BRANDS
ADAY
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: based in New York, NY
Designed For: women
Production: The website goes into detail about the fabrics they use and why they’re better for people and the environment. They also mention their factories and mills but don’t give a lot of detail overall. Most interestingly is the whole brand was created with the idea of outfit repeating and that’s the bases of all of their designs.
Vibe: They look very similar to J. Crew and Everlane, and they definitely have some items you could wear for business casual (basically they are providing a capsule wardrobe).
Size Range: XS-XL
Price: pants and tops are usually ~$100-170, dresses are ~$150-250
Certifications: some of factories/production facilities have ISO9001 and/or WARP certifications, all fabrics is Bluesign® and/or OEKO-TEX® certified, and certified with R.E.A.C.H., GRS-Global Recycled Standard, and Responsible Wool Standard (RWS).
Other Notes: They’ve applied to become B Corp, which is one of the best sustainability certifications you can get, so that’s great. The process to get B Corp certified is long and can be expensive, but it is a helpful thing to look for when researching any brand.
Image via ADAY
Alice Alexander
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: based in Philadelphia, PA
Designed For: women
Production: They have a small number of employees who are all highlighted on their website, which is very cute. They try to make their clothes with more sustainable fabrics (hemp, organic cotton, linen, and Tencel). They also talk about how they eliminate waste in every part of the design and production process (for example, it’s typical for a brand to leave 20% of fabric on the cutting floor, here they leave less than 5%).
Vibe: “minimalist silhouettes meet maximalist color and print” (basics in different, interesting colors)
Size Range: XS-4X
Price: pants ~$285, tops ~$130-180
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: Looks really fun but they don’t always have much available.
Image via Alice Alexander
Allbirds
Rating on Good On You: 3/5
Where: based in San Francisco, CA
Designed For: women, men
Production: They have extensive information about materials they use (mostly natural fibers, besides that they also use in addition to recycled plastic and cardboard). They also have sections about their factories, their carbon footprint, their energy consumption, and more, but I wish they gave more information regarding their factories and workers, because I feel like that’s lacking
Vibe: comfortable and not hideous shoes (it’s rare lol), mostly sneakers and flats, plus activewear and loungewear for both men and women
Size Range: women’s US 5-11 (only whole sizing), both men’s and women’s clothing come in XS-XXXL
Price: $95-150 for shoes, $50-120 for clothing (depending on the item)
Certifications: Certified B Corporation and are a carbon neutral business
Other Notes: There seems to be a bit of a scandal happening with Allbirds, but it’s a bit unclear what’s happening just with Google searches. On a personal note, I do have their Tree Dasher runner shoes as my exercise shoes and I find them really comfortable and they’re still holding up well after over a year of wear.
Image via Allbirds
Amour Vert
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: based in San Francisco, CA
Designed For: women
Production: Production for this brand is based in California near San Francisco, so everything is made in the U.S. They have also talk about the materials used and how they limit environmental impact. In addition, they have a resell market on their site for secondhand Amour Vert clothing (this is something I’m seeing with a lot of brands, like Madewell and Levi’s).
Vibe: best described as similar to Banana Republic
Size Range: XS-XL
Price: dresses are usually $150-300, pants are usually $100-200
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: There isn’t anything on website about their factories/production facilities and their workers, which, in my opinion, is a weakness
Image via Amour Vert
Beat Back Co.
Rating on Good On You: not there yet
Where: based in Los Angeles, CA
Designed For: women (says they’ll have a genderless collection soon)
Production: It says that all orders are processed by a small team in their studio in LA , but I can’t find anything on the site about their workers or factories, which is a bit concerning. Mostly they focus on more sustainable fabrics (recycled cotton, hemp, GOTS certified organic cotton, Tencel, and deadstock fabric) and zero plastic packaging, but this section of the website is very lacking.
Vibe: “Cali-cool essentials with nods to old school surf ‘n’ skate culture”; basically simple pieces that have a slight vintage vibe and come in a lot of different, interesting colors
Size Range: XS-XXL
Price: dresses and jumpsuits are ~$70-160, tops are ~$50-150
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: I wouldn’t say this is the most sustainable option given the lack of important information on their website (which doesn’t mean they AREN’T sustainable, you just can’t say for sure), but I wanted to offer it because they have a unique vibe compared to a lot of sustainable brands.
Image via Beat Back Co.
Boody
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: founded in Australia, US HQ in San Diego
Designed For: women, men, baby
Production: They only work with Fair Trade certified factories and only use sustainable fabrics (bamboo viscose and organic cotton). They have extensive information on their website about how their processes are better for the environment (no pesticide use, minimized fabric waste, less water usage, etc.) and about how they have certain charities and nonprofits they work with to give back.
Vibe: basically underwear, socks, sleepwear, and activewear; all very basic and in mostly neutral colors
Size Range: XS-XL (some go up to 4XL but not many)
Price: underwear ~$14, bras ~$20, leggings are ~$70
Certifications: ECOCERT, OEKO-TEX, FSC, PETA Vegan Approved, and ISO 14001 & ISO 9001
Other Notes: It seems like a good brand overall, though it does bug me when there are certain size ranges for different clothing items.
Image via Boody
Boyish Jeans
Rating on Good On You: 5/5
Where: based in Los Angeles, production seems to mostly be in Turkey
Designed For: women
Production: Their big selling point is that their manufacturing process only uses a ⅓ of water to make their jeans (making denim takes an obscene amount of water) and they recycle all water used. They also talk about how they use non-toxic dyes and vegan denim, and how they intentionally have base a lot of their production processes in the same regional area (mostly around Turkey).
Vibe: California cool girl vibe, mostly vintage style jeans so they have longevity
Size Range: XS-XL and 22-32
Price: jeans are between $150-170
Certifications: They have certification like OCS Certified (organic cotton) and FCS certified, they only use GOTS certified facilities, and they are members of The Jean ReDesign project and the Lowest Wage Challenge.
Other Notes: They have some of the most transparent information on their website which is amazing. What concerns me the most about them is diversity and size range. According to their 2020 Sustainability Report, they have a goal of having a more inclusive core collection by 2023, as well as a more diverse company. Hopefully they meet these goals.
Image via Boyish Jeans
Christy Dawn
Rating on Good On You: 5/5
Where: based in Los Angeles, CA, but have expanded some of their production to India
Designed For: women
Production: The brand talks a lot on their website about their Farm-To-Closet collection, which helps to support regenerative agriculture, which helps product organic cotton and helps the environment. Besides organic cotton, they only use deadstock fabrics to make garments. One thing I really appreciate is on their “Team” page they have a photo of everyone that works for them, including seamstresses intersperse with everyone else, which says to me they value every worker equally.
Vibe: Little House on the Prairie ‘but make it fashion’, a combo of prairiecore and cottagecore; basically a more sustainable version of Free People with mostly long or midi length flowy dresses
Size Range: XS-XL
Price: dresses are usually $200-400
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: They don’t have any reports linked on their site about their sustainable goals and weaknesses, which I would love to see added.
Image via Christy Dawn
Dazey LA
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: based in Los Angeles, CA
Designed For: women
Production: All Dazey LA apparel is hand drawn and handmade in LA, as well as made in small batches, which helps reduce waste overall. They say they treat their workers ethically and pay them a living wage (I wish they had some evidence to back this up) and that all t-shirts are made of 100% certified organic cotton.
Vibe: vintage, southwestern Americana mixed with a fashion take on post-modern design (if that makes sense)
Size Range: depends on the item, on t-shirt it’s S-4XL, on other stuff it’s XS-2XL
Price: t-shirts are $54, pants and dresses are $100-200
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: This brands main mission is female empowerment focused and you can also buy artwork and home stuff designed by the owner or other local female artists. This is all really cool, but I think it leads to sustainability taking a bit of a backseat.
Image via Dazey LA
Dynasty George
Rating on Good On You: not there yet
Where: based in Brooklyn, NYC, made in NYC and India
Designed For: women and girls
Production: The founder is Dynasty Casanova, who is a local NYC designer. The clothing is all made by the founder herself or by partners using deadstock fabric and vintage textiles sourced internationally. Everything is done in small patches to reduce fabric waste.
Vibe: Ultra-feminine dresses that are a celebration of womanhood, very much “POV- you’re at a fairytale picnic”
Size Range: XS-XXL
Price: dresses are mostly $150-200
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: They make matching dresses for women and girls and it’s super cute!
Image via Dynasty George
Eileen Fisher
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: based in New York, New York, but with partners and factories all over the world
Designed For: women
Production: This is a large and established brand so they have a have a lot of information about production, workers/human rights, supply chains, etc. It’s a lot to go through but given that they’re one of the older brands in the sustainable fashion space, I think that’s good enough for me.
Vibe: It’s mostly a lot of very basic, loose fitting clothes in neutral colors, but there’s definitely options for clothing for a business casual workplace
Size Range: XXS-3X
Price: tops are anywhere from $70-300, bottoms $100-200
Certifications: Certified B Corporation
Other Notes: I wouldn’t say this brand is my style but they’re readily available (you can get them at Nordstrom) and it fills a niche that is often needed in the sustainable clothing space.
Image via Eileen Fisher
For Days
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: unclear where HQ and production is based
Designed For: women, men, unisex, baby
Production: For Days have a zero waste, closed loop system, where all items are recyclable and when you’re done wearing them you send them back to be recycled in their own system. I really like this system because a circular economy is necessary to have a truly sustainable future, BUT they don’t have information on their site regarding where they get their original fabrics and who their workers are.
Vibe: very simple basics but basics that come in a lot of different, subtle styles
Size Range: XS-XXL
Price: shirts and tanks $20-40, bottoms are $40-80
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: I really like the circular concept of this company but I really wish they had more information on their site.
Image via For Days
Free Label
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: based in Toronto and Vancouver, Canada
Designed For: women
Production: Every garment at Free Label is cut and sewn in Canada, with owners visiting factories once a week to check in with designs, workers, and factory conditions. Most of the fabrics use are natural fibers (lyocell, Supima cotton, linen and bamboo) and organic. Also, all of their packaging is compostable.
Vibe: easy, basics with a slight twist
Size Range: XS-4X
Price: tops $70-110, pants are ~$170
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: Seems very nice, though honestly I’m personally more drawn to their homewares section!
Image via Free Label
Girlfriend Collective
Rating on Good On You: 5/5
Where: based in Seattle, Washington
Designed For: women, some unisex
Production: All of Girlfriend’s textiles are made from recycled materials at a facility in Taiwan that specializes in eco-friendly textiles, and their main factory is in Hanoi, Vietnam, that's SA8000 certified. They have a huge amount of information online about their fabrics and manufacturing process, which is extremely impressive.
Vibe: Activewear and loungewear that comes in a variety of colors (with some seasonal variation)
Size Range: XXS-6XL
Price: leggings are ~$68-88, bras are ~$42-52
Certifications: SA8000 certified and Certified Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex
Other Notes: I own their legging, Paloma bra, and Tommy bra. I am obsessed with their bras, but I feel like leggings are just a smidge too big on me. I’ve heard others say the opposite so take my opinion with a grain of salt.
Image via Girlfriend Collective
Indigenous
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: production is based in Peru
Designed For: women, men, unisex
Production: Basically the way this company works is they have created a marketplace for artisan in Peru. In their words, “We help with low and no-interest loans so that artisans may invest in new equipment and training. Many artisans build their own workshops in their homes, employing members of their communities, and spreading their prosperity”. Everything is organic and free trade, and they have lots of info about their workers. They do have an Impact Report, but it is from 2017.
Vibe: very casual, everyday clothing
Size Range: XS-XL
Price: shirts are $60-200, pants and bottoms are $100-225
Certifications: They use USDA certified organic cotton and have OEKO-TEX certification
Other Notes: It’s an interesting business model being a hybrid of a clothing brand and incubator for small creators.
Image via Indigenous
Indigo Luna
Rating on Good On You: not there yet
Where: based in Bali, Indonesia
Designed For: women
Production: Indigo Luna is a small family-run business. Their biggest focus sustainability-wise is about their fabrics and dyes, which are all sustainable and don’t damage the environment. They mention that everyone in the production process has safe and comfortable working conditions, but I couldn’t find much to back that up.
Vibe: activewear and loungewear, mostly gear towards yoga, and also swimwear
Size Range: XXS-3XL
Price: tops are ~40-75, yoga leggings are ~$75-100
Certifications: They use GOTS Certified Organic Cotton and Italian Recycled ECONYL® fabrics but they don’t have any business certifications.
Other Notes: I think it ships out of Indonesia or Australia, just as an FYI.
Image via Indigo Luna
KOTN
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: based in Toronto, Canada
Designed For: men, women, unisex
Production: KOTN has a direct relationship with the farmers in Egypt and Portugal that grow the cotton they use. The cotton is sustainably farmed and even if it’s not 100% organic, KOTN works with the family farms they work with to help them become certified organic. They mention factories in passing but it’s unclear whether they’re based in Canada or not. They also support the farming communities along the Nile Delta by helping to fund and build schools, which is a primary concern for families in that region.
Vibe: it’s a mix of classic European fashion and a neutral take on Y2K style
Size Range: XS-XXL
Price: tops are ~$25-75 and bottoms are ~$40-100
Certifications: Certified B Corporation
Other Notes: They don’t have any reports linked on their site about their sustainable goals and weaknesses, which I would love to see. But honestly I love this brand and have multiple pieces of clothing from them and love them all.
Image via KOTN
Lacausa
Rating on Good On You: not there yet
Where: based in Los Angeles, CA
Designed For: women
Production: Most of their manufacturing is local to LA but they have some “trusted partners'“ who do some of the manufacturing overseas. They don’t give a lot of information beyond this. They do support a lot of causes through their business, mostly through donations.
Vibe: basically define themselves as California chic; in their words “redefining basics, blending romantic silhouette with a contemporary twist”
Size Range: XS-XL
Price: tops are ~$40-100 and dresses are ~$125-200
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: They have these “causes” they talk about, which is great, but they really tell you next to nothing about their manufacturing process, which is a bit worrisome.
Image via Lacausa
Linenfox
Rating on Good On You: not there yet
Where: based in Lithuania
Designed For: women
Production: All garments are made of 100% natural linen, sources locally in Lithuania. Every garment is made to order by the 20 employees that all work together. They also try to reduce fabric waste by making small items like scrunchies and fabric samples.
Vibe: basically the vibe a linen-only collection gives you
Size Range: XS-XXL
Price: most items are $60-120
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: Looks nice, but besides that I have no other comments.
Image via Linenfox
Loud Bodies
Rating on Good on You: not there yet
Where: based and produced in Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Designed For: women
Production: Loud Bodies is an independent, made-to-order brand. No plastic packaging is used and fabric scraps are reused for pillows or are donated to animal shelters. They also use carbon offset shipping, and the few employees are all paid living wage.
Vibe: a lot of flowy, feminine silhouettes, but much more high fashion
Size range: XXS-10XL
Price: tops ~$100-215, dresses $100-350
Certifications: all fabrics and printing OEKO-TEX 100 certified
Other Notes: This brand seems super cool and is the most size inclusive brand I’ve ever seen.
Image via Loud Bodies
MATE THE LABEL
Rating on Good on You: 5/5
Where: based in Los Angeles, CA
Designed For: women
Production: They use either organic or other sustainable materials to make their clothing. They also localize production to within a 17-mile radius of their HQ in LA (besides getting the cotton yarn from India) and have information about each of their facilities. They also are trying in 2022 to create a more circular system for their garments.
Vibe: relaxed, chill loungewear and sleepwear
Size range: XS-XL (sometimes goes up to 3X)
Price: tops are ~$40-120 and sweatpants are ~$100-130
Certifications: 1% for the Planet and Climate Neutral Certified
Other Notes: They have the option to shop by fabric type and I appreciate all of the different colors they have. I do wish they would have the same size range for every item.
Image via MATE THE LABEL
Most Prominent Co.
Rating on Good On You: not there yet
Where: based in Los Angeles, CA with roots in Japan and Peru
Designed For: women, men, unisex
Production: Production is either in-house where they repurpose clothes donated or cut and sewn in a garment facility with a healthy work environment.
Vibe: streetwear
Size Range: S-XL
Price: tops are ~$25-100 and bottoms are ~$80-125
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: This brand seems very small so it makes sense that they don’t have a certifications, but I wish they went a bit more in detail about production and manufacturing. However I wanted to add them because streetwear is something that few sustainable brands do.
Image via Most Prominent Co.
Nettle Studios
Rating on Good On You: not there yet
Where: based in San Francisco, CA
Designed For: women, unisex
Production: They use deadstock fabric to make their garments and work with a small family-owned dye house to dye all their fabrics. They have a team of five that designs, cuts, and sews the garments.
Vibe: flowy, loose clothing, easy, lots of bright prints
Size Range: XS-XXXL
Price: tops ~$100, pants ~$150
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: They don’t have much info about their sustainable practices, but I think the reason is that it’s a small business, so I’m give them the benefit of the doubt.
Image via Nettle Studios
Nisolo
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: based in Nashville, Tennessee
Production: Their production is based in Peru, Mexico, and Kenya with descriptions and stats about each factory. They are one of the founders of the Lowest Wage Challenge and provide 100% living wages in their supply chain. They also participate in offset carbon emissions and have a shoe reclamation program.
Vibe: classic leather and suede shoes, plus accessories
Size Range: women’s U.S. 6-11, men’s U.S. 8-13 (all with half sizing)
Price: women’s sandals ~$90-120, boots ~$200-250
Certifications: Nisolo are Certified B Corporation, they are Climate Neutral Certified, are part of the Leather Working Group, and a founder of the Lowest Wage Challenge
Other Notes: This brand looks really great if you aren’t vegan. My one question is where they source their leather, because that is a bit unclear.
Image via Nisolo
Organic Basics
Rating on Good On You: 5/5
Where: based in Copenhagen, Denmark
Designed For: women, men, unisex
Production: Organic Basics has an interactive map on their website where you can see all their factories and the stats at each. They also have a dictionary of all the fabrics they use, are a carbon neutral company, have their impact report is available on their site, and they have a low impact website you can shop on that uses less power.
Vibe: basics (mostly very neutral underwear, basic t-shirt and tops, and some activewear)
Size Range: XS-XL (the size range is slowly being expanded to XXS-XXL with in-between sixes)
Price: bralette is $50-60, leggings are $94, a turtleneck is $70
Certifications: Certified B Corporation, 1% for the Planet
Other Notes: I really like all the products I’ve tried from their brand but they size range needs work and they do ship from Denmark.
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Outerknown
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: based in California, manufacturing is in factories in Peru, China, Mexico, the United States, and more
Designed For: women, men, unisex
Production: On their website they have every supplier listed with stats for each. 90% of their fibers are organic or recycled, 100% of swimsuits are made of recycled or renewable fibers, they support 5K fair trade workers, and they have sustainability plan going to 2030.
Vibe: definitely a surfer aesthetic, lots of swimsuits and easy clothing for the beach
Size Range: XS-XL
Price: jumpsuits and dresses are $150-250, swimsuits (one piece and two piece bikini) $120-140
Certifications: Fair Labor Associate accredited
Other Notes: They seem like a good brand to look at for summer clothing.
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PACT
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: based in Boulder, CO
Designed For: women, men, baby/kids
Production: PACT uses certified organic cotton to make their garments, which is inherently better for the soil and uses much less water than traditional cotton. They also only use Fair Trade factories and carbon offset their shipping.
Vibe: they reminds me of an older version of Aerie, with mostly underwear, loungewear, and just very casual clothing
Size Range: XS-XL
Price: tops are $20-80, bottoms are ~$50-100
Certifications: Fair Trade USA Factory Certified, Organic Cotton GOTS Certified
Other Notes: The emphasis on Fair Trade is great but they seem to focus mostly on the human ethical side of the business and not much on the environment, which I wish they spent more time talking about.
Image via PACT
Parade
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: based in Brooklyn, New York
Designed For: women, unisex
Production: There’s little information about who produces the garments from Parade so it’s unclear whether they are paid a living wage or not. They use 85% recycled polyamide and all materials are Oeko-Tex certified. They also have a whole page on their sustainability goals and which ones they want to accomplish by specific dates. In addition, they have a free underwear recycling program (harder to find than most clothing recycling programs)
Vibe: loud, bright colored underwear, bras, and loungewear
Size Range: XS-3XL
Price: underwear ~$8-15 and bras/bralettes are ~$24-38
Certifications: use Oeko-Tex certified materials (but they say on their goals they want to have 100% of their cotton responsibly sourced by 2023, so I guess these are different things?)
Other Notes: I have some of pairs of their original launch and they’re pretty good. I’m not sure how I feel about their labor practices but they affordable and more sustainable than most underwear brands, and I’m very impressed by their commitment to size inclusivity and diverse marketing.
Image via Parade
Patagonia
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: based in Ventura, CA
Designed For: women, men, baby/kids
Production: Patagonia supposedly has a self-imposed Earth tax and manages Patagonia Action Works (which links people up with grassroots donation and volunteer opportunities). They also have a list of all of the grantees they help support for different environmental causes.
Vibe: hiking, outdoorsy clothing
Size Range: XS-XL
Price: tops are ~$40-100 and bottoms are ~$70-160
Certifications: Certified B Corp, part of 1% for the Planet, part of Sustainable Apparel Coalition, all cotton certified organic by GOTS
Other Notes: There isn’t a ton of info on their website about where they garments are produced (or at least it isn’t easy to find on their site), but it is a great place to go specifically for hiking and outdoor wear.
Image via Patagonia
People Tree
Rating on Good On You: 5/5
Where: based in UK and Japan
Designed For: women
Production: People Tree is big proponent of Fair Trade and they use sustainable materials for all of their garments. They have extensive information on their workers and have a whole section on different handskills used to make their garments (printing, embroidery, etc.). It’s one of the most detailed websites I’ve ever seen.
Vibe: contains a good mix of different styles overall
Size Range: UK size 8-16 (probs a US 2 or 4 to 12, which is not great)
Price: tops are ~$50-150, dresses are ~$100-200
Certifications: Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the Soil Association, Fairtrade International (FLO), member of The World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), and PETA approved
Other Notes: Because I’m in the U.S. this brand wouldn’t be my first choice to order from, but they have extensive information on their site and a good mix of different clothing styles.
Image via People Tree
Proclaim
Rating on Good On You: 5/5
Where: based in Los Angeles, CA
Designed For: women
Production: Proclaim makes inclusive nude underwear ethically in Los Angeles. They use materials like Tencel, Cupro, and REPREVE® Recycled Polyester. They says the pay everyone who makes their garments an hourly living wage, but they don’t give much additional information about their factories.
Vibe: basics that are inclusive for women of different sizes and skin tones
Size Range: S-3X (with in-between sizing for cup size)
Price: $60 for bralette, $30-35 for underwear
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: I assume that the lack of information about factories and processes is because the brand is relatively small. It’s great that they’re focusing on inclusive underwear because it is still very lacking in the market.
Image via Proclaim
Rothy’s
Rating on Good On You: 3/5
Where: based in San Francisco, CA (produced in China mostly)
Production: Rothy’s make fibers from recycled water bottles to create their shoes and bags, which are all machine washable and very durable. Their construction method results in 30% less wasted material compared to traditional methods. They also state they have an ethical work environment for their manufacturing, but don’t provide any additional information to support this claim.
Vibe: everyday shoes and bags in vibrant colors
Size Range: women’s US 5-13 (with half sizing), men’s US 7-16 (only full sizes)
Price: all shoes run from ~$115-300 depending on the style
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: I have never tried Rothy’s myself (they aren’t really my style) but I know people who have and said they tend to run a bit small.
Image via Rothy’s
Selva Negra
Rating on Good On You: not there yet
Where: based in New York, NY, production mostly in Los Angeles, CA
Designed For: women, men
Production: Selva Negra is a small business of five women plus a production team. They source 50% of their textiles from local sources in the United States and the remainder are natural fibers imported from Japan and Turkey. They work with local family-owned factories who are waste-conscious. They reuse or recycle any excess fabric and they give back to the community through multiple nonprofit partnerships.
Vibe: tomboy mixed with bold colors
Size Range: XS-XXL (some items are XS-4XL)
Price: tops are ~$80-250, bottoms are ~$80-300
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: The prices here seem a bit higher but they do a lot of giving back and are a very small team so that all makes sense.
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Son de Flor
Rating on Good On You: not there yet
Where: based in Lithuania
Designed For: women
Production: The brand was started by two sisters and all the garments are made by their small team or are outsourced locally in Lithuania. All fabrics also have Oeko-Tex®100 certification and is sourced locally. They talk about how they source their linen and how it is produced, and how all garments are made in small batches.
Vibe: flowy, feminine, almost fairytale-ish; Little Women but make it fashion
Size Range: XXS-XXL
Price: most items are $90-250
Certifications: Oeko-Tex®100 certification
Other Notes: I have a friend that has a skirt from this brand and she loves it.
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Sotela
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: based in Los Angeles, CA
Designed For: women, some men/unisex
Production: Sotela was started in 2016 with the idea of making clothing that fit your fluctuating body. All fabrics used are sustainable (Tencel, modal, and linen) and each garment is made to order, done in-house in their California studio.
Vibe: a lot of classic silhouettes in interesting colors, some are loose and flowy awhile other garments border on streetwear
Size Range: they have their own size range that’s their own version of 0-10 with petite, regular, and tall versions (basically to ensure that you can fit no matter your size)
Price: most items are ~$100-300
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: I think this idea of garments that fix your changing body is super interesting but I’m still a little unsure of how that works with items that aren’t elastic.
Image via Sotela
tentree
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: based in Canada, “ethically made around the world” (word for word from the website)
Designed For: women, men, unisex, kids
Production: They manufacture around the world with a strict Code of Conduct and regular audits to ensure everyone in the production process is treated fairly and receives a living wage (they even have all of their factories spelt out with different information). The brand has a buy 1 item, plant 10 tree initiative, where you get tracking with each order so you can see where trees are being planted along with your order. They make their clothing with sustainable fabrics and prioritize reducing water use, CO2 emissions, and waste.
Vibe: very chill, laid back, and comfortable; similar to Patagonia
Size Range: XS-XXL
Price: tops are ~$35-80, bottoms are ~$30-90
Certifications: Certified B Corporation and Climate Neutral Certified
Other Notes: The loungewear looks super cute, so I will definitely give them a try.
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The Perennial Closet
Rating on Good On You: not there yet
Where: based in Columbus, OH
Designed For: women, unisex
Production: This is small brand that focuses on naturally dyed apparel and making clothing that fits any size. This seems like a super small business so the lack of other information is normal.
Vibe: floaty clothing made for running through a field of flowers
Size Range: XS-5X (done as 1, 2, 3, 4- after L)
Price: items are ~$150-350
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: They seem like a very young company and I can’t find much about production, but it wouldn’t surprise me if the founder did a lot of the manufacturing herself.
Image via The Perennial Closet
THE KIT
Rating on Good on You: not there yet
Where: based in New York, NY, production and manufacturing takes place in the Dominic Republic
Designed For: women mostly, some unisex
Production: All of the production is under one roof, so the only transportation step occurs when the finished piece is shipped directly from the Dominican Republic to your home. THE KIT doesn’t actually make a garment until a customer orders it, cutting down on waste.
Vibe: basics with a twist (“you have enough basics”); “vibrant, statement-making looks for chic tomboys - conversation -starting style”
Size range: XS- XL (some items go up to 3XL)
Price: tops are ~$65-100, bottoms are ~$75-130
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: The founder is Daniel Vosovic, who was a contestant on Project Runway. This seems like a very cool company if you relate to their bold prints and designs.
Image via THE KIT
Veja
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: based in France, produced in Brazil
Production: They have a huge amount of information about their workers and what their working conditions and wages are like. There is also a lot of information about their fabrics and recycling practices, as well as their leather and where they get it from (they do use real leather, but also have a whole section of vegan options).
Vibe: trendy sneakers (similar vibe to Adidas)
Size Range: U.S. women’s 4 to men’s 13
Price: $100-200 for adult sneakers
Certifications: Certified B Corporation
Other Notes: I just got a pair of the classic V-10 sneakers so I will report back in the future on how they hold up.
Image via Veja
VIVAIA
Rating on Good On You: not there yet
Where: based in the United States, produced in Dongguan, China
Production: VIVAIA makes sustainable footwear, mostly by using recycled plastic water bottles to make knitted fabrics that create durable, easy to care for shoes. The factory they work with participates in continual assessments to guarantee fair and healthy working conditions for their employees.
Size Range: EU size 35-42 (US 5-10.5)
Price: most shoes are ~$75-200
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: I’ve seen these shoes compared to Rothy’s a lot but I think they have slightly more positive reviews. They have a lot of interesting, innovative styles that are (mostly) vegan, but it definitely is a look you have to like. I wish they made more information available about third-party assessments on working conditions, but they only started in 2020 so maybe it’s too soon. Currently I have a pair of their black Round-Toe slides as a flip flop alternative for summer so I’ll report back on those at the end of the season.
Image via Vivaia
Wasi Clothing
Rating on Good On You: not there yet
Where: based in Los Angeles, CA
Designed For: women
Production: Wasi Clothing is a brand whose mission is to express Bolivian culture and be a sustainable and ethical place for people to shop. There isn’t much more information on their website, but it is only a 2 year old business and a lot of it seems to be run just by the founder, so maybe that is on the way.
Vibe: artsy, and a mix of LA and Bolivian design
Size Range: S-4XL
Price: tops are ~$36-100, bottoms are ~$100-230
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: Seems very cool. I’d also say they lean into a 1970’s inspired vibe too, if that’s your thing.
Image via Wasi Clothing
wayre
Rating on Good On You: not there yet
Where: design is based in Los Angeles, CA, with manufacturing in Tainan, Taiwan, and the warehouse in Ashburn, VA
Designed For: women
Production: wayre makes clothing that’s designed for travel and the needs of someone traveling (versatility and easy to maintain). They partner with Everest Textile in Tainan, Taiwan, a socially responsible manufacturer (most items are produced in their SA8000 certified Tainan factory). All of their fabrics are certified non-toxic by Bluesign® and they’re currently working on becoming climate neutral.
Vibe: easy, flowy, beach/travel wear
Size Range: XXS-XXXL
Price: most items are $60-200
Certifications: fabrics are all Bluesign®
Other Notes: I don’t have any further comments here. I’m curious as to if they’re in the process of trying to become Certified Climate Neutral? Also they’ve started this but I hope they continue adding more, in-depth content about eco-friendly travel, because it’s something that I feel like a lot of people don’t talk about.
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Whimsy + Row
Rating on Good On You: 4/5
Where: based in Los Angeles, CA
Designed For: women
Production: Whimsy + Row make their clothing is small batches at a local factory near their headquarters in Los Angeles. They use sustainable fabrics like certified organic cotton, linen, Tencel, cupro, silk and deadstock. They also try to use leftover fabric for bandanas and other small accessories, and if that doesn’t work, they work with a textile recycling company.
Vibe: easy, flowy, mix of vintage and contemporary silhouettes, using a lot of pastels and earth tones
Size Range: XS-XL
Price: tops are ~$60-160, bottoms are ~$50-190
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: As usual, I wish they had more information about their manufacturing and factory and on working conditions. I feel like whenever a company manufactures in the U.S., they never mention this because it’s assumed people are paid a living wage, but that’s not a guarantee.
Image via Whimsy + Row
Zero Waste Daniel
Rating on Good On You: 5/5
Where: based in Brooklyn, New York
Designed For: unisex
Production: Zero Waste Daniel creates genderless clothing using pre-consumer waste sources from the NYC garment industry, as well as other hard to recycle material to make clothing, making it a 100% zero waste company. Each piece from ZWD diverts roughly one pound of fabric from the landfill.
Vibe: cool, different, edgy basics; a lot of patchworking
Size Range: XS-XXL (unisex sizing)
Price: top are ~$80-180, bottoms are ~$130-150
Certifications: unknown
Other Notes: I’ve known about this company for a while and been wanting to buy something, but I’ve been waiting for the right thing to come up.
Image via Zero Waste Daniel