SUSTAINABLE BRANDS TO SHOP NOW

Fashion has become one of the most dangerous industries in the world in regards to its impact on the environment. In fact, it has become the second largest polluter. As the fashion industry continues to grow, it is important that we build our awareness and work on becoming more environmentally friendly with our clothing and fashion. In the most recent years, sustainable brands have been growing and are becoming more popular than ever. Here are some of the best brands to add to your closets!

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FOR ATHLEISURE: GIRLFRIEND COLLECTIVE

Girlfriend Collective is one of the best sustainable athleisure brands to shop from. Consisting of the softest and most comfortable items, Girlfriend Collective has everything from leggings, to sports bras, to even socks and swimwear. All clothing items from this brand are made from recycled water bottles and polyester, with even up to 25 water bottles going into each pair of leggings!

FOR DENIM: LEVI'S

Everyone needs denim in their closets no matter what time of year! Recently, Levi's brand has been taking more and more steps to help become a sustainable brand and help save our planet. Committed to making denim a more sustainable industry, Levi’s has invested in local cotton farms to help create designs consisting of less hazardous chemicals and can be made with a significantly less amount of water use. Many of the brand’s items are even being changed to be made from more sustainable fibers like hemp and The WellThread line has been created fully recyclable items.

FOR SHOES: CARIUMA SNEAKERS

Cariuma Sneakers are some of the most cute, comfortable, and consciously made sneakers that you can add to your closet! This brand currently uses organic cotton and high purity rubber created from low-impact bamboo and reclaimed plastic to make their products. And not only can you shop consciously with this brand but you can also help support the planet’s rainforests with every purchase! Cariuma plants two trees in the Brazilian rainforests with every pair of shoes purchased.

FOR SWIMWEAR: SUMMERSALT

Swimwear, a basic that everyone needs for summer. Summersalt is the brand you will be looking for to help keep your summer basics affordable and sustainable. Summersalt has everything you need from bikinis to one pieces to cover ups. Made in New York City, this brand focuses on making all of its unique and flattering styles from high quality recycled fabrics.

FOR OUTERWEAR: PATAGONIA

Known for some of the best outerwear out there, Patagonia is one of the best ethical and sustainable brands around the world. With items from jackets to socks to hats, this brand has focused on making the world a better place with their name. Patagonia products are long-lasting and high quality products made from recycled fabrics such as recycled nylon, wool, and polyester. The brand is also apart of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and poses a 1% tax on itself to donate money to earth-friendly organizations.

FOR EVERYTHING: KOTN

Every purchase at Kotn supports the cotton farmers and their children. Their clothing is sustainable and affordable. All of the cotton used is from family-run farms in Portugal in Egypt. Kotn features mens and womens clothing sections and accessories.