One misconception about sustainable fashion is the idea that you have to sacrifice style. Sure, at one point ‘eco-fashion’ was all baggy clothing and flax colors, but nowadays there are plenty of fashion forward options to ensure your doing good for the environment and your body. While there are tons and tons of brands out there, I did the hard work for you and identified 11 of my favorite slow fashion brands. Whether they are fair trade, eco-friendly, giving back or working with artisans, these brands all show that you can still look killer without killing the environment!

• Reformation

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• Fashion forward, trend-driven silhouettes,  in timeless colors and fabrications. Each piece of clothing is measured in its environmental savings, from Carbon Footprint to Water Usage, and most items are made locally in LA. Fibers and dyes are also sustainably sourced to provide ‘cradle to cradle’ reusability and reduce environmental impact. Bonus- the stores and offices also are made with sustainable material and use excess water drainage to feed nearby gardens and parks!
• Must Have Items: Silk georgette wrap dresses and retro two piece sets

• St. Roche

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• This sustainable fashion brand works with carefully selected manufacturing partners in India and Peru, who are committed to honest and ethical labor practices. They choose the eco-friendly option wherever possible incorporating GOTS certified organically grown and locally woven cottons, biodegradable Tencel, and sustainably produced knitwear in their collections.
• Must Have Items: Embroidered vacation dresses like the Willow Dress and Charlotte Dress

• Maiyet

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• Maiyet is a modern, ethical and luxury sustainable fashion brand that partners with global artisans to incorporate exquisitely handcrafted details and unexpected fabric techniques into our collections – all sourced globally and made locally. Headquartered in NYC, Maiyet partners with artisans in places such as India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Mongolia, Peru, Bolivia, and Thailand, and support NEST, an independent not-for-profit organization dedicated to training and developing artisan businesses.
• Must Have Items: Ethereal and soft detail dresses

• Amour Vert

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• Amour Vert’s specially engineered textiles and blended fabrics are crafted to be soft, flattering and long-lasting. They only use low-impact dyes and adopt a zero-waste philosophy. Fabrics used include Tencel, Lyocell, organic cotton, recycled polyester, and Indian silk.
• Must Have Items: Soft luxurious jersey basics like this stripe tee and this turtleneck dress

• Mara Hoffman

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• Mara Hoffman has been around for a while, but has started to incorporate more and more sustainable techniques in their sourcing and production process. Fabrics like Nylon made from recycled plastic bottles,  Polyester made from post consumer recycled polymers, Cotton certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard, Lenzing Tencel, Modal or Rayon made from the pulp of sustainably harvested trees are regularly in their rotation. Also, they work with Austrian mill who primarily uses renewable energy in processing and reuses their chemicals in a closed loop system in order to decrease waste. Plus, this stuff is CUTE.
• Must Have Items: Vibrant printed dresses and bathing suits

• Emerson Fry

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• Emerson Fry focuses on limited production runs each week of classic but covetable items. Their line is produced domestically alongside smaller capsule collections using heritage techniques from carefully selected spots around the world. Their goal is to create jobs and support positive social, cultural and environmental shifts.
• Must Have Items: Items come out weekly so it’s best to get on the wait list, but I particularly love their tailored blazers and coats like this leopard coat and this sophisticated white blazer

• Ace & Jig

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• Ace & Jig’s found experienced textile specialists in India, weaving on anient wooden hand looms. several times a year they work one-on-one with weavers to create their authentic striped fabrics. Their indian partners share the core values and practice the holistic kaizen philosophy of continuing to improve, such as providing free childcare, and using reclaimed water to grow organic produce for their employees.
• Must Have Items: Striped separates like the Bronte Top, Frances top,  and Derby pants, to get their signature layered look

• Everlane

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• Everlane is a brand that prides themselves on ‘radical transparency’ – ensuring that for each item you buy, you understand the workers, wages, and transportation behind them, ensuring that you are getting the best price possible while making sure all labor is treated as fair-trade.
• Must Have Items: The Leather Street Shoe and the $100 Cashmere Crew

• Mayamiko

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• Mayamiko is a sustainable fashion collection of clothing, accessories and home wares , ethically made in Malawi fusing together contemporary design with traditional African techniques. The pieces feature bold traditional African printed cotton, known locally as chitenje, as well as other unique fabrics from neighbouring African countries, all sourced at the local market. They also use beautiful batik and dip dye cotton, hand dyed especially by Dominic a local craftsman!
• Must Have Items: The Ivy Peplum Dress in orange stars, and the Martina jumpsuit in electric avenue

• Milk It

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• Milk It is my favorite sustainable fashion brand to get something on trend and affordable without feeling like I’m ruining the environment. They rework excess materials and old clothing into wardrobe staples with a focus on trend-led designs. Soaked in vintage inspiration, expect ripped-up denim, not-so jersey basics and classic military pieces.
• Must Have Items: Their re-worked ruffled tops and dresses are a must in any cool girl’s wardrobe

• Zero + Maria Cornejo

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• The Zero + Maria Cornejo collection is largely produced (70%) in the heart of New York City’s Garment District. Dedicated to fostering a company ethos that is just as committed to its social impact as its environmental, Zero uses ecological and sustainable fabrics wherever possible. And as a company owned and run by women, the team continuously looks to develop special collaborations with women artisans around the world.
• Must Have Item: The circular draped Miu Dress, in silk that’s flattering on every woman

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