11 Sustainable Clothing Brands For Every Fashion Aesthetic

Courtesy of Germanier Fashion From streetwear to luxe high-fashion pieces. by Erika Harwood June 22, 2020

With sustainability becoming a growing interest among shoppers, there's a slew ethical brands to add to our wardrobes. Ahead, 11 up-and-coming sustainable labels, most which are owned by Black women or women of color, with focuses on nearly every fashion aesthetic, from streetwear to high fashion.

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Courtesy of Brother Vellies Brother Vellies Brother Vellies footwear and accessories are handcrafted across the globe from a range of recycled materials. The items rarely go on sale to honor the labor and materials of the pieces.

Greg Shoe in Cow Brother Vellies $395 See on Brother Vellies

Courtesy of Galerie L.A. Galerie L.A. This Los Angeles-based boutique is dedicated to only offering sustainable brands, including loungewear, home goods, and beauty items.

Olivia Jumpsuit Citrine Galerie L.A. $220 See on Galerie L.A.

Courtesy of Local European Local European Local European makes its clothing from deadstock fabric in small-batch collections in order to reduce excess and waste.

LE CARGO PANT Local European $98 See on Local European

Courtesy of Proclaim Proclaim This inclusive lingerie brand was started after founder Shobha Philips was unable to find her own shade of "nude." The items are made from 100% post-consumer plastic water bottles.

TENCEL BRALETTE IN ELLA NUDE Proclaim $59 See on Proclaim

Courtesy of Most Prominent Co. Most Prominent Co. This streetwear brand shares stories of labor practices within the fashion industry through its clothing, which brings more awareness on conscious consumerism.

POLICY LETTER TEE Most Prominent Co. $65 See on Most Prominent Co.

Courtesy of Wasi Clothing Wasi Clothing Bolivian-American designer Vanessa Acosta highlights her culture through handmade pieces, which uses textiles sourced from South America.

The Shapes Dress Wasi Clothing $165 See on Wasi Clothing

Courtesy of Back Beat Co. Back Beat Co. California-cool clothing brand Back Beat Co. uses fabrics with little environmental impact for its cozy basics.

Hemp Rib Double Band Tank Back Beat Co. $55 See on Back Beat Co.

Courtesy of Lemlem Lemlem A portion of this brand's sales go toward the Lemlem Foundation, which gives women artisans in Africa access to healthcare, education, and jobs.

TIKURI STRAPLESS RUFFLE JUMPSUIT Lemlem $375 See on Lemlem

Courtesy of Selva Negra Selva Negra Designers Kristen Gonzalez and Sam Romero look to their Latina roots to create their high-quality, ethically made pieces.

Zazie Top Selva Negra $92 See on Selva Negra

Courtesy of Germanier Germanier Even luxury can be made sustainably. In 2015, designer Kevin Germanier won the EcoChic Design Award for his earth-conscious, high-fashion looks.

Bead-embellished twill mini skirt Germanier $239 $799 See on Matches Fashion

Courtesy of Pangaia Pangaia In case you want the world to know your sweats are sustainable, Pangaia has its whole eco-friendly process printed on its pieces.

Seaweed Fiber Long Sleeve Crop T-Shirt Pangaia $85 See on Pangaia

Want to shop for more? We picked out our favorite biker shorts , neon swimsuits , and Black-owned fashion brands , too.

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