8 Sustainable Fashion Brands To Shop Year Round

Although April is Earth Month and the 22nd is Earth Day, we do our absolute best to respect our planet year round through the purchases that we make and the slow fashion brands we support. This isn't to say that we're perfect or that any of these brands are 100% sustainable, but we're all just doing our best and, as fashion editors obsessed with shopping, trying to quench that urge in the most responsible ways possible. We do this by shopping secondhand, spending countless hours scrolling through Depop, and, when considering purchasing a new product, taking the time to read through the materials used and the practices that the brand is committed to. 

Along the way, we’ve taken note of sustainable brands both big and small that make high-quality pieces that stand the test of time while pledging to do their absolute best by the environment—and those are the brands that we’ll be returning to time and time again. 

Ahead, 8 sustainable brands that we’re shopping this Earth Day and far beyond.

The ethos for Priya Ahluwalia's namesake label is simple: breathing new life into surplus, post-consumer, recycled, and organic materials. Inspired by her Indian-Nigerian heritage as well as her London upbringing, Ahluwalia implements textile and patchwork techniques to create garments that are truly one of a kind. Now, the label's offerings include textured laser-cut denim inspired by raffia and textile patterns, dresses knit out of yarn and wool to form patterns, and flared pants featuring brush strokes reminiscent of paintings and motifs popular in traditional Indian jewelry.

A maximalist's dream and a go-to for anyone trying to add elements of fun into their wardrobe, Chopova Lowena utilizes deadstock fabrics and recycled materials to create distinct garments that are alike in their singularity. Created by two best friends, Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena-Irons, who met on their first day as students at Central Saint-Martins, the duo makes garments that strike a balance between grungy, sporty, and romantic.

Based in Thessaloniki, Greece, ESTHÉ creates both wardrobe staples that transcend seasons and unique statement pieces that provide instant elevation—all while maintaining sustainable practices. They've done so by establishing a low-stock and made-to-order system, and by using organic cotton, recycled polyester, and leftover and deadstock materials. Now, the brand's offerings include snakeskin totes, sheer tulle and organza tops, and crinkly midi skirts reminiscent of watercolor paintings.

Colorful Standards was founded in attempt to combat the fashion industry's dark, planet destroying side. Entirely produced in their own factory in Portugal which runs on grid energy, the brand uses organic cotton, recycled wool, and non-toxic dyes to create an array of wardrobe basics in a wide range of colors. Looking to stock up on baby tees and tanks in anticipation summer? Colorful Standards should be your go-to.

London-based Susamusa, which first started out as a Depop shop, is beloved by the likes of Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner. Heavily influenced by '90s minimalism, the brand features garments in timeless silhouettes—slip skirts and tops with built in scarfs, for example. Susamusa utilizes deadstock and vintage fabrics and local production to create high quality pieces that will last a long time.

UK brand Fruity Booty gets their hands on surplus fabrics and materials that otherwise would've ended up in the landfill and creates the sweetest and dantiest underwear, lace-trim and basic tops, and fun swimwear. Plus, they have a zero single use plastic policy throughout their supply chain.

Founded in Hawaii and produced in Barcelona, ALOHAS makes shoes that are primarily made-to-order—this means that only what is ordered is produced in an attempt to eliminate needless waste. They also use a variety of sustainable materials including cactus, corn, and apple leathers throughout their plant-based collections.

Blondita began with designer Angela Ruis playing around with DIY experiments like hand-painting denim and turning vintage bed sheets into garments. Now the brand, endorsed by creatives world-wide, drops limited collections inspired by girlhood, old Hollywood, and the '90s. Their offerings include bubble skirts and polka dot tops all made through small batch production and with deadstock or vintage fabrics.