Sustainably Stylish Brands for the Summer
Shopping never felt so good! While you’re browsing for your summer looks consider purchasing from brands that do their part to help the environment. Sustainable fashion refers to clothing and accessories that are designed, manufactured, distributed, and used in ways that are environmentally friendly.
Check out these amazing Black-owned brands, and join them in helping the planet!
Autumn Adeigbo designs colorful, fashion-forward clothing for women who like to stand out in a crowd. Autumn is devoted to positively impacting the lives of women across cultures by utilizing female-owned production facilities in the U.S., and providing global artisans with meaningful employment and fair wages. From sourcing to delivery, Autumn embraces sustainable practices by purchasing in limited quantity and producing only what is ordered, minimizing fabric waste, excessive manufacturing, and surplus stock. Which means, her collections are eco-friendly and exclusive.
Photo: Autumn Adeigbo
Tracy Reese founded Hope For Flowers in 2019 to create sustainable, feminine, and minimal designs. Her clothes are made of sustainable textiles, such as organic cotton, linen, Tencel, and cupro. Hope for Flowers is designed for women who are inspired by beauty and also desire to use their power as consumers to be agents for positive change in the world.
Photo: Hope For Flowers
Founded in 2016, ALIYA WANEK is an eponymous womenswear label that focuses on exploring the connection between one’s identity and style. Their mission is to create comfortable, stylish clothing ethically and sustainably as an extension of the wearer’s individuality. If not sewing the garments herself, Aliya works with two small factories and local contractors in the Bay Area to produce and dye her garments, always taking into consideration ways to reduce the brand’s environmental impact.
Photo: ALIYA WANEK
Dynasty George is a sustainably sourced and ethically made women’s wear brand. They aim to create a sisterhood of creative, driven, and socially conscious women with the best apparel they need to feel both beautiful and confident! Their designs are timeless and meant to last a lifetime in your closet. This zero waste clothing brand serves romantic looks. Designed by Dynasty Casanova, the clothes are handmade in Brooklyn from vintage and recycled textiles.
Photo: Dynasty George
Gracemade is a faith-driven lifestyle brand that delivers a fashion-forward interpretation of modest apparel. Established in 2016 and made in downtown Los Angeles out of locally sourced and deadstock fabrics. The brand was created by founder Jasmine Rennie as a means for women to express their personal style while honoring their faith.
Photo: Gracemade
Pure Hope Clothing founded by Rebekah Lazarus is Based in London, and handmade in Jaipur, India. Pure Hope works with Ashanari, a social project in India that provides free education for women and children. Women in the project are paid fair wages to make the clothes from up-cycled fabrics.
Photo: Pure Hope Clothing