Thoughtful, Sustainable, Thrifted. Est. 2013
Sustainable, ethical, and slow fashion swaps for your favorite brands – this is the place to learn more about sustainable brands by aesthetic.
I must admit that when Uniqlo announced that they’re opening a store in Austin in the fall, I was excited. If you, like me, have been sucked into the cult of Uniqlo by a perfectly cut tee or soft fleece, maybe you’ve asked the question I recently asked: is Uniqlo ethical and sustainable?
Is Anthropologie ethical? When I was in college, I had a Ph.D. student teacher who looked like she’d walked straight out of an Anthropologie catalog. I was intrigued by her …
Ethical Brands That Are Better Than Madewell While Madewell has made vast improvements to their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) document and their supply chain, the majority of their products do …
J.Crew’s polished image often masks concerns about production transparency and declining product quality. Shoppers looking for classic wardrobe staples can find more ethical alternatives that prioritize responsible manufacturing.
Is Zara ethical or sustainable? Labor violations, unsafe conditions, and environmental concerns plague Zara. Here are alternative brands.
A free-spirited, artisan aesthetic without the ethics and sourcing to match? Shop these ethical and sustainable alternatives to Free People.
Looking for sustainable alternatives to Urban Outfitters? In addition to the Urban Renewal collection, I share upcycled and ethical brands.
SHEIN’s ultra-fast-fashion model relies on rapid trend production, low-cost manufacturing, and practices that have been linked to labor abuses, environmental harm, design theft, and excessive overconsumption. More ethical alternatives prioritize fair labor, sustainable materials, slower production cycles, and higher-quality garments that are designed to be worn for years rather than discarded after a few trends.
While ModCloth promotes body positivity, size inclusivity, and vintage-inspired style, the company provides little transparency about its supply chain, labor practices, or environmental impact. More ethical alternatives offer similar playful aesthetics while prioritizing fair labor standards, responsible production methods, and greater accountability throughout the manufacturing process.
H&M’s sustainability marketing highlights a small portion of its overall business while obscuring the environmental and labor costs of mass production. Consumers seeking more ethical options may find better transparency and accountability from slower-fashion brands.
Ethical Alternatives to Old Navy When I started to make the switch to more ethical clothing, I was under the impression that Old Navy and GAP products were made with …
Why Ethical Alternatives to Everlane? In March of 2020, I decided to stop formally working with Everlane. While I didn’t pull all mentions of Everlane from the site – after …
Is Forever 21 ethical? A fixture of the teen and twenty-something closet. When my college town got a Forever 21, I was there at least once a week, piling $5 …