What are the best sustainable fashion brands?
TL;DR
The best sustainable brands depend on your budget: Pact and Girlfriend Collective for budget-friendly, Reformation and Everlane for mid-range, and Eileen Fisher for investment pieces.
After years of researching and wearing sustainable fashion, here are the brands that actually deliver on their promises:
## Budget-Friendly (Under $100)
- **Pact** - Best for basics. Their organic cotton is soft, durable, and affordable.
- **Girlfriend Collective** - Activewear made from recycled plastic bottles. Actually cute, actually sustainable.
- **ThredUp** - Not a brand, but the easiest way to shop secondhand online.
## Mid-Range ($100-300)
- **Reformation** - Trendy styles with genuine sustainability practices. Their RefScale shows environmental impact.
- **Everlane** - Known for "radical transparency" in pricing and factories.
- **Sezane** - French aesthetic with B-corp certification.
## Investment Pieces ($300+)
- **Eileen Fisher** - Timeless pieces with a take-back program for old items.
- **Stella McCartney** - Luxury fashion without leather or fur.
- **Cuyana** - "Fewer, better things" philosophy with traceable materials.
## What to Look For
When evaluating any brand's sustainability claims:
- B-corp certification
- Transparent supply chain information
- Natural or recycled materials
- Fair labor practices and living wages
## Remember
The most sustainable piece of clothing is one you already own. Before buying new - even from sustainable brands - ask if you really need it.
Based on
This answer is synthesized from 2 work(s) by Sophia Chen.