FEEL-GOOD FASHION:
BY RAYE MOCIOIU
Sustainable Brands to Shop This Summer difference. The rise of vintage shops and slow fashion ask shoppers to consider how long their purchases will last them and what kind of impact they make on the planet.
While it’s true that in one way or another, all garments have at least some negative impact on the environment, it’s also true that there are brands working diligently to help make a
Ethical fashion refers to clothing that is made in a way that values worker rights and social welfare. Today’s consumers are becoming more and more aware of what
goes into making the items we buy and how we can use purchasing power to support brands that inspire positive change. From giving back to community initiatives to recycling consumer waste, these five brands are taking a much-needed interest in improving our world. It’s fashion that you can feel good about!
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The latest fashion trend isn’t a seasonal color or a must-have accessory—it’s the impact you make with what you wear.
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ACCOMPANY Accompany is making things better by making better things. In a commercial world, traditional crafts are being lost every day. When you shop at Accompany, you can feel good knowing that your purchase supports small villages and Indigenous communities— from the Penan women in Borneo who weave sustainable handbags from upcycled PVC, to the Wayuu, Colombia’s largest Indigenous community, where learning to weave is a sacred rite of passage. By bringing work to these local artisans, your purchase helps communities thrive.
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heart of what GUNAS does, driving their advocacy and support for animal welfare groups and sanctuaries, including the Wild Tomorrow Fund, The Jane Goodall Institute, 100ForAll, and so many more. The go-to brand for environmentally conscious fashion stylists and celebrities, GUNAS customers can be found in nearly 40 countries globally. Winner of the Best Green Handbag Award
by InStyle magazine and winner of the Best Independent Handbag Brand by Macy's, GUNAS handbags are winning the hearts of fashionistas, magazine editors, and conscious shoppers around the world. To find out more and shop the best of cruelty-free fashion, visit GUNAS at gunasthebrand.com
Their collection of fashion-forward accessories and home goods are beautifully made and imbued with meaning that makes them even more obsession-worthy. Each piece in Accompany’s collection offers a modern spin on a centuries-old craft, bringing new economic opportunities to artisans worldwide. As you reconnect with friends and family again this fall, opt for a statement piece that has the power to brighten someone’s day. Shop handmade, limited-edition pieces at accompanyus.com
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GUNAS is America's first 100% vegan fashion brand dedicated to ending animal cruelty in the name of fashion. Launched in 2009 by Designer Sugandh G. Agrawal, GUNAS handbags are ethically made from the best of vegan materials, recycled metal hardware, and recycled plastic bottle lining fabrics by artisans in Korea. Animal, human, and environmental welfare is at the
