We all know the drill — you need something to wear and you need it now. Maybe it's a last-minute wedding outfit, or your favorite jeans finally gave out, or you've got a job interview tomorrow. In these moments, it's tempting to fall back on fast fashion brands, even when we know there are better choices out there.
But shopping sustainably doesn't have to mean endless hours of research or scrolling through eco-friendly fashion blogs to find slow fashion brands. We've done the work for you, curating 23 ethical fashion and sustainable clothing brands that cover every wardrobe need without compromising your values.
Aventura started out as a family-owned business founded to create comfortable, stylish clothing while minimizing environmental impact.
Now, the brand has established itself as a leader in sustainable fashion, making conscious choices about sustainable fabrics and production methods long before it became industry standard. Over 75% of its styles are made with sustainable materials like organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled polyester. It also partners with Fair Trade Certified™ factories.
Its collections span from everyday basics to versatile dresses.
One of the most recognizable names in fashion, Benetton was founded in 1965 by Luciano Benetton and his sibling in Treviso. The Benetton siblings had a vision for fashion as a vehicle for social change and today the brand is still known for its emphasis on sustainability and ethical production, boundary-pushing advertising campaigns as its accessible, color-rich collections.
World-champion surfer Kelly Slater and designer John Moore launched Outerknown to prove that great design and environmental responsibility could coexist.
The California-based brand is a certified B-Corporation and makes 90% of its clothing from upcycled or organic materials. Best-known for its Blanket Shirt, Outerknown makes a range of men’s and women’s clothing that emphasizes sustainability and style. Its collections include tops, trousers, dresses, outerwear, and swimwear.
Outerknown also has a secondhand shop, Outerworn.
Eileen Fisher's signature relaxed silhouettes and neutral palettes have become the backbone of conscious wardrobes everywhere, with pieces that transition seamlessly from creative meetings to weekend wandering.
A certified B Corporation, Eileen Fisher creates clothing for women who appreciate the subtle power of well-crafted basics. Its organic cottons, responsibly sourced wools, and fluid linens come together in pieces that feel timeless rather than trendy – the kind you'll reach for season after season.
Carve Designs was founded by surfers Jennifer Hinton and Thayer Sylvester to create boardshorts made for real women with real bodies and a genuine passion for adventure.
From their Mill Valley, California base, Hinton and Sylvester have turned Carve Designs into a fully fledged fashion brand making everything from swimwear to casual clothing, all designed with active women in mind.
Everlane disrupted the fashion industry with its radically transparent approach to pricing and production, launching with a line of high-quality basics at affordable prices.
Today, Everlane has evolved beyond its original fair-trade cotton tees to offer a comprehensive collection of wardrobe staples, from Grade-A cashmere sweaters to Italian-made shoes and their popular Way-High Sailor Jeans. The brand is also working towards net-zero emissions.
Pact is a leader in sustainable, affordable clothing, making everything from t-shirts to bedding using organic cotton and low-impact dyes in Fair Trade Certified factories.
The Boulder, Colorado-based brand was founded in 2009 and continues to rethink sustainability through initiatives like its "Good To Wear" clothing donation program, designed to extend product lifecycles and reduce textile waste.
KOTN has mastered the art of everyday luxury through Egyptian cotton.This Canadian brand started with the mission of creating the perfect t-shirt.
The brand's focus on sustainability has earned KOTN one of the highest B Corp scores in North American fashion. If you're tired of fast fashion basics but don't want to spend a fortune on designer pieces, KOTN delivers that sweet spot of quality, consciousness, and timeless style.
Fair Indigo makes timeless essentials crafted to last, using organic materials and low-impact dyes.
Since it was founded in 2006, the brand has had a commitment to transparency and fair labor practices, maintaining long-term relationships with their manufacturing partners while supporting local communities through their Fair Indigo Foundation's educational initiatives in Peru.
Founded by Danish entrepreneur Tue Deleuran, Colorful Standard has reimagined wardrobe essentials through a spectrum of over 60 vibrant hues. The brand launched in Copenhagen with a focus on simplicity and sustainability, challenging the notion that basic clothing needed to be, well, basic.
Colorful Standard produces its signature t-shirts, hoodies, and sweaters exclusively from organic cotton and recycled merino wool in fair-wage Portuguese factories.
Founded by Betsy Cassell-Thomas, Intertwined Designs brings a deeply personal approach to sustainable fashion. Operating from her studio in Washington’s Methow Valley, Cassell-Thomas creates each piece by hand, focusing on durability and timeless design that reflects the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
The Munich-based brand founded by brothers Benjamin and Felix Heyd, SANVT makes essentials that are crafted to stand the test of time, while minimizing environmental impact.
The brand has a purposefully short supply chain and produces its products entirely within the EU from GOTS-certified cotton and GRS-certified recycled materials. It’s also ClimatePartner certified, ensuring carbon-neutral operations from production to delivery.
Girlfriend Collective wants to revolutionize how activewear impacts both people and the planet. The activewear brand that stands out through its approach to sustainability and inclusivity. Its size ranges (from XXS to 6XL) are core to its mission of making ethical activewear accessible to everyone. Each piece of clothing is also produced in SA8000-certified factories, ensuring both the planet and workers are treated right.
Shop Girlfriend Collective here.
Founded by cancer survivor and water enthusiast Lynne Fletcher O'Brien, Line in the Sand emerged from a deeply personal mission to create purposeful swimwear that protects both people and planet. As such, 100% of its profits are donated to ocean conservation and cancer-related organizations.
The brand offers a range of protective swimwear that features UPF 50+ protection and thoughtful designs that prioritize both confidence and comfort.
In 2014 Matt and Amanda Reynolds founded Groceries with an innovative vision: create everyday clothing using ingredients you could find in your kitchen. It makes basics – from t-shirts to dresses – in its downtown LA factory with entirely organic and recycled materials. Each piece dyed using food scraps that would otherwise go to waste.
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Netherlands-based Boldwill makes microplastic-free activewear. Rebelling against the norms of synthetic-based athletic wear, Boldwill uses natural materials like hemp and eucalyptus to make its products.
MATE the Label was founded to create everyday essentials that are clean from seed to skin. The brand’s essentials are crafted from GOTS Certified Organic materials and non-toxic dyes, creating the kind of pieces you'll want to live in – literally. From perfectly cut tees to cloud-soft sweats, each piece is designed to be a wardrobe workhorse that actually gets better with wear.
Whimsy + Row takes a refreshingly grounded approach to sustainable fashion — creating small-batch collections that are all crafted within a few miles of its LA HQ, allowing the team to personally ensure both quality and ethical manufacturing practices. Its clothing is made with low-impact materials like Organic Cotton, TENCEL™, and ECOVERO™.
Travis Hartanov and Kohl Crecelius founded Known Supply with the goal of humanizing the fashion industry by connecting makers directly with consumers.
Its products are made in fair trade certified factories in India using organic cotton and sustainable materials. Every garment carries the signature of its maker, making the human element of fashion visible and valued.
Outland Denim is Australia's first B Corp certified denim brand. It was founded in 2011 by James Bartle with a powerful purpose: combat human trafficking in Asia through ethical employment. After learning about the devastating impact of trafficking, Bartle established the brand in Australia with a unique mission to provide sustainable career opportunities for women who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation, starting with a production facility in Cambodia.
On a mission to revolutionize sustainable fashion, Pangaia dubs itself as ‘a materials science company.’ In 2018 it debuted with its FLWRDWN™ technology, a warm down alternative made from wildflowers. Pangaia is a certified B Corporation making minimalist everyday essentials and investing in the future of sustainable materials. It now has a presence in over 100 countries.
Founded by designer Daniel Silverstein in New York City, Zero Waste Daniel (ZWD) transforms pre-consumer fabric scraps into wearable art. The brand pioneered a unique mosaic-like technique that incorporates every piece of material into its eco-friendly clothing designs, ensuring nothing goes to landfill.
Founded in 2012 by Kalen Emsley and David Luba in Canada, tentree began with an ambitious promise: plant ten trees for every item sold. This simple yet powerful commitment has shaped every aspect of the brand's development, leading to their bold mission of becoming the most environmentally progressive brand on the planet and planting one billion trees by 2030.
As a certified B-Corp, each purchase from tentree directly supports global reforestation projects that not only help combat climate change but also provide sustainable employment in communities where trees are planted.
CHNGE was founded to change fashion's impact on people and planet. A leader for sustainable fashion brands, CHNGE uses only GOTS-certified organic cotton and OEKO-TEX certified production processes.
CHNGE is also carbon-neutral and ensures its factories pay fair, living wages and offer safe working conditions. It also tries to use renewable energy where possible, with 80% of its sewing facility's energy comes from renewable resources.
