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

Azure Smocked Midi Dress

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$278.00

Anthropologie

Reformation

Lilibet Midi Dress Blue

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$278.00

Anthropologie

Reformation

Cary Low-Rise Slouchy Wide-Leg Jeans Blue

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$178.00

Anthropologie

Reformation

Jillian Silk Slip Maxi Dress Yellow

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$348.00

Anthropologie

Reformation

Salome Ballet Flats White

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$268.00

Anthropologie

Reformation

Terra Sneakers Beige

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$198.00

Anthropologie

Reformation

Everett Linen Midi Dress Blue

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$298.00

Anthropologie

Reformation

Kailani Midi Dress Blue

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$278.00

Anthropologie

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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

Miracle Colorblock Mini Dress Black

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$1,250.00

Bergdorf Goodman

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Stella McCartney

Stella Mccartney Womens Logo Canvas Tote Bag Beige

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$1,075.00 ~~$1,146.00~~

LUX LAIR

Stella McCartney

Spur Vegan Suede Ankle Booties

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$1,045.00

Bergdorf Goodman

-2%

Stella McCartney

Stella Mccartney Womens Ryder Shoulder Bag Black

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$1,630.00 ~~$1,659.00~~

LUX LAIR

Stella McCartney

Miracle Colorblock Mini Dress Black

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$1,250.00

Neiman Marcus

-2%

Stella McCartney

Stella Mccartney Womens Ryder Shoulder Bag Brown

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$1,630.00 ~~$1,659.00~~

LUX LAIR

Stella McCartney

Sneakelyse Vegan Logo Platform Loafers Black

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$795.00

Bergdorf Goodman

-30%

Stella McCartney

Ryder faux leather shoulder bag Black

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$1,186.00 ~~$1,695.00~~

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%.

Ninety Percent

Draped Muay Midi Dress Size S White

Delivery: $15.00

$141.82

HEWI

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Ninety Percent

Sweaters Black

Delivery: $9.95

$71.00 ~~$286.00~~

Yoox.com

Ninety Percent

Ninety Precent Koulika Maxi Dress Size M White

Delivery: $15.00

$229.62

HEWI

Ninety Percent

tie-dye bodysuit - women - TENCEL/Elastane - M - Blue

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$233.00

FARFETCH

Ninety Percent

Cream Crochet Knit Dress Size S White

Delivery: $15.00

$128.32

HEWI

Ninety Percent

Ranaculus Skirt Size S Blue

Delivery: $15.00

$195.85

HEWI

Ninety Percent

+ Net Sustain Cutout Stretch-tencel Jersey Bodysuit - Black

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$85.00

NET-A-PORTER

Ninety Percent

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

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$170.00

NET-A-PORTER

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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.

Veja

Volley Bicolor Low-Top Sneakers White

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$155.00

Bergdorf Goodman

Veja

V-90 O.T. Leather Sneaker White

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$159.99

Rue La La

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Veja

Panenka Bicolor Leather Sneakers White

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$170.00

Bergdorf Goodman

Veja

Campo Bicolor Leather Low-Top Sneakers

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$175.00

Neiman Marcus

Veja

Volley Bicolor Low-Top Sneakers White

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$155.00

Bergdorf Goodman

Veja

V-10 Prime Suede & Leather Sneaker Green

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$134.99

Rue La La

Veja

Esplar Bi-Color Low-Top Sneakers White

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$155.00

Bergdorf Goodman

Veja

Rio Branco II Lite Sneakers Red

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$175.00

Anthropologie

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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.