23 Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Clothing Brands For Every Budget
Because sustainable fashion is a necessity—not a trend.
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Of course, you’re well aware that climate change is a full-blown crisis, so I’ll save the long-winded sustainability lecture for later (just scroll to the bottom for that, bb). While reducing your wardrobe's environmental impact will require some sacrifice, by no means will you need to give up shopping altogether. In fact, one of the most effective ways to usher in long-term change is to put your money where your mouth is—and educate yourself on the true ethical and environmental impacts of the fast fashion brands you're currently wearing.
It’s time to break up with fast fashion and start shopping these ethical and sustainable clothing brands from here on out. But don't worry, it'll be your most painless break-up ever bc these eco-conscious alternatives are cute af (and in many cases, surprisingly affordable). So thrift, vintage shop, rent, and treat every day like Earth Day by wearing the 23 sustainable and eco-friendly fashion brands below with pride.
Greenwashing is real these days, and determining which sustainable clothing brands are actually sustainable and which are scams is easier said than done. Thankfully, it's my area of expertise—no, seriously. Before writing for Cosmo, I worked for a low-waste, locally produced fashion brand in Brooklyn called NAOMI NOMI; I've completed sustainable fashion courses from the UAL: London College of Fashion; and just the other day, I re-read this 25-page NIH report on the environmental impacts of polyester "for fun." So, after breaking down the best ethical and sustainable brands, I'll offer some quick tips on how to tell if a fashion brand is truly ethical and eco-friendly.
Sarah Maberry is a commerce writer for Hearst Magazines, where she covers fashion, beauty and pop culture. A seasoned trend forecaster and fashion historian, she analyzes viral products and trends on a deeper level. When she’s not writing for Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Harper’s BAZAAR, House Beautiful, Town & Country, Delish and other publications, she can be found roaming the Museum at FIT (her alma matter) or sewing her own couture while she binge-watches reality TV.
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