Sustainable fashion labels you never knew were eco-friendly

Sustainable fashion labels have come a long way thanks to earth-minded consumers and increased pressures from the climate change community. Because of this, more and more brands are adopting eco-friendly practices, many of which you may not know about. To spotlight green shopping, we’re rounding up some of our favourite sustainable fashion labels you never knew were eco-friendly.

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1. Reformation

The cool-girl label Reformation puts sustainability at the very core of its business model. The LA-based brand invests in green building infrastructure to minimize its waste, water, and energy footprints. Reformation invests in programs that offset the resources it uses in its manufacturing process, including Native Energy, a regenerative agriculture corporation, and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) Water Restoration Program.

Reformation

Kourtney floral-print dress - White

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$260.00

Farfetch

Reformation

Gilda Cropped Ribbed Organic Cotton-blend Cardigan - Blue

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$100.00

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Reformation

mid-rise straight-leg jeans - Blue

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$103.00

Farfetch

Reformation

Francine Ribbed Stretch-knit Set - Black

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$180.00

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Reformation

Doutzen floral mini dress - Red

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$229.00

Farfetch

Reformation

Max Distressed Organic Denim Shorts - Light blue

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$80.00

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Reformation

Maryanne leopard-print midi dress - Brown

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$280.00

Farfetch

Reformation

Benson Silk-satin Mini Skirt - Platinum

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$128.00

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2. Stella McCartney

“The starting point is not design. The starting point is sustainability,” designer Stella McCartney once said of her namesake label. The luxury ready-to-wear brand Stella McCartney takes consistent action to lessen its environmental impact, including using innovative sustainable materials like bioengineered spider silk and recycled oceans plastic and developing production innovations that lessen the use of environmental resources, such as water.

Stella McCartney

Falabella Small metallic tote bag Silver

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$1,240.00

Mytheresa

-35%

Stella McCartney

Micro Falabella Purse Black

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$221.00 ~~$340.00~~

Eraldo

-30%

Stella McCartney

Falabella Small velvet tote bag Green

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$868.00 ~~$1,240.00~~

Mytheresa

-30%

Stella McCartney

Gaia platform espadrille sandals Black

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$714.00 ~~$1,020.00~~

Mytheresa

-50%

Stella McCartney

Draped wool maxi dress Red

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$720.00 ~~$1,440.00~~

Mytheresa

-40%

Stella McCartney

Wedge espadrilles Beige

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$675.00 ~~$1,125.00~~

Mytheresa

-30%

Stella McCartney

Chain-detail denim midi skirt Blue

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$676.00 ~~$965.00~~

Mytheresa

Stella McCartney

Logo raffia tote bag

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$1,545.00

Mytheresa

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3. Ninety Percent

Activewear label Ninety Percent “always [selects] the most ethically considered options with the lowest environmental impact across all of our collections.” When the London-based brand launched in 2018, 65% of the materials being used were sustainable, and by its seventh collection, the number rose to 97%.

-75%

Ninety Percent

Sweaters Black

Delivery: $9.95

$71.00 ~~$286.00~~

Yoox

Ninety Percent

+ Net Sustain Cutout Stretch-tencel Jersey Bodysuit - Black

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$85.00

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Ninety Percent

+ Net Sustain Boy Fit Organic Cotton-jersey Track Pants - Sand

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$170.00

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Ninety Percent

+ Net Sustain Stretch-tencel Dress - Black

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$100.00

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Ninety Percent

+ Net Sustain Tie-dyed Organic Cotton-jersey Hoodie - Beige

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$175.00

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Ninety Percent

+ Net Sustain Tie-dyed Organic Cotton-jersey Track Pants - Beige

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$165.00

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Ninety Percent

oversized organic cotton T-shirt - White

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$50.00

Farfetch

Ninety Percent

+ Net Sustain Paneled Organic Cotton-blend Jersey Slim-leg Pants - Black

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$100.00

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4. Veja

Veja is a Fairtrade brand that takes its environmental impact seriously. A high proportion of the materials they use are eco-friendly, including organic cotton and wild rubber. Veja teams up with organic farmers and limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in the production of their Meghan Markle-approved sneakers.

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Veja

Rio Branco II Lite Sneakers Red

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$130.00 ~~$173.00~~

Eraldo

-46%

Veja

Sneakers Wata Ii Womens Fabric White/Beige

Delivery: $45.00

$138.00 ~~$254.00~~

Balardi

-25%

Veja

Veja W Panenka Beige

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$138.00 ~~$184.00~~

Eraldo

-46%

Veja

Wata Ii Womens Sneakers Fabric Sky Blue/Beige

Delivery: $45.00

$138.00 ~~$254.00~~

Balardi

-25%

Veja

Arpoador Suede Sandals Brown

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$112.00 ~~$150.00~~

Eraldo

-6%

Veja

Sneakers Pink

Delivery: $45.00

$288.00 ~~$305.00~~

Balardi

-25%

Veja

Volley Appliqué Sneakers Green

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$117.00 ~~$156.00~~

Eraldo

Veja

White Chromefree Leather Campo Sneakers

Delivery: $45.00

$243.00

Balardi

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5. Nudie Jeans

The Swedish denim company Nudie Jeans has been lauded by the sustainable fashion community for its dedication to sustainable manufacturing processes. A high proportion of its materials are certified eco-friendly, including its use of organic cotton, and it “reuses most of its offcuts to minimize textile waste,” according to Good on You.