Ethical alternative

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.

Amazon Alternatives for Holiday Gifts that are sustainable, ethical, and more thoughtful, creating a more meaningful experience.

Is ModCloth ethical? In the years since this post was originally published, ModCloth has changed owners several times. In 2017, they were sold to WalMart. Then, to a company called Go Global Retail. As of 2021, they are owned by a tech company called Nogin. When they were a WalMart subsidiary, it seemed that there …

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 not strictly adhere to ethical or sustainable standards. This list is updated seasonally and contains affiliate links One exception is their collection of fair trade …

Is J Crew ethical? J. Crew has long been a staple for people who work in offices, schools, and other settings that enforce a slightly more composed dress code. The brand projects a sophistication and attention-to-detail that could fool anyone into thinking their clothes are thoughtfully made. But the reality is they’re not as buttoned-up …

Is H&M Ethical? This post contains affiliate links H&M was one of the first mainstream fashion brands to release a “more sustainable” collection, which they term the H&M Conscious Collection. But is H&M really ethical? Initially creating quite a bit of buzz in the sustainable and ethical fashion realm when it launched in 2010, the …

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 maturity, and her sophisticated yet quirky sense of style. And I wondered if I would be able to approximate her look by the time I …

Is Tradlands ethical and sustainable? Several months ago, a reader reached out to ask what makes Tradlands ethical and sustainable. A favorite among Instagram influencers and ethical bloggers, Tradlands is known for tailored separates, luxurious cotton sweaters, and minimalist dresses and jumpsuits. I have featured them frequently in my Ethical Alternatives series because I find …

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 high labor standards due to their Corporate Social Responsibility statement. But then I learned that these statements don’t guarantee enforcement. Thus, the need for ethical …