free materials. What we love most about Kinds of Grace is the clear specifications on each product page which gives you the confidence to shop with a clear conscience.
Use coupon code MINIMALIST at checkout to get 20% off storewide.
- Product range: Womenโs bags and purses.
- Where products are made: Hong Kong.
- Price: High to premium.
- Ordering: Based in Australia and ship worldwide.
48. Kuyichi Pure Goods
Producing organic denim garments since 2001, Kuyichi is one of the originals in this space. The fact that theyโve been around for so long speaks volumes to the success of this highly ethical brand.
Kuyichi specialises in jeans, chinos and other casual wear for both men and women. They use quality materials with radical transparency with clear sources and fair-trade certifications. While most of their products are cruelty-free, Kuyichi isnโt 100% vegan as they use some vegetable tanned leather in their belts.
Kuyichi rarely does promotions which speaks to the confidence they have in their products.
- Product range: casual wear for women and men.
- Where products are made: Turkey, Spain, Portugal, China and Morocco.
- Price: High to premium.
- Ordering: Based in the Netherlands and ship worldwide.
49. Angela Roi
In their own words, Angela Roi is a no-sacrifice premium handbag brandโspeaking to their commitment to making cruelty-free products.
From cross-bodies, shoulder bags, satchels, totes and even straps, Angela Roi has you covered!
Like many brands on this list, Angela Roi doesnโt hold back any information on their product pages, giving you all the context you need to make a mindful purchase.
- Product range: Womenโs bags.
- Where products are made: Korea.
- Price: High to premium.
- Ordering: Based in the United States and ship worldwide.
50. LaBante London
LaBante London makes quality ethical bags, sunglasses and accessories for men and women. Founded in 2009, LaBante comes from humble beginnings and has grown with support from their loyal and passionate customer base.
The LaBante website is packed with useful information covering their sustainable practices, ethical supplier relationships and various charities they support.
- Product range: Bags, shoes and accessories for women and men.
- Where products are made: China.
- Price: Medium to high.
- Ordering: Based in the United Kingdom and ship worldwide.
51. Dauntless
Dauntless is a female-founded and run sustainable clothing brand specialising in womenโs clothing. This PETA approved brand is elegant and considered.
Their goal is to challenge the perception that ethical brands have poor designโand we think do achieve this goal.
We also love that they proudly support their local economy with their in-house factory in Bogota, Columbia.
- Product range: Womenโs clothing and sneakers.
- Where products are made: Columbia.
- Price: High to premium.
- Ordering: Based in Columbia and ship worldwide.
52. Wolven
Wolven is a female-founded, sustainable activewear and swimwear brand based out of Los Angeles.
One of the things that makes Wolven truly special is how committed they are to their sustainability practices – from their use of carbon-neutral modal fabrics to their carbon offset initiatives that provide Greenhouse Gas-Reducing Water Purification Filters to communities in Honduras. We love that they also remove 1 pound of plastic from the ocean for each purchase!
An awesome new initiative that they have implemented is buying and selling your second-hand Wolven pieces through their website. Talk about a circular ecosystem!
- Product range: activewear and swimwear.
- Where products are made: China and US.
- Price: Medium to high.
- Ordering: Based in the United States and ship worldwide.
53. NAE
Nae (No Animal Exploitation) is one of the leaders in ethical and sustainable shoes. When it comes to our four requirements of vegan, fair-trade, sustainable and organic, Nae ticks all of the boxes.
Nae uses sustainable materials like Pinatex, organic cotton, cork and recycled PET. They also have a well-documented long-lasting relationship with their local manufacturer in Portugal.
Having personally worn their shoes for many years, we trust their performance and style.
If youโre looking for a new pair of shoes, we highly recommend you check out Naeโs impressive range of products.
- Product range: Shoes and accessories and women and men.
- Where products are made: Portugal.
- Price: Medium.
- Ordering: Based in Portugal and ship worldwide.
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54. The Standard Stich
The Standard Stitch is a size-inclusive, sustainably sourced, ethically made apparel brand based out of Los Angeles.
Everything attached and used to ship is made of recycled or organic material. Their tags, labels and packaging are all recyclable, biodegradable or compostable. Talk about attention to detail!
We also love how much care is put into the whole supply chain; these guys really care about our planet.
- Product range: Tees, tanks and loungewear.
- Where products are made: US.
- Price: Medium.
- Ordering: Based in the US and also ships to Canada.
Best sustainable ethical clothing brands:
Hopefully, the brands weโve recommended helps you find what you need. Our world needs more businesses that are ethical, sustainable and good for people, the planet and animals.
I’m surprised to spot eve cork on here. I returned a bag that was rather large on me and didn’t hear from them for weeks, then heard from them, had a run around, and didn’t hear for months about the refund. Had to file a complaint with BBB, post a review on their facebook looking for answers, until they finally sent me a refund >_<
And when it comes to baby clothing, it’s always tiny twig for their incredible organic cotton that are gots certified
Thanks for sharing Lexi, do you know if they’re ethically made?
Thanks for making this list. I loved discovering TwoThirds and Tropicfeel. Very cool companies. I’m trying to get outfitted for moving to a Scandinavian country from a warmer climate halfway around the world (studying abroad for a year), and I’m also on a pretty tight budget. So… pretty much everything here is still way too expensive for me, including those in the “low” categories (e.g. $50USD for a basic t-shirt, 80 for a sweater, 60 for one bra, 20 for one pair of underwear). It’s amazing that so many of these great companies exist, but it’s also very hard for many of us to access their products when we have such little money to spare. To put myself in context, beyond a tiny number of garments here and there, I haven’t bought new clothing in several years. I’m still wearing underwear and bras that I purchased over ten years ago (which sucks, trust me, nothing fits well), not to mention shirts and pants that are almost all the same age or close. I have gotten some garments from thrift stores over the years and rarely, when truly necessary and can be purchased cheaply, from crappy big box stores. I want to abide by my social justice ethics and my [ethical] vegan values, and I also need new clothes and am fairly poor. Sigh. The search continues….
Hi Rikki, I’m glad you found a couple of brands that resonate! I totally understand what you mean about cost. But, unfortunately, that’s the true cost of garments that tick most of the ethical and sustainable boxes across the supply chain. Hopefully, over time we’ll start to see the prices come down. All the best with your international study experience. It sounds amazing!
Lovely review and I think the sustainable clothing brands on the list are really the best out there. Me personally, an Arizona native, I’m really fond of buying my clothes from https://coalatree.com/pages/about-us. Be it outdoor wear, or leisure wear, you name it, they got it. I really think that they should be featured in top list!
Thanks, Don, we’ll be sure to check them out!
As a devoted vegan for years, I can say this is the hands-down BEST and most comprehensive vegan-friendly fashion brand list I have ever come across. I just discovered at least 20 new brands I’m immediately obsessed with after being in the game for years – thank you so much!!
We’re thrilled that you found some brands to support through this guide. Thanks for sharing your feedback, and we hope you find some great vegan-friendly clothing for yourself.
Hello
I was thinking to order from two thirds. did someone tried out? Can you tell me more about the pants? (I wanna know if they are actually warm for a cool winter). Or just a feedback would be great ๐
This article is amazing, thanks so much for putting it together. I’d like to suggest adding Womn to the list. The website is https://womn.co/. They are a conscious clothing company based out of Los Angeles focusing on sustainable fabrics and ethical production. Similar to TwoThirds, they also use pre-ordering to cut down on potential waste.
You’re welcome! Thanks for the suggestion. We’ll be updating the post soon, so will be sure to review womn for consideration ๐
Rejean Denim and The Emperors Old Clothes are 2 brands that use secondhand or vintage fabric to make new clothes. They are focused on paying their staff a living wage as opposed to a minimum wage. Ethical and sustainable
Thanks for sharing Mary, we’ll be sure to check them out!
I think you should check out TWOTHIRDS. It’s a great sustainable clothing brand.
Hi Caroline, we haven’t heard about them, but they look fantastic. Thanks for the suggestion ๐
Thank you for this list with all these amazing brands. My goal was actually to reduce the amount of items in my closet ?. But with this new knowledge it is going to be difficult. I would like to add two brands. Miss Green, dutch women clothing, and Matt & Nat who makes beautiful vegan โleatherโ bags. The bags are made of 100% recycled plastic bottles.
You’re welcome Vรฉronique ๐ Haha yes, I understand what you mean, however, the list is here only if you really need to add things to your closet ? We haven’t heard of Miss Green, so we’ll check them out! Matt & Nat used to be on our list, but we removed them because closer research revealed their practices weren’t as good as we initially thought. We still have some of their products as they are of good quality.
Thank you so much for all the suggestions! For most of my clothes I like to shop at flea markets and thrift shops, but for the times I can’t find that thing I’m looking for, it is great to have some good options on hand. For example for most of my outdoor clothing and gear, I can highly recommend Vaude, a German outdoor supplier.
Sorry Sophie, we initially missed your comment. Thank you for sharing your approach to sustainable clothing shopping ๐
Thank you for sharing. Pistol Lake is an ethical clothing manufacturer based in Los Angeles. They have minimalist, outdoor, themed clothing for men made of recycled material. They also make sweaters out of Eudae which is similar to merino wool but made from eucalyptus trees. I think they ship internationally.
Thank for the recommendation Dom! We’ll check them out to see if they can be added to the list. It’s nice to see this kind of brand for men’s clothing.
Thank you for so many suggestions – I am living a plant based diet and am becoming more aware of vegan items and products outside of those I can eat. It is great to see so many ethical and sustainable alternatives out there, especially local Australian initiatives.
I didnยดt know few of them so now I gonna have a good time looking at them and buying few things, thanks! I bought a couple times from thehippiecow.com in case you want to add it! I really like the brand.
Hi Just checking in with an update on reformation as they currently carry leather. Not sure if that’s new for them but thought you might not be aware. Hope you find this useful!
Thanks for the article.
Julie
Thanks for letting me know Julie, I have updated the listing letting people know that it’s not all vegan. Much appreciated!
wonderful collection! i was looking for vegan wallet and found this blog.
This is unique as per my searching but really having great collection.
You’re welcome, Andre! Glad you were able to find a vegan wallet ๐
Sad update from Leanne at Vaute Couture. Too bad, good mission.
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From: Leanne
Date: September 6, 2018 at 8:27:58 AM PDT
Subject: Investor Update: Request for help/partner
Reply-To: Leanne
Unfortunately, I have bad news. Weโve been working all year on raising a Series A or bringing on a large partner to scale manufacturing and cover a cash gap from 2015-2016 (more on this below), and while we had many prospects, nothing has come to fruition. Vaute is now on life support — we have 45 days left to find a partner or we will need to close the business.
A recap of what brought us here: After the loss we took from expanding to too many categories and employing an expensive leadership and retail team in 2015-2016, I spent 2017 cleaning up our business model and paring back to focus on our profitable outerwear category, e-commerce, and a minimal team. We not only made it through our 2017-2018 fall/winter season but grew our market reach with astounding results in our first paid marketing campaign (up to 8.6 ROI some weeks). We also reached new mainstream markets through NY Magazine, Glamour, PBS, and celebrities like Liam Hemsworth and Edie Falco, yet we had issues increasing production. This meant we had a successful season (we still increased sales from 2017), but couldnโt produce fast enough or at a high enough volume. The demand was there, but I realized that we had a structural issue: without a major manufacturing partner to fund growth and scale operations at our ethical standard, we couldnโt handle the volume of orders that were needed to stay in business.
Until February 2018, I was in discussions for a Series A to get us to the fall/winter 2018 season that sadly fell through. Since then, Iโve been working with a broker to find a partner or buyer. Though we had many promising prospects and were optimistic it was just a matter of choosing the right one, we were not able to close a deal in time to responsibly begin production.
I have done everything I possibly can, but time is running out. Please let me know if you know of a potential manufacturing partner or buyer who could scale at our ethical standard (living wage production). We need to find one by October 15th for us to launch our FW2019 collection or we will be forced to close. To keep costs at a minimum, I stopped taking an income for the last three months while we looked for a partner/buyer, and have been living with my wonderful friends week-to-week while working to find a solution. If we donโt find a partner, however, I will soon need to start looking for a job.
The idea of closing breaks my heart. After launching in 2008 with the mission to create the category of vegan apparel and show that animals do not belong in the fashion equation, my next goal was to break through to the mainstream and make โethical fashionโ a household concept. Iโve invested every fiber of my being into making that happen and I can hardly believe it may be over. At the same time, Iโm so grateful for all that weโve accomplished. Most businesses donโt make it to their second birthday, let alone their tenth (ours is today- actually), and most pioneer companies spend so much effort just breaking ground on a new category or idea, pushing boundaries, and setting up new systems and materials, that they donโt get to then grow into a viable company.
Still, you always think that you will be the exception. I always thought through all the challenges, through all the times we almost didnโt make it (several per season since the beginning, as entrepreneurship goes), that we would keep defying the odds and find a way forward. It may be that instead of being here to become a household name, we were here to create the category of vegan apparel, get animals on the map for ethical fashion, and lay the groundwork for businesses to follow in our footsteps to grow and go mainstream; if it is not us, I am thrilled to pass the baton to those who come after us to keep running as fast as they can to speak up for as many animals as they can, until the day when wearing animals is a thing of the past.
I have dedicated ten years to this mission. Iโve made painful mistakes and it has felt impossible at times, yet it has been an incredible journey; weโve made a significant social impact, and I have met the most amazing people — including you. Along with making an impact, I wanted so badly to make you money. I wish I had a different update for you, but if we cannot find a partner, and Vaute is forced to close, please know that your investment saved lives, created jobs, and opened minds and for that, Iโm so grateful and also hopeful for the animals in the fashion industry.
NEXT STEPS
1. We are checking what tax deductions can be made for your convertible note, in the case we do close. We will be following up when we have this information.
2. Please let me know if you might have a potential partner or buyer for us.
3. I will update you again around October 15th to let you know what the next steps are.
Sorry again that I do not have better news. Iโm grateful to you for joining me on this mission and for everything you do for the animals and humans in this world.
With lots of gratitude.
Vaute ยท 35 Meadow St Ste 101 ยท Brooklyn, NY 11206-1759 ยท USA
Hi Victoria, thanks for sharing this letter. We had no idea. What sad news. We hope an investor supports this brand and they’re getting results, and it’s for a meaningful cause. We’ll stay close to their journey in case we need to update this post. Thanks again.
You forgot to mention http://www.karomade.com, they have super cute selection of cruelty-free vegan leather bags and backpacks.
Honestly, finding ethical shops or brands is not easy at first, but when you know the brands already, things get easier. As for me, I buy on flea markets or there are shops that I know already, or online stores that sells handmade/artisanal products such as localbazaar.co.
Found a few funny vegan shirts here https://www.defendanimals.com but some designs are definitely not for me … I like their organic & PETA-certified t-shirts
I love this list! I have shopped from many of these mentioned – but I recently bought a backpack from a vegan brand called Hetty+Sam (www.hettyandsam.com) they have very hip bags and purses! Keep up the great work ๐
Hi Charlie, great to hear! Thanks got sharing. Do you know if their products are made ethically?
Thank you so much for the feature and support!
We strive to educate people and maintain the transparency of all our sustainable and ethical brands,
We appreciate the love <3
https://ethi-collective.com
You’re welcome! ๐ Thank you for what you do!
Hello! Great article, check http://www.sydney-brown.com ! It’s also a vegan brand, ethically made in Porto, Portugal but the online shop is USA based. Moo shoes stocks them ๐
Thanks for sharing Ines!
I would recommend Avesu.eu as well! And for more shoes Good Guys: http://goodguys.bigcartel.com/products and underwear Underprotection: https://underprotection.dk/. Both based in Europe, not sure if they ship outside of Europe.
Thanks Simone!
WE-AR here in New Zealand ๐
Thanks for sharing Chelsea!
Awesome, you should also check out http://www.alltrueist.com
All these brands are really good and the most important is these all are vegan brands.
Exactly Annie! Thanks for leaving a comment ๐
Thank you SO much for the love – it is really so wonderful to see, read and know about so many amazing global brands! Deep gratitude! xo
You’re very welcome! It was a pleasure to include Bhumi in this list. Love you work!
There’s also a great brand of vegan footwear called Nae Vegan, based in Portugal! Highly reccomend them, all their workers are local portuguese shoe makers and they share so much of the work with clients!
Thanks for the suggestion Mia! Will check them out ๐
https://nicorashoes.com
https://bhavastudio.com
https://www.avesuveganshoes.com
https://ethletic.com
http://katmendenhall.com/shop
https://oseamalibu.com
Thanks for sharing Beth! We’ll make sure to check them out ๐
Love your article and thank you. I could add another store called Econcious. I get my tee shirt there.
They come in ra classic tee and the v-neck as well. You can’t beat their price either.
We appreciate your kind words Barbara! Also thanks for the suggestion. Just checked out their website and it looks quality.
Really Nice Post! Thanks for sharing useful information. Our company also offers non-leather briefcases, backpacks, belts and accessories.
Love this list! I love Wills Vegan Shoes. Thanks for your article
Just came across this blog! Absolutely love it ๐ Companies like Matt and Nat are what inspired me to get into the sustainable/ethical fashion business! Have any of you guys heard of cork handbags? If not I encourage you guys to checkout what Eve is all about! https://www.evecork.com/pages/about-eve
is Antrhopologie one of them?
Hi Maria, never heard of Antrhopologie. I just checked out their website and they seem to be quite involved in giving back to the community. They also have a great range. Thanks for sharing.
Love this list! I love Vaute Couture for coats and tees and more. I also love Herbivore.
Thanks Kathy! Hadn’t heard about Vaute Couture. We’re now fans! ๐
Thanks for sharing Amanda
Check out Couch Guitar Straps!
Don’t be fooled by the name of the company. They also make vegan wallets and bags using recycled materials from classic car interiors!
Very cool Kevin! Thanks for sharing.
Vegan Wares based in Melbourne sells quality shoes, boots, wallets and belts that last for years.
Just checked them out. Thanks for sharing Katy!
A Different Ball Game is a UK Sustainable Clothing Brand / Sustainable Clothing Wholesaler who manufactures coats, face masks, umbrellas, tents, football shirts, children’s clothing and many more. They supply tradesmen, hospitality, salons and small businesses. All their products are made from upcycled marine plastic.