Discover ethical & sustainable clothing brands with our easy to navigate guides! Our guides cover topics such as ethical men’s clothing, size inclusive brands, affordable organic clothing brands, budget friendly ethical brands, & more! This is a great resource for starting your conscious closet! Be sure to use the arrows in each category to get a glimpse at guides done in the past too! AND if you’re shopping for something specific, check out our Ethical Brand Directory here.
Ethical Brand Guides
Let’s explore the concept of sustainable clothing, discuss the drawbacks of regular men's clothing, highlight eco-friendly materials to look for, and meet some of the best sustainable clothing brands for men.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! If you’re planning to shop the sales, please shop socially responsible brands! Sales like these are a great opportunity to kick start your conscious closet with more affordable ethical clothing, home goods, and accessories! Check out these ethical brands having sales and support their conscious values. I’ve listed discount codes and all.
Ethical jewelry and accessories are a great starting point for joining the conscious consumerism movement. Add some sparkle and shine to any outfit with these ethical fashion accessory brands. Check out these inspirational jewelry brands using their accessories to empower others and create social change. You’ll discover sustainable style, fair trade jewelry, and accessories handmade with love.
These ethical and sustainable shoe brands are focusing on transparent supply chains, eco-friendly materials, and fair labor practices. This guide features eco-conscious sandals, handmade boots, and ethical sneakers. I’ve tried shoes from all of these socially responsible brands and have never been disappointed. Learn about these shoe companies and support their missions.
Online ethical boutiques are a great way to shop, especially if you’re new to ethical fashion & conscious consumerism. These socially responsible boutiques expose consumers to new ethical brands & allow shoppers to purchase from multiple brands in one place. But “where to shop ethically online?” is a common question. These online social impact boutiques are great one-stop shops for eco-friendly clothing, gifts that give back, sustainable furniture, fair trade fashion, and more. This guide helps ethical shoppers discover online stores that match their values allowing them to shop with impact.
Organic cotton is a great material for any man looking to be part of the sustainable style revolution. This guide discusses the benefits of organic cotton and features a list of ethical fashion brands to check out.
Starting a conscious closet can be overwhelming and I think price point tends to turn a lot of people away. There is a misconception that ethical fashion has to be more expensive. I don't think it HAS to be expensive. I think you have to know how to shop it. Here are a few brands and discount codes to give you a few ideas on how to shop ethically on a budget. These affordable ethical clothing brands are sure to jump start your conscious closet!
Giving ethical and sustainable gifts doesn’t have to be expensive! Check out these 30 ethical gifts under $30! Discover gifts that give back, fair trade goodies, sustainable style, & more.
There is a chill in the air and it’s time to break out those fall sweaters. If your sweaters are loved to a point of no return and you’re in the market for some new fall clothes, I encourage you to check out this guide. This guide features sweaters made with organic cotton, fair trade practices, recycled materials, and more. Most of the sweaters featured in this guide are under $100.
Finding ethical and sustainable clothing that is formal enough to wear to work can be a challenge! Luckily there are a few awesome brands leading the way. This guide is meant to make your ethical shopping easier by featuring some socially responsible clothes for work. Check out these fun blazers, fair trade button downs, and other versatile clothing that can be dressed up or down for whatever your work day holds! These clothing brands have a wide range of patterns and prints encouraging those with minimalist or bold style to take part in sustainable workwear.
I think one of the best ways to introduce shoppers to conscious consumerism is by meeting them where they are already shopping. Ethical fashion options at the mall tend to be pretty limited, however, Nordstrom does carry a few ethical clothing brands. Although at a higher price point, this allows consumers the opportunity to try on and fall in love with ethical fashion.
Based on the styles and price points of some popular fast fashion brands I’ve come up with some more eco-friendly and ethical options! You’re sure to love these sustainable brand swaps!
Winter is a great time for getting cozy and staying in. These pajama companies and loungewear brands focus on ethical practices, eco-friendly materials, sustainable practices, and fair trade practices! Wear pajamas that are made responsibly so you can sleep soundly!
Ethical & sustainable swimwear can be a challenge to find…especially size inclusive swimwear brands! This sustainable style guide explores the popular recycled nylon and polyester materials used to create eco-friendly swimsuits, body positivity, and ethical swimsuit brands to love.
Sometimes there are misconceptions that ethical clothing has to be minimalistic and all about the neutrals. I personally LOVE fun prints and bold colors. They keep my closet exciting! Here are some socially responsible clothing brands that I love because of their bold style and eye-catching looks that keep ethical fashion exciting and unique! Keep your closet conscious & colorful with these fabulous sweatshop free clothing brands!
Wool has been known as a wonderful winter fabric for keeping warmed used quite a bit in high fashion. Let’s explore the ethics and sustainability of wool. This guide also features a few socially responsible wool brands that are transparent in the sustainability of their wool.
Tis the season of beanies! Not that they ever really go out of style, but they are the perfect hat to keep your head warm when the seasons start to change. Here are four brands that will compliment your fall wardrobe and add a touch of sustainable style to your outfits!
Let’s explore organic cotton and some brands using this eco-friendly material to craft ethically made sweaters for fall and winter.
I launched The Honest Consumer as a sophomore in college. College is a time when we discover what our values are, what we want to support, and who we are. For many students the discovery of social justice and ethics become an important part of their beliefs. I know the struggles of living on a budget and trying to maintain a conscious lifestyle. Ethical fashion can be tricky to support on a budget, but these fair fashion brands are leading the way for affordable ethical clothing and easy returns encouraging consumers to try out ethical fashion with no risk.
Ethical clothing can be tricky to find, but don’t worry! This is the ultimate guide to discover fair trade fashion, sustainable style, and socially responsible brands to make your wardrobe more meaningful. With the price guide conscious consumers will easily be able to identify affordable ethical clothing brands and high end brands. Use this brand list to easily shop your values, purchase high quality clothes, and be part of the fashion revolution. If you’re kick starting your conscious closet you can discover more brands & resources through our Quick Lists & Guides.
Jeans have become a regular part of our wardrobe. However, not all jeans are created equally. Conventional denim can be very unsustainable. Let's explore the history of denim, the environmental impact, and explore sustainable jeans.
Sustainable clothing brands can be tricky to identify! This sustainable fashion guide includes some great brands that focus on using eco-friendly materials. These eco-friendly brands keep the planet and people in mind while making clothes! Shop socially responsible and celebrate the positive impact your consumer habits can have on the planet. In this guide you’ll discover sustainable kid’s clothing, eco-friendly underwear, eco-fashion, brands that give back, and more.
This ethical fashion guide features 21 ethically made and sustainable sweaters perfect for staying cozy during the fall and winter. With plenty of fair trade and eco-friendly options under $100 plus a few high end garments over $100, these sweaters are great to purchase for your own conscious wardrobe or give as a holiday gift. Ethical shoppers will discover women’s sweaters made with organic cotton, up-cycled materials, and ethically sourced alpaca.
Slow fashion is an intentional approach to creating apparel and accessories designed to minimize the environmental impact of consumerism through high quality goods. The slow fashion movement stems from the slow living movement encouraging brands to consider how apparel is made and what the supply chain looks like. Discover 15+ slow fashion brands to shop and add to your conscious closet.
The fast fashion mindset has consumers convinced that expecting mothers need a whole new wardrobe, but these habits and attitudes increase our negative environmental impact. Maternity wear and its transient nature can contribute to the problem when viewing clothing as disposable. For example a lot of expecting purchase new maternity wear, only to be left with items they no longer wear once baby’s born and nursing’s done. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. There are steps expecting mothers can take that enable moms to continue dressing sustainably.
Leather products provide a lot of employment opportunities in developing countries. Steady employment opportunities through the creation of leather goods allows community members the opportunity to lift themselves out of poverty & support their families. When I visited Haiti I was able to witness the impact leather goods and sustainable employment can have on families. Here are five ethical leather brands thatI encourage you to support as their missions help provide steady jobs in developing communities and encourage individuals to rise above poverty.
Ethical and sustainable fashion can be tricky to find in general, but especially for sizes that aren't in the S-L range. Check out these size inclusive clothing brands that carry XL-6XL! Some say plus size, I personally am not a fan of this phrase because it seems to separate these sizes as "the other." XL and up are sizes too! The reality is people wear a variety of sizes and the clothing industry shouldn't shame people based on their size or make it more difficult for XL+ to find clothes.
Sustainable Brand Guides
Looking for socially responsible brands to shop? I’ve got you covered! There are so many brand making a positive impact through ethical craftsmanship, sustainable initiatives, and giving back! Taking part in a socially responsible lifestyle can be as easy as supporting socially responsible brands! Here are 100+ socially responsible brands to LOVE! This list has socially responsible clothing brands, accessories, home goods, wines, and more!
By using your purchase power to support Black owned businesses, you’re investing in Black communities.
While organic clothing is better for the people and the environment, it’s not always better for our wallets. Due to the high quality of what you’re purchasing organic cotton clothing will always be a bit more pricey, but it is possible to find organic garments under $100 and under $50! Here are a few brands that are making it affordable to start your organic clothing collection.
Along with things to consider when shopping for conflict free engagement rings, I’m sharing my top recommendations for eco-friendly ring brands changing the diamond industry for good by giving back, using ethically mined or lab grown diamonds, and focusing on recycled materials.
There is a chill in the air and it’s time to break out those fall sweaters. If your sweaters are loved to a point of no return and you’re in the market for some new fall clothes, I encourage you to check out this guide. This guide features sweaters made with organic cotton, fair trade practices, recycled materials, and more. Most of the sweaters featured in this guide are under $100.
Rain coats are a practical piece of apparel in just about everyone's closet! Whether you're doing outdoor activities such as hiking or just running around town on rainy days, these jackets are important for keeping dry. Unfortunately some of the waterproof fabrics contain harmful substances. Let's explore rain coats and look and learn what sustainable materials to look for when shopping for a new eco-friendly rain jackets.
Let’s explore organic cotton and some brands using this eco-friendly material to craft ethically made sweaters for fall and winter.
Jeans have become a regular part of our wardrobe. However, not all jeans are created equally. Conventional denim can be very unsustainable. Let's explore the history of denim, the environmental impact, and explore sustainable jeans.
Fall likely conjures the image of golden leaves and warm cups of cocoa, all enjoyed while snuggled in a warm, flannel shirt. This guide explores the history of flannels, sustainable materials, and a few eco-friendly flannel shirt brands.
Sustainable clothing brands can be tricky to identify! This sustainable fashion guide includes some great brands that focus on using eco-friendly materials. These eco-friendly brands keep the planet and people in mind while making clothes! Shop socially responsible and celebrate the positive impact your consumer habits can have on the planet. In this guide you’ll discover sustainable kid’s clothing, eco-friendly underwear, eco-fashion, brands that give back, and more.
As most of you know this guide to purchasing ethical & sustainable furniture is long over due! I kept waiting until our apartment was “put together” but honestly moving is an expensive process and our place probably won’t be fully put together for a while because we’re spacing out our purchases and choosing responsibly. BUT we do have most of our furniture in! And hunting for ethical, eco-friendly, & fair trade furniture was tricky! But here are a few socially responsible furniture brands I found while shopping. I’ve put together a apartment tour video highlighting the fair trade and sustainable furniture we ended up purchasing.
Although most of us are pretty careful about what we put inside our bodies, we don’t pay much attention to what we put on our bodies. One such thing which most of us have probably never given a second thought about are dyes in our clothing. Those coloring agents which lend your clothes those vibrant colors? Most of them are probably not very good for you or the environment. Let's see why.
Working out can have a positive impact on your health and body, so why not clothe your body in love too! Make sure your workout apparel has a positive impact on the planet & other people with these sustainable brands.
Conscious Living Guides
Looking for socially responsible brands to shop? I’ve got you covered! There are so many brand making a positive impact through ethical craftsmanship, sustainable initiatives, and giving back! Taking part in a socially responsible lifestyle can be as easy as supporting socially responsible brands! Here are 100+ socially responsible brands to LOVE! This list has socially responsible clothing brands, accessories, home goods, wines, and more!
Sometimes it's a struggle when you're trying to be a conscious consumer and your friends aren't on board. When my friends go to the mall, I love tagging along for the social experience, but often times it leaves me feeling sad that there is SO much fast fashion. Sometimes it makes me feel that no matter how hard I work to inform people, it's not gonna change. So I thought of a few fun ways to get your friends excited about sustainable fashion, get the conscious conversation started, and socialize with your crew.
As a new dog and cat owner, these are a few slow living lessons my dog and cat have taught me.
Looking to live more sustainably, but not sure where to start? Cutting down on the plastic products you use & purchase is a great place to begin. Here are ten easy swaps to make sustainable living easy!
I think all small business owners want the support of their friends and family. But at the same time we don’t want our loved ones to feel pressured to support us financially by constantly purchasing our products or services. There are many ways to show your support for small businesses without spending a dime!
There is often a stigma that buying sustainable & ethical products, living an eco-friendly lifestyle, and being conscious comes at a higher cost. In a lot of ways sustainable living can not only be good for the planet, but also good for your wallet. Yes, you can actually save money by living consciously. Check out these tips on living sustainably and saving money.
Love making an impact with your purchase? Check out this list of brands that give back featuring over 30+ socially responsible brands giving back to different causes.
As most of you know this guide to purchasing ethical & sustainable furniture is long over due! I kept waiting until our apartment was “put together” but honestly moving is an expensive process and our place probably won’t be fully put together for a while because we’re spacing out our purchases and choosing responsibly. BUT we do have most of our furniture in! And hunting for ethical, eco-friendly, & fair trade furniture was tricky! But here are a few socially responsible furniture brands I found while shopping. I’ve put together a apartment tour video highlighting the fair trade and sustainable furniture we ended up purchasing.
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Looking for socially responsible brands to shop? I’ve got you covered! There are so many brand making a positive impact through ethical craftsmanship, sustainable initiatives, and giving back! Taking part in a socially responsible lifestyle can be as easy as supporting socially responsible brands! Here are 100+ socially responsible brands to LOVE! This list has socially responsible clothing brands, accessories, home goods, wines, and more!