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Ethical, sustainable fashion brands

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Ibloodylovewomen · 05/12/2019 22:27

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000bxhd

I caught the end of a radio programme about fast fashion last night (worth a listen), and it has got me thinking again about the clothes that I buy for myself and my children. I tend to mostly wear second hand at the moment, but would like to occasionally buy a few new things but not sure where to look. I'd like to support small, ethical businesses but it's almost impossible to find them without already knowing their name as they obviously don't have big online marketing campaigns!

So, I was wondering if we could have a thread recommending our favourite ethical and sustainable brands to help each other find them in an online world that does not favour small businesses?! I'm keen to buy some ethical gifts for Christmas, so recommendations for ethical, sustainable businesses that make clothes or houseware would be much appreciated.

I'll start Grin. I've come across this amazing brand disorderboutique.com/
The style isn't really 'me' unfortunately but I love their ethics and how they produce their garments.

Thanks Grin

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Ibloodylovewomen · 05/12/2019 22:29

Agh, the curse of the first post/no links!

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000bxhd

disorderboutique.com/

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Tableclothing · 05/12/2019 22:30

People Tree

Tableclothing · 05/12/2019 22:30

Turtle Doves for recycled cashmere

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Ibloodylovewomen · 06/12/2019 01:02

Thanks Table, I hadn't heard of Turtle Doves. Have you ordered from People Tree? I tried some thighs a few years ago, and while they were excellent quality I found the fit a bit odd for me. I wonder if their garments suit certain body types more than others.

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ZaraW · 06/12/2019 04:41

&Daughter for beautiful knitwear made in Ireland and Scotland though only in the sale it's expensive.
Izzy Lane. The sheep are rescued from slaughter. I love this company. Quality is amazing.

CrazyChickenPerson · 06/12/2019 06:12

Sancho’s
Lucy and Yak

Runneryogi · 06/12/2019 06:36

Thought

WehIstMir · 06/12/2019 11:37

Got my first dress from Zuri yesterday and love it. Bright cheerful and bold patterns, comfortable fit and supports sustainable economy in Kenia. And arrives in a useful fabric tote.

Floisme · 06/12/2019 11:59

I know we have different interpretations of 'ethical' but I believe these companies all manufacture in the UK so I assume they pay UK minimum wages and adhere to health and safety laws.

Community Clothing - very well priced.

Solovair - forget Dr Martens, these are the real deal. Good factory and outlet shop near Northampton.

John Smedley - knitwear. Online clearance shop.

Celtic & Co - I'm not sure if it's all made in Britain but a lot of it is.

Brora - the cashmere is made in Scotland although I'm not sure about their other clothing.

There was a thread, probably a couple of years ago, with quite a lot of other suggestions.

WhataCant · 06/12/2019 14:15

Rapanui - good quality clothing that you can send back when it’s knackered

HundredMilesAnHour · 06/12/2019 18:03

For clothes (male & female, not kids) and bags, sometimes footwear
Christopher Raeburn - ethical, sustainable, a leader in this field, recently had a day when they did free repairs on ANY clothing brought into their lab.
www.raeburndesign.co.uk/shop.html

For skincare
Haeckels (they have impeccable credentials when it comes to sustainability, ethics and are heavily involved with the local community)
haeckels.co.uk/shop/

For jeans (male & female, no kids)
Blackhorse Lane Ateliers (they offer free repairs for life)
blackhorselane.com/about/

LunaTheCat · 06/12/2019 19:47

KowTow - ethically made, beautiful cotton and the dresses have pockets!

Swiftier · 06/12/2019 20:22

For shoes and accessories:

wills-vegan-shoes.com/
www.beyond-skin.com/

This shop has lots of good brands too shoptreen.com/

TheTeaFairy · 06/12/2019 20:41

@Floisme do you know if the Solovair boots are true to size? 🙏

Bananasandchocolatecustard · 07/12/2019 08:27

Lucy & Yak. As well as being ethical they had their own version of “Black Friday “ and donated money to send girls (who live near their factory in India) to school. £220 pays for a girls education, lunch, uniform and books for a year.

CuteOrangeElephant · 07/12/2019 08:34

Frugi for kids clothes and adult pyjamas.
Patagonia

SparkyToo · 07/12/2019 08:49

DUVET HOG for duvets Grin

AnnaMagnani · 07/12/2019 09:04

www.wearethought.com/

Thought. Am obsessed with this shop.

PaulHollywoodsleftbollockhair · 07/12/2019 09:07

Shoes- Conker- handmade in UK and repairable
Faerysteps-as above
Green Shoes- as above
Chuckle shoes- as above
Cheaney- Uk handmade more formal ones
PO-ZU - ethically made with variety of materials

Clothing- Gudrun Sjoden (although read their website re embroidery)
Gringo
Nomads
mudd + water
Monkey Genes
EKO- earth kind originals
Komodo

nitgel · 07/12/2019 09:09

Baukjen are open about their manufacturung

Disfordarkchocolate · 07/12/2019 09:10

I've used Thought and Community Clothing and been very happy with both.

PaulHollywoodsleftbollockhair · 07/12/2019 09:14

knowtheorigin.com

You might find this helpful re gifts etc. Lucy and Yak have a pop up store here.

www.namaste-uk.com/?jssCart=5ff79af6ae747872172a8304f812e5d6

Namaste- forgot to include this one.

Floisme · 07/12/2019 10:09

TheTeaFairy I've had the flat, lace up shoes (still going after about 25 years) and, more recently the monkey boots. Both were true to size. The monkey boots took some breaking in but the size was fine.

TheTeaFairy · 08/12/2019 09:47

Thank you @Floisme Smile