https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 16:01:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-1594062 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:36:39 +0000 Anonymous 1594062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please bear in mind ladies that this is a 5 year old thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-1594061 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:32:58 +0000 gryffin 1594061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Second the Eileen Fisher and the rest of the recommendation list by Kristine. &nbsp;Also Everlane and Emerson Fry. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-1594054 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:07:11 +0000 tracey 1594054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are a few. </p> <p>Disclaimer: I haven't done deep research into them, but have bought their products:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.theprojectgarments.com">http://www.theprojectgarments.com</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.edun.com">http://www.edun.com</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.loomstate.org">http://www.loomstate.org</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-140606 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:35:20 +0000 Isabel 140606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a disclosure to make first : I own stock in Timberland Shoe company. It has done mediocre. One of the reasons I stick with it is that is a sustainable and highly philanthropic, and ethical company. </p> <p>Teva is a really great too. A Company called simpleshoes.com is completely sustainable and eco-friendly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-139766 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:34:17 +0000 malcontent 139766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shabby Apple donates a percentage of each dress sold to give third-world women micro-loans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-139746 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:34:03 +0000 cciele 139746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are a few. Disclaimer: I haven't done deep research into them, but have bought their products:<br /> Stewart+Brown (clothes): <a href="http://www.stewartbrown.com/about.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.stewartbrown.com/about.php</a><br /> Terra Plana (shoes): <a href="http://www.terraplana.com/terraplana.php?gclid=CLSzi6fF6KACFRgJbAod6C2PVQ" rel="nofollow">http://www.terraplana.com/terr.....bAod6C2PVQ</a><br /> Edun (clothes): <a href="http://www.edunonline.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.edunonline.com/</a><br /> Prana (yoga-type clothes): <a href="http://www.prana.com/index.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.prana.com/index.aspx</a><br /> Toms (shoes): <a href="http://www.toms.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.toms.com/</a><br /> Loomstate (clothes): <a href="http://www.loomstate.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.loomstate.org/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-139690 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:29:26 +0000 RoseandJoan 139690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the concept of this handbag company<br /> <a href="http://www.stardustkids.co.uk/acatalog/Shoulder_Bags.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.stardustkids.co.uk/....._Bags.html</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.stabo.co.uk/shop.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.stabo.co.uk/shop.html</a><br /> edit: on the stabo website click on about us and then ethical policy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-139442 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:44:28 +0000 Iris 139442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 'Italian Shoemaker' as their shoes actually are Italian-made, but for a good price :3 You can find them at Marshalls/TJ Maxx. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-139397 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:24:16 +0000 Kristine 139397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some of these are more "gear" than fashion, but the ones I could come up with are...</p> <p>Patagonia<br /> Prana<br /> Eileen Fisher<br /> Gaiam<br /> Simple<br /> Dansko<br /> Birkenstock<br /> New Balance </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-139352 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:52:56 +0000 JaneF 139352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to give a plug to my favorite online shoe store, Ped Shoes (<a href="http://www.pedshoes.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.pedshoes.com</a>), because one thing that is VERY important to the owner, Dayna Grubb, is that every line she carries is ethically produced. If a company shifts its manufacturing to China, she usually drops them unless they can prove they are still using environmentally and socially sound practices. Although Ped carries leather shoes, they primarily use vegetable-dyed leathers. Trippen, which is out of Germany, is especially respected for their sustainable approach. Coclico and Cydwoq are also good companies from what I can tell. I have often called Ped to ask about their products from this angle (because it really matters to me), and they--usually it's Dayna who answers the phone--have always been gracious about giving me the straight dope. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-138443 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 06:22:08 +0000 Michelle 138443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sadly have nothing helpful to contribute to this topic, but I just wanted to give a big shoutout and say welcome back, Brianna!! Do fill us in on how you, the Dh and the Chickady are doing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-138430 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:51:16 +0000 Anonymous 138430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As Stringy suggested, second hand clothing seems to be one of the easiest ways to help, especially if you buy from stores that exist to benefit a worthy group. I try to do as much shopping as I can in this way and also help support a woman who is supporting her familiy when I take some of these items to be tailored.<br /> There will still be problems with this but it's easier than trying to keep up with ethics of clothing companies. It is amazing what you can find in excellent condition if willing to look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-138426 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:33:42 +0000 Maya 138426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brianna, thanks for the shoutout and it's good to see you here I have pondered this quite a bit so I can make my best recommendation to you.</p> <p>The truth is that what you said about AA is true about all mainstream apparel companies. We live in a capitalist, corporate-based society and unfortunately that leads to a lot of exploitation--of people, animals, and the environment alike. If you wanted to avoid all of that, you would have to avoid everything aside from some obscure indie designers, used clothing, and Etsy sellers, and even that might not completely avoid these issues. Somewhere along the production line, it is highly likely that there were questionable practices. An Etsy seller could be using a fabric created by children in India, for example. Vegan clothing companies use a lot of PVC, which is not environmentally friendly (however, I feel obligated to point out that leather tanning is no better).</p> <p>So that said, I think one must choose his or her battles. My ethical issue is mainly with animals. Recently, however, I have started considering wearing USED leather because it is kinder to the environment by repurposing something rather than buying something new, and doing so doesn't fund any exploitative practices. But I do feel like a bit of a hypocrite because I know I can't even touch real fur, let alone wear it, regardless of whether or not it is used...hence "considering." I also wear leather shoes, and that is a battle I have just had to force myself to ignore. I continue to research vegan brands and I'm sure one day the technology an engineering will exist to create a manmade material that breathes and stretches, but meanwhile despite my efforts, I haven't found anything that truly goes the distance. Hopefully one day my fussy feet can be pacified without compromising my ideals. I guess what I am saying is that I do my very best, but I still try to be reasonable and rational. I'm not a bleeding heart and never will be because even if I do everything I can, it still won't be enough. It must be a collective effort. I think if everyone in the world chose *a* battle--any battle--we would see a vast improvement in everything from animal welfare to quality of life to the environment. If everyone made some small effort, even if they aren't perfect, it would truly add up.</p> <p>Sooo...now that I have preached all that...about shopping: As I said, all major retailers will engage in some seedy practices. Sweatshop labor is almost guaranteed these days, unfortunately, because most of these garments are cheaply produced in countries without proper labor laws. Rather than worrying about where to shop, or boycotting certain stores or brands, I would be more inclined to support organizations that work to create better conditions for these workers. With the environment, there are plenty of brands out there that claim to be sustainable or eco-friendly, or that have a sustainable/eco-friendly range. This is not my area of expertise as I usually find these brands and ranges too expensive for me, but I'm sure others will chime in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-138425 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:24:54 +0000 stringy 138425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ethical shoes are *hard* to find. Simple Shoes does some nice casual sneakers, etc. And apparently Stella McCartney has a line of vegan shoes that are dressier, although I've never seen them in stores here in Australia. </p> <p>Vintage and secondhand is another good option for sustainable items, since you're saving them from landfill and extending their useful life. </p> <p>Back on the celebrity track, Emma Watson (Hermione from Harry Potter) has a line of organic/fair trade clothes at <a href="http://www.peopletree.co.uk/category/emma-watson/" rel="nofollow">http://www.peopletree.co.uk/category/emma-watson/</a> The basic tees there are quite nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-138411 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:35:38 +0000 annagybe 138411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've heard good things about Alternative Apparel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-138407 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:23:55 +0000 Ariadne 138407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great start!</p> <p>Lululemon used to have an offshoot line called oqoqo that was all sustainable/organic but it went under. </p> <p>American Apparel uses ethical practices in some regards, but is pretty darn questionable in others... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-138327 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 22:09:36 +0000 Inge 138327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea Brianna, and how lovely to see you again!! I hope you and your family are doing well?</p> <p>I just had a look at the Dr. Martens website. There's a bit of info in the About section, and you can download a pdf with their complete supplier code of conduct.<br /> <a href="http://www.drmartens.com/Page.asp?NavID=11" rel="nofollow">http://www.drmartens.com/Page.asp?NavID=11</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-138324 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:55:58 +0000 annagybe 138324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's a jeans list I found recently-</p> <p><a href="http://www.denimdebutante.com/2010/03/sustainably-stylish-17-great-denim.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.denimdebutante.com/.....denim.html</a></p> <p>Anna </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-138320 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:40:40 +0000 RoseandJoan 138320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This website may be a good place to start<br /> <a href="http://www.ascensiononline.com/?gclid=COPYztzx2aACFUgB4wodo1jMCQ" rel="nofollow">http://www.ascensiononline.com.....4wodo1jMCQ</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-make-a-list-of-ethicalsustainable-brands#post-138314 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:10:55 +0000 Ariadne 138314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm thinking ahead to spring and I realize I will need to fill in a number of wardrobe gaps (sandals, slip-on shoes of some sort, short-sleeved and sleeve-less tops, etc.). I would really, really, really like to choose clothes from companies that are actively ethical and/or sustainable in their practices--and if and when that's not possible, I'd like to at least avoid brands that are actively UNethical or UNsustainable (think the fashion equivalent of Nestle). </p> <p>I know some of you (Maya!) try to keep your personal ethics and morals in mind when making fashion choices, and I'd really appreciate your help in creating a list of go-to sources, both online and brick &amp; mortar. I'm also interested in websites that might give insight into the practices various brands use in their employment, sourcing, manufacturing, etc. Often ethical and sustainable companies make clothes are not particularly fashionable, but surely there are some places that manage to be both ethical and stylish? I do a lot of thrift and consignment shopping, but sometimes I need or want to buy new! </p> <p>Maybe we can also help each other do a little bit of research into companies whose products we like but whose business practices we don't know much about. I personally am interested in but ignorant about Doc Martens, H&amp;M, Bensimon, Club Monaco, the Gap/BR/ON empire, and Clarks, to start us off. </p>