While the terms cruelty-free and vegan leather reflect a spirit of social responsibility, that does not automatically mean that the materials being used are sustainable. When you come across these buzz words, you’ll have to read the item descriptions to see what the products are actually made of.
LIFESTYLE BRANDS & WEBSITES
Asos : Eco Edit “fashion that doesn’t cost the Earth”
B. Yellowtail Native American Fashion
Beyond Buckskin Native American Fashion
Brain Tree Clothing (UK) eco-conscious fabrics : bamboo, hemp, organic cotton, wool, vegan
Brother Vellies Participant of the CFDA + LEXUS Fashion Initiative
Cult Gaia wearable art, eco-friendly
Della artisan, made in Ghana
Designer Revival recycled style
Ecoalf (SPAIN) upcycling the ocean by recycling debris into clothing
Eileen Fisher organic fibers, natural dye, fair trade, made in USA
Elborne eCommerce for sustainable fashion
Everlane radical transparency
Fair Indigo reusable, vegan, recycled, fair-trade, organic, made in USA
Fair Trade Winds fair-trade, artisan, living wage
Fashion Conscience (UK) fair-trade, cruelty-free, non-toxic, recycled
Good Cloth handcrafted, organic, recycled, vegan, made in USA
Housing Works recycled style, social responsibility, charitable giving
Indigenous artisan, organic cotton, fair trade, certified B Corporation
Industry of All Nations fair trade, artisan, sustainable fabrics
Ix Style artisan, charitable giving, made in Guatemala
J. Okuma handmade, Native owned and designed
Kaight artisan, organic cotton, made in USA
Kit Lender clothing rental, sharing economy
Krochet Kids non-profit, fair-trade, made in Peru & Uganda
LemLem artisan, traditional craftsmanship, made in Ethiopia & Kenya
Levi’s water conservation, waste reduction
Maison-de-Mode online retailer for ethical luxury
Maiyet global artisans, handcrafted details, sustainable fabrics, cultural preservation
Mata Traders fair-trade, handmade by artisans in India & Nepal
Mayamiko (UK) eco-conscious, living wage, made ethically in Malawi
Nicholas K Participant of the CFDA + LEXUS Fashion Initiative
Noctu GOTS & Fair-Trade Certified
Odaomo artisan, handmade in Kenya, eco-friendly animal by-products
Pact fair-trade, organic cotton
Patagonia environmental activism
People Tree (UK) organic cotton, sustainable wool, Certified Fair-Trade
PrAna organic cotton, recycled wool & polyester, hemp, repurposed down feathers
Raven + Lily Certified B Corporation, Certified Fair-Trade
Sasaki Yohinten Upcycling vintage fabrics, ETSY
Shaka Surf natural materials
Shift to Nature (AU) sustainable & organic textiles, fair-trade
Slum Love handmade in Nairobi, Kenya, natural materials, living wage, charitable giving
Stela 9 (GUATEMALA) artisan, fair wage, handmade in Guatemala
Thread Harvest (AU) Certified B Corporation, fair-trade, organic & upcycled materials
Thred Up recycled style
Toms charitable giving, environmentally friendly materials, social responsibility
Zero Waste Daniel zero waste, made in NYC
WOMEN’S APPAREL
Alabama Chanin 100% organic cotton, made in USA
Amur natural and recycled fibers
Aurora Sage eco-friendly
Ayni artisan made in Peru of natural and recycled fibers
Behno living wage & eco-conscious
Belvele e-commerce for the conscious consumer
Carleen upcycle
Cuyana artisan, made in the USA, Turkey & Italy
Delikate Rayne vegan, cruelty-free, artisan, made in USA
Farm Rio a tree is planted for every sale
Gather & See organic, eco-friendly, fair-trade
La Matilde handmade in Mexico
M. Patmos eco-conscious, made in USA
Mara Hoffman member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition
Nomad by Elroy (CA) artisan, fair-trade, made in Canada from rare textiles
Nomads (UK) organic, member of British Association of Fair-Trade Shops
Patricia Michaels cottage industry, made in USA, Native owned
Prabal Gurung Participant of the CFDA + LEXUS Fashion Initiative
Prairie Underground eco-friendly fibers, made in USA
Reformation eco-conscious, living wage
Rent the Runway luxury clothing rental, designers include Prabal Gurung & Mara Hoffman
Shop Ethica eco-conscious, made in the USA
Silvae vegan, handcrafted, made in the USA
Stella McCartney (UK) vegan, cruelty-free, social responsibility, charitable giving,
Study NY natural fibers, plant & non-toxic dyes, ethical production, slow fashion
Svilu Participant of the CFDA + LEXUS Fashion Initiative
Symbology artisan, cultural preservation, living wage
Titania Inglis organic cotton, deadstock wool, made in USA
Tome Participant of the CFDA + LEXUS Fashion Initiative
Urban Outfitters : Urban Renewal vintage & deadstock materials, made in USA
Wallis Evera (CA) hemp & other eco-friendly fibers, made in Canada
Wintervacht (AMSTERDAM) upcycle
Zero + Maria Cornejo Participant of the CFDA + LEXUS Fashion Initiative
WOMEN’S BASICS, INTIMATES, ACTIVEWEAR & SLEEPWEAR
Elegantees living wage, female empowerment, made responsibly in Nepal
Erin Snow Participant of the CFDA + LEXUS Fashion Initiative
Naja recycled materials, social responsibility
Organic by John Patrick organic materials, living wage, fair-trade
Satva organic cotton, eco-friendly
Stella McCartney for Adidas vegan, cruelty-free, social responsibility
Wama Underwear hemp, GOTS certified, Green America certified
30 Year T-Shirt 30 year guarantee
MEN’S APPAREL & ACCESSORIES
Belvele e-commerce for the conscious consumer
House of 950 artisan, made in USA
Nadira Bag artisan, handmade in USA, ETSY
Nisolo, handmade, artisan
Olsen Haus vegen, cruelty free
Sword and Plough, recycled materials, charitable giving, made in USA,
Veinage (CA) upcycle, handmade in Canada, ETSY
WOMEN’S BAGS & ACCESSORIES
Abury (BERLIN) artisan, handmade, cultural preservation
Bush Princess (KENYA) artisan, recycled metal, handmade in Kenya
Cuyana artisan, made in the USA, Turkey & Italy
Cyclus (COLOMBIA) recycled materials, handmade in Bogota
Ethnotek artisan, handmade textiles
Fleabags artisan, made in USA and India
Hands Producing Hope artisan, natural materials, living wage
Kayu artisan, living wage, cottage industry
Kooreloo artisan, handcrafted, natural materials
M. Patmos eco-conscious, made in USA
Matt & Nat (CA) vegan, socially responsible, sustainable & recycled materials
MZ Fairtrade artisan, handmade
Nadira Bag artisan, handmade in USA, ETSY
Nena & Co artisan, handmade by artisans in Guatemala, Mexico, Kenya + Morocco
Noujica (CA) artisan, recycled & organic materials, made in Canada
One Love Global Imports artisan, handmade
Queork made of 100% cork, a naturally sustainable and eco-friendly material
Sseko female empowerment, fair-trade, made in Uganda
Veinage (CA) upcycle, handmade in Canada, ETSY
Yestadt Millinery artisan, made in New York City
WOMEN’S JEWELRY & HAIR ACCESSORIES
Ayalah B Jewelry (ISRAEL) artisan, handmade, ETSY
by Neeko artisan, Native owned
Dezso by Sara Beltran Participant of the CFDA + LEXUS Fashion Initiative
Gilded Mane artisan, upcycle, handmade in USA
Gillian Steinhardt artisan, made in USA
Hands Producing Hope artisan, natural materials, living wage
Hiro + Wolf (UK) artisan, environmental & social responsibility, made in Kenya
Joanna Cave (UK) artisan, recycled metal
K/ller Collection Participant of the CFDA + LEXUS Fashion Initiative
Little Sycamore artisan, raw stones, handmade in USA, ETSY
Melissa Joy Manning Green Certified, handmade, recycled & upcycled materials
Nettie Kent sustainable design, recycled materials
NKD Designs artisan, handmade in USA, ETSY
Pamela Love artisan, made ethically and responsibly
Pauletta Brooks artisan, handmade in USA, ETSY
Saya Designs artisan, handmade, reclaimed wood
Tara 4779 artisan, handmade in NYC, recycled metal
Tiffany Kunz reclaimed materials, made in LA
WWAKE Participant of the CFDA + LEXUS Fashion Initiative
SHOES
Alepel handpainted shoes and accessories
Artemis Design Co one-of-a-kind kilim shoes
Coclico natural materials, social & environmental responsibility
Inkkas artisan, fair-trade, OneShoeOneTree project
Ix Style artisan, charitable giving, made in Guatemala
LL Designs handmade, Native owned
Marzeri Milano (ITALY) artisan, vegan, cruelty free, handmade in Italy
Meher Kakalia (UK) artisan, handmade
Moo Shoes vegan, cruelty free
Nisolo handmade, artisan
Ocelot Market handmade, artisan
Oliberte Certified Fair-Trade, Certified B Corporation, made in Africa
Olsen Haus vegen, cruelty free
Queork made of 100% cork, a naturally sustainable and eco-friendly material
Res Ipsa one-of-a-kind kilim shoes
Sseko female empowerment, fair-trade, made in Uganda
Sydney Brown artisan, recycled & sustainable materials, cruelty free, made in LA
The Root Collective social responsibility, made in Guatemala
Veja (FR) organic cotton & eco friendly materials, fair-trade, transparent
KIDS & BABY
Ix Style artisan, charitable giving, made in Guatemala
Mustela natural ingredients, eco-conscious
Noctu GOTS & Fair-Trade Certified
Oliberte Certified Fair-Trade, Certified B Corporation, made in Africa
Pact fair-trade, organic cotton
Prairie Underground eco-friendly fibers, made in USA
Tane Organics organic cotton & natural fibers
Veja (FR) organic cotton & eco friendly materials, fair-trade, transparent
HOME
Alabama Chanin 100% organic cotton, made in USA
Concept Ceramic artisan, handmade in Bulgaria, ETSY
Hands Producing Hope artisan, natural materials, living wage
Industry of All Nations fair trade, artisan, sustainable fabrics
Nomad by Elroy (CA) artisan, fair-trade, made in Canada from rare textiles
TECH ACCESSORIES & WATCHES
Carved artisan, handmade, salvaged materials, made in USA
Mistura artisan, eco conscious
Queork made of 100% cork, a naturally sustainable and eco-friendly material
BEAUTY, SKINCARE & FRAGRANCE
Bite Toothpaste natural ingredients, no plastic
Cold Spring Apothecary all natural ingredients, non-toxic, small batch production
Herbaceutikals all natural ingredients, small batches, locally grown, organic, made in USA
Honest eco-conscious, cruelty-free, natural ingredients, non-toxic
Indie Lee all natural ingredients
Rain Africa organically grown, cruelty free, handmade, Certified Free Trade in Africa & Europe
MANUFACTURING
Good Clothing Company – Ethical, sustainable and small batch production for independent designers
NECESSARY VIEWING / LISTENING / READING
“The True Cost” NETFLIX
“How to Let Go of the World & Love the Things Climate Can’t Change” HBO
“Conscious Chatter” PODCAST
GREEN ORGANIZATIONS
HAUTE-MIND 