Ethical fashion innovations are certainly on the rise more than ever and it's great to see the industry organizing around the things that matters such as the environment and the individuals who work to create the products themselves. There are a wide range of styles featured here from African prints to eco chic hemp materials.
A big trend within these ethical fashion innovations is certainly the use of recycling. Take Liz Alig, a brand that takes eco-friendly fabrics to make something new, unique and perhaps most importantly, wearable. The brand works with various partners in order to deliver the social aspect of their wide-ranging mission. Certainly, that is another current of ethical fashion innovations: there is absolutely no way to go at it alone. Whether it's a committed team or a full-force collaboration, it's about working together for the good of the world and creating positive social change.
78 Ethical Fashion Innovations
From African-Inspired Style to Artisan-Focused Designs:
Social Business Editor — May 22, 2014 — Social Good
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Eco-Conscious Alternatives
'Fashioning Change' Supports Ethical Substitutes to Popular Name Brands
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Colorful Cascading Jewelry
Live Worldly's Beleza Bib Necklace is Fun and Ethical
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Weaved Ethical Jewelry
Love Heals Plants Trees and Fosters Economic Development
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Eclectic Ethical Fashion
Upcycled 'Adamah Stein' Designs by Artisans in Senegal and Paris
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Sustainable Shoe Shops
'Made in Romans' Produces Ethically Manufactured Leather Goods for Locals
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Social Good Themed Shops
Story in New York City is Currently Focusing on Socially Conscious Retail
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Fairly Traded Bohemian Bags
The JADEtribe Line is Sustainable, Handmade and Natural
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Casually Conscious Fashion
'Groceries Apparel' Uses Textiles Like Recycled Plastic, Vintage Denim
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Socially Conscious Cotton Clothing
Buyfriend's 100% Organic Tees Promote Ethical Fashion
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Ethical Tribal Print Fashion
The Nicole Miller Indego Africa Collection Focuses on Fair Trade
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Ethical Engagement Rings
Ingle & Rhode Uses Conflict-Free Diamonds and Fair Trade Gold
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Online Ethical Retailers
SERRV Alleviates Poverty by Supporting Artisans from Around the World
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Ethically Refurbished Vests
Toronto-Based 'Local Buttons' Partners with Tailors in Haiti
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Socially Responsible Bangles
Alkemie Jewelry is Made from 100% Reclaimed Materials
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African-Inspired Fashion Styles
This SS13 Fair + True Collection Features Ethical Fashion Looks
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Online Sustainable Fashion Retailers
Modavanti Launches Cosmetics and Beauty Products
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Ethical Engagement Ring Designers
Fifi Bijoux Specializes in Fairly Traded Luxury Jewelry
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All-White Ethical Fashion Lines
NuoMi Shanghai is a Social Enterprise Founded by Bonita Lin Wen
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Upcycled Fair Trade Fashion
Liz Alig Links Consumers & Producers to Support Ethical Practices
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Slow Fashion Shoes
Po-Zu is an Ecological Company Offering Boots and Sandals
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Ethical Hand-Crafted Scarves
The Spring 2013 Collection by 'A Peace Treaty' is Vibrant and Bold
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Ethical Shopping Sites
Magnifeco is an Eco-Fashion Source Featuring All Things Socially Good
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Unstandardized Ethical Accessories
Not Mass Produced Promotes Beyond the Department Stores
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Socially Sustainable Fashion
'All of Us Revolution' Encourages Women to Rethink Consumption
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Worker-Focused Shoe Companies
'soleRebels' was Founded to Create Jobs in Ethiopian Communities
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Fashion-Savvy Sustainable Sandals
GreenSoul Shoes Works to Support Ethical Business Practices
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Ethical and Empowering Accessories
Tukula Provides Opportunity and Hope for Artisans in Uganda
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Altruistic Accessory Lines
Rising Tide Fair Trade Bags Provide Jobs For Under Served Women
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Ethical Web Boutiques
'Future:Standard' Offers Environmentally and Socially Responsible Clothing
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Vegan Brogue Shoes
Bourgeois Boheme Sells Ethical Footwear in a Range of Hip Styles
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Fair Trade Lifestyle Brands
People Tree is a Stylish Social Business Spearhead
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Humanitarian Fashion Lines
David Peck Takes Inspiration from and Gives Back to Ugandan Villagers
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Affordable Eco Fashion
'Pickled Green Clothing' Makes Sustainable Affordable Accessible
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Responsible Bedroom Slippers
The Chilote House Shoe is Eco and Ethically Principled
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Award-Winning Altruistic Fashion
Afia is a Chic Women's Clothing Line Sourced and Sewn in Ghana
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Family-Owned Social Businesses
Yala is a Lifestyle Company with Ethical Clothing and Accessories
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Portugal-Made Parisienne Shoes
The Equal for All Kickstarter Relaunches the Ethical Brand
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Slum Empowerment Fashion
Bachhara Makes Fair Trade, Ethical Silk Apparel in Bangladesh
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Ethical Metal Jewelry
Arabel Lebrusan Uses Recycled Gold and Silver in the Design Process
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Hip Handwoven Attire
Bhalo Employs Rural Bangladeshi Women to Produce Fair Trade Fashion
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Micro Loan Bikinis
RubyMoon Swimwear Donates its Profits to Female Entrepreneurs
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Rainforest Artisans
Chick Boss Jewelry Creates Employment Opportunities for Women in Guatemala
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Produce-Printed Onesies
The 'Bobo Choses' Clothing Line is Organic and Ethically Produced
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Fish Leather Straps
Sprout Watches Uses Biodegradable Materials and Mercury-Free Batteries
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100% Organic Eco Jeans
Nu Sells Raw Denim Made in Small, Ethical Factories in Turkey
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Ethical Handmade Apparel
Light Gives Heat Offers Beautiful Products and Restores Lives
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Fair Trade Weaving
WomenCraft Offers Ethical Employment in East Africa's Mafiga Matatu Area
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Feel Good Fashion Lines
Free Clothing Co Uses Ethical Materials And Donates To Good Causes
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Eco Chic Lifestyle Magazines
'Positive Luxury' Helps Customers Make Ethical Fashion Choices
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Charity-Supporting Kicks
GIDEON SHOES are Hand-Crafted in an Anti-Sweatshop Ethical Workplace
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Fairly Traded Fashion Lines
Good & Fair Clothing Uses Organic Materials and Pays Equitable Wages
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Fair Trade Underwear
Pants to Poverty is a Hip Social Enterprise That Raises “Underwearness"
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Buy Shoes, Give Back
When You Purchase 'TWINS for Peace' You Give a Pair to a Child in Need
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Retro-Style Eco Furs
Tracker Fashions That Channel the Pioneer Days in an Ethical Way
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Artisan-Infused Collections
Laura Siegel's Toronto Fashion Week Designs Feature Ethical Fabrics
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Pet-Saving Fashion
ecoCLOSET Provides Designer Clothing While Supporting Animal Rescue Groups
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Eco-Friendly Luxuries
'Style Will Save Us' Encourages Ethical Business Models
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Charity-Helping Hipster Fashion
Jedidiah Aligns Contemporary Clothing with Compassionate Endeavors
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Aid-Providing Designer Handbags
'Amykathryn' Supports At-Risk Women Throughout the World
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Ethical Pillow Dresses
Scarlet Threads Sells Vibrant Fashion to Create Employment in Rural China
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Vegan Fair Trade Ventures
Autonomie Project is Fashion That Doesn't Hurt the Wallet or the Planet
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Ethical Artisan-Empowering Organizations
Shopping for a Change is a Globally Minded Non-Profit
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Chic Fair Trade Clothing
Amana Provides Training and Jobs for Women in Morocco
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Upcycled African Fashion
afriCAN is Made by Artisans in South Africa for North America's Market
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Crafty Microfinance Blogs
Ahkun Takes a Different Approach with Local Artisans
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Painter-Inspired Catwalks
The Social Studio FW 2012 Collection is Exotic and Ethical
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Social Business TV Specials
The Dragons' Den Update Features Ethical Perfume Company The 7 Virtues
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Ugandan-Made Ethical Tees
'Forgotten Shirts' Supplies Style, Meaningful Work and a Chance to Live
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Charity-Supporting Tees
'This Shirt Helps' Lets Customers Choose What Matters to Them
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Ethical Silk Scarves
‘Cambodian Threads’ Gives School Supplies to Impoverished Kids
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Ethical Eco Retailers
The Offset Warehouse Online Store Makes a Cost-Effective Statement
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Ethical Sewing Workshops
Afesip Fair Fashion Creates Design and Clothing Products in Cambodia
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Ethical Vegetarian Footwear
The Beyond Skin Shoe Company Creates Vegan Friendly Kicks
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Socially Conscious Scarves
The Fairtrade Foundation Raises Awareness with Fair-Trade Fashion
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Socially Conscious Nuptials
Ethical Weddings is an Online Magazine Source for Virtuous Couples
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Humanitarian Product Developers
Red Button Design's Midomo Bracelet Provides Potable Water
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Poverty Alleviation Footwear
Oliberte Strives to Build a Middle Class in Africa
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Fair Trade Bulk Apparel
Epona Clothing Supplies Ethical Tees for Charities, Schools & Businesses
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Thematic Denim Collections
Soorty's SS26 Collection Merges Innovation with Sustainable Practices
Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks
Ecofrico Launches a Sustainable Backpack Line Using Hemp
Eco-Friendly Professional Apparel
Dana Bandi Debut Collection Redefines Power Dressing
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Sustainable Repurposed Shirts
Olivia Wilde Unveils a New Eco-Friendly Collaboration with ThredUp
Collaborative Upcycled Clothing Ranges
The North Face Purple Label Created a Range with nanamica
Cozy Sustainable Fashion
Good For Sunday Offers Curated Cozies that are Perfect for Fall
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Transformable Sustainable Apparel
CAALO Is Manufactured Ethically and Sustainably
Inclusive Mobility-Focused Fashion
The Adaptable Collection by Will&Well Aims for Inclusivity
Elephant-Inspired Charitable Fashion Lines
LOVE BRAND & Co. Partners with Elephant Family USA
Vegan Luxury Spring Collections
FREED Offers a Peak at Its Upcoming Spring 2024 Designs
Modern Artisanal Knit Collections
Rafaiel Knitwear Presents the FW23/24 Jednotny Knits Capsule
Glam Indian Apparel
Anamika Khanna x H&M Reimagines Traditional Silhouettes for Global Consumers
Ethically Manufactured Carry-All Bags
The Amani Carry All Bag by Ecodunia is Made in Africa
Stunning Sustainable Knitwear Collections
Rafaiel Knitwear Boasts Exquisite Silhouettes
Self-Love-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rastah Introduces the Chic and Eye-Catching VOLUME 11 Line
Accessible Mindful Shopping Initiatives
Style DNA Brings Sustainability to Black Friday Shopping
Neo-Rave Fashion NFTs
Wholeland: Primal Rave by The Fabricant Fuses Styles Across Time
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Sustainable Clothing Collections
New 'Regenration Nation' Collection is Inspired by Unity
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Inclusive Sporty Collaborative Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Joins Nike on a New Collection
Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel
AELIS Debuts the History and High Technology Collection
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Upcycled Automotive Fashion
Nio's Blue Sky Lab Repurposes Materials from Car Manufacturing
Ocean Waste-Made Textiles
Duvaltex Recently Debuted the Ocean Waste CLEAN IMPACT TEXTILES
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Empowering Pride-Themed Apparel
The Love For All Kinds Capsule Collection is Now Live
AI-Powered Fashion Designs
The Fabricant and NVIDIA Join Forces in Fashion Design
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Sustainable Canadian Fashion Brands
FREED Was Nominated in the 2023 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Fully Circular Fashion Brands
Reformation Aims to be 100% Circular by 2030 with 'RefRecycling'
Immersive Textile Boutiques
100% Silk Shop in Toronto's Downtown Core is Sustainable
Ultra-Intricate Nigerian Fashion Collections
Elexiay Embraces Chic Aesthetics and Intricate Design
Ethical Merino Wool Clothing
The 'Knit Kite Jacket' is Soft and Heat-Regulating
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Sustainable Indian Streetwear Lines
Cloveify Wearables Launches its New Sustainable Clothing Line
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Planet-Friendly Denim Collections
Soorty's Stunning New Denim Pieces Are Sustainably Crafted
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Themed Denim Collections
Soorty's SS2025 Collection is Named Denim Threads of the World
Textiles-to-Textiles Recycling
Jack Wolfskin Revolutionizes Apparel with Textiles Recycling
Conscious Consumerism Apparel
&OR Collective and H Project by Holt Renfrew Unveil Exclusive Pieces
Ethical Organic Cotton Apparel
The Sport Sweatshirt From Industry Of All Nations is Timeless
Fall-Ready Weatherized Advanced Apparel
nanamica Delivers Heartwarming Life-Tech Wear for FW24
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Luxe Fall-Centric Fashion Capsules
mfpen Unveils its Latest Capsule for the FW23 Season
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Sustainable Bamboo Home Goods
Ettitude Uses Bamboo Lyocell to Create Sustainable Home Products
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Ethical Premium Bedding
Linen Reform is Revolutionizing the Home Textile Market
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Chic Organic Basics
Organic Basics Prioritizes Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing
Affordable Gen Z Apparel
Foundry by Cover Story Clothing Enters the Fashion Scene Through AJIO
Designer-Approved Mid-Century Fashion Lines
JW Anderson and Uniqlo Embrace Mid-Century Aesthetics
Pattern-Heavy Fashion Collections
KAHINDO is Made Ethically, with an Emphasis on Size Inclusion
Playfully Patterned Adventurewear
TNF x Yinka Ilori Inspires Optimism No Matter the Weather
Colorful Boldly Patterned Jackets
Yinka Ilori Designs a Clothing Capsule for The North Face
Sustainable High-Quality Jewelry
Erin Tracy Bridal and Fine Jewelery is Perfect for the Holidays
Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor
IKEA Presents its Second Instalment of the MÄVINN Collection
Rugged Fashion-Forward Jackets
FJackets Marries Form and Function With its Diverse Collection
Colorful Textile-Inspired Design Projects
Yinka Ilori Debuts Projects at ART on THE MART & NeoCon
Contemporary Eco-Conscious Footwear Brands
Juntos Stands Out for Its Commitment to Sustainability
Bio-Based Eco-Minded Swimwear
Reformation's New Ref Swim Line Utilizes ECONYL Nylon and EVO
One-of-One Fashion Capsules
AELIZA's New Collection is Made to Celebrate Individuality
Sophisticated Fashion Collaborations
Willie Norris and Outlier Release a Co-Branded Drop
Animal Welfare Initiatives
Max Mara Fashion Group Announced its Commitment to be Fur-Free
Eco-Minded Workout Wear
H&M Unveils a Sustainable Activewear Line to Combat Fast Fashion
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Fendi Spring/Summer 2024 is Chic and Ultra-Functional
Avant-Garde Fall Apparel
Ahiri's F/W '23 Collection is a Fusion of Timeless Elegance & Modern Edge
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
African Heritage-Inspired Fashion Brands
D’IYANU Draws Inspiration from Nigerian Traditions
Sustainable Bikini Fashion Shows
Space Swap Promotes Eco-conscious Fashion with Its Fashion Show
Sustainable Indigenous Apparel Lines
SHEIN Taps Marika Sila for a New Eco-Friendly Capsule
Regenerative Apparel Collections
ace&jig Launch the Sustainably Crafted 'Regenerative Collection'
Eco Sweatsuit Collections
Champion's Styles with CiCLO Tech Reduce Microplastic Pollution
Forest-Friendly Fashion Partnerships
GANNI and Canopy Join Forces to Enhance Sustainability
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Fully Recyclable Knitwear
&OR Collective's Collection 01 Was Manufactured to Minimize Waste
Timeless Fashion Collections
ORGANICJOHNPATRICK Presents a New Range of Pieces for the Season
Sustainable Turkish Textile Initiatives
ILO Turkiye and Ekodoku Aim to Boost Eco-Friendly Textiles
Asian-Owned Fashion Brands
Dana Bandi Debuted Its Second Fashion Collection Recently
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Edgy Upcycled Fashion Capsules
OMELIA is Showcasing Its Spring/Summer '25 Pre-Collection in Milan
Adventurer-Focused Sustainable Apparel
Deadbyrd Trademark Ecowear Launches its New Adventure Line
Eco-Minded Denim Capsules
Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
All-Season Merino Tees
natclo Debuts with That One Tee: Ethically Eco-Friendly from New Zealand
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
Women-Supporting Clothing Brands
'Sozy' Aims to Support Women and Victims of Violence
Biological Recycling Parkas
Stella McCartney & Protein Evolution Create Designs with AI & Biology
Sustainable Luxury Knitwear
Sheep Inc. is Pioneering Sustainable Luxury in Merino Wool Knitwear
Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses
Virgio's 'The Date' Collection Uses Recycled Polyester
Sustainable Swimwear Collections
Kosta Kini Has Launched a New Versatile Swimwear Collection
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Gargantuan Sustainable Jeans
These Gigantic Jeans Will Be Upcycled Into Other Products
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Festive Lifestyle Streetwear Capsules
AELIZA Presents the Fourth Autonomy Collection
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Organic Cotton Denim Capsules
Icon Denim LA Unveils a New Organic Cotton Capsule with Four Styles
Eco-Minded Leather Variants
Tata International's New Eco-Friendly Leather Hopes to Spark Change
Expanded Denim Recycling Programs
Anthropologie Customers Can Turn In Worn Denim to be Repurposed
Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Sustainable Knitwear Ranges
ARKET Introduced NATIVE Regenerative Wool in its Latest Collection
Environmentally Friendly Joint Furniture
FLOR and ECONYL Join Forces on a New Collection
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Eco-Friendly Denim Fabrics
This Fabric is Crafted From Cellulosic Viscose & Recycled Polyester
Community-Honoring Eclectic Fashion
GANNI and Barbour Join Forces on a New Collection
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Eco-Conscious Beauty Lines
dhartii is Introducing a New Beauty & Skincare Category
Community-Focused Fall Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Contemporary Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Madhappy Debuted Its Utility-Focused Pre-Fall 2023 Range
Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion
Woolrich Presents Origin Stories: Americana for SS24
Thoughtfully Designed Menswear
Léonide is on a Mission That Combines Style and Sustainability
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines
Pinko and Treedom Debut Another Green Capsule with Watercolor Printing
Eco-Minded Bridal Styles
Eastman and Reformation Unveil a New Sustainable Bridal Capsule
Circular Garment Repair Services
Nanushka Launches a Garment Repair Service with Sojo
Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel
iClothing Unveils its Bold and Eco-Friendly Sugarhill Collection
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Summer-Ready Organic Apparel
Priyankara Launches a Sustainable Organic Cotton Collection