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Ash & Rose is a mother-daughter-owned marketplace that believes in shopping thoughtfully and intentionally so that we can all live more joyf... See All
Ash & Rose is a mother-daughter-owned marketplace that believes in shopping thoughtfully and intentionally so that we can all live more joyfully. They work exclusively with designers and artisans who make a positive impact on people and the planet. As a starting place, Ash & Rose only carries brands that are sweatshop and child-labor free. Their products range from organic, recycled, sustainably-made, ethically produced, certified Fair Trade and Made in USA.
Hello aesthetics. Meets ethics. Astor & Orion makes jewelry from recycled metals and stones that can AGAIN be recycled or composted. And the... See All
Hello aesthetics. Meets ethics. Astor & Orion makes jewelry from recycled metals and stones that can AGAIN be recycled or composted. And they offer a take back program! They're a member of the Sustainable Fashion Alliance, Fashion Revolution and Seattle Remake Community. They make their goods in Thailand at a SEDEX Member factory. This means routine audits to ensure ethical business practices. It has a Carbon Offset Certificate from the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization. Operates state of the art water filtration and air exhaust systems. Air is filtered for workers' safety and to reclaim gold and silver dust which is fed back into the refinery stage.
Aurate is a fine jewelry maker that cares as much about ethics and people as they do about quality and craftsmanship! Diamonds adhere stricl... See All
Aurate is a fine jewelry maker that cares as much about ethics and people as they do about quality and craftsmanship! Diamonds adhere stricly to the Kimberly Process. 14K and 18K gold pieces are made from recycled gold. Pearls are sourced from sustainable farms. All craftspeople and makers are paid fair wages, whether they are designing out of Aurate's New York City studio or casting and finishing at their partner facility in Thailand (who also happens to be a Certified Member of the Responsible Jewellery Council). This is truly jewelry to love for the ages.
Canussa is a women-led brand that makes vegan bags and accessories. Ethically made in Spain. Their materials include Oeko-Tex certified micr... See All
Canussa is a women-led brand that makes vegan bags and accessories. Ethically made in Spain. Their materials include Oeko-Tex certified microfiber and SEAQUAL YARN which is a 100% recycled material from fully traceable post-consumer plastic bottles and plastic captured from the sea. Their production is zero waste. They're working toward becoming fully circular.
Darzah shoes, bags and accessories are handmade by women artisans in Palestine. All earn a living wage, well above the local minimum. They p... See All
Darzah shoes, bags and accessories are handmade by women artisans in Palestine. All earn a living wage, well above the local minimum. They practice tatreez embroidery, a traditional art form that has been passed down from mother to daughter for centuries. Every motif holds significant meaning. Most makers are their childrens' primary caretakers. Many don't have reliable transportation. That's why Darzah delivers materials directly to anyone who chooses to work from home rather than in the studio. With Darzah, women have freedom to earn an income.
Made with Sustainable & Responsibly Sourced Materials
Ethically Made in Haiti
Made in a Solar Powered Factory
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Deux Mains honors the ancestral wisdom, talent and perseverance of Haiti's people. When a catastrophic earthquake decimated the country in 2... See All
Deux Mains honors the ancestral wisdom, talent and perseverance of Haiti's people. When a catastrophic earthquake decimated the country in 2010, Deux Mains founder Julie Colombino-Billingham saw the need for dignified employment. That was the catalyst. Bags, shoes and accessories are made using traditional craft methods in a solar-powered, women-owned factory. Materials are upcycled, sustainable and responsibly-sourced. Deux Mains ensures safe working conditions. A liveable wage. Health insurance. Access to education.
Elvis & Kresse rescues raw materials, transforms them into luxury lifestyle accessories and donates 50% of profits back to charities. Their ... See All
Elvis & Kresse rescues raw materials, transforms them into luxury lifestyle accessories and donates 50% of profits back to charities. Their first goal was to save London's decommissioned fire-hose from landfill. This was just the beginning. Now they rescue parachute silk, printing blankets, coffee sacks, shoeboxes, tea sacks and auction banners. They also partner with the Burberry Foundation to tackle the even greater global problem of leather waste. All Elvis & Kresse products are handmade and unique.
Hyer Goods is a woman-owned brand that tackles the fashion waste problem by transforming fashion industry leftovers into beautiful, affordab... See All
Hyer Goods is a woman-owned brand that tackles the fashion waste problem by transforming fashion industry leftovers into beautiful, affordable bags and accessories. Their commitment to sustainability is all about keeping material in circulation, using less energy, creating less pollution and reducing greenhouse gases. And in other good news, all of their pieces are handmade in a SEDEX-compliant, female-owned factory in India.
Nyrelle makes 100% traceable fine jewelry. Nyrelle was founded on the belief that we all have a responsibility to preserve and protect our p... See All
Nyrelle makes 100% traceable fine jewelry. Nyrelle was founded on the belief that we all have a responsibility to preserve and protect our planet. The majority of their jewelry is crafted from 100% recycled gold from reclaimed jewelry pieces. They also use conflict-free diamonds, fairmined gold and silver and traceable gemstones. Nyrelle is a registered Fairtrade Goldsmith. The garnets in their Moyo collection are mined by female artisanal miners in Tanzania. Each gem can be traced back to the exact woman who mined it. They partner with Moyo Gems to invest 10% of their gemstone order value in the education of female artisanal miners in Tanga, Tanzania. Nyrelle buys back their jewelry at 20% of the purchase price to be upcycled into new pieces.
OBAKKI believes in putting people first. Their artisans are part of their extensive global family, and the ability to sustain themselves and... See All
OBAKKI believes in putting people first. Their artisans are part of their extensive global family, and the ability to sustain themselves and their communities will always be their top priority. Products are made by traditional artisans and rural co-ops under fair trade conditions. A portion of sales supports the OBAKKI Foundation which reinvests in artistan communities and has brought clean water, education and medical care to millions.
Passion Lilie is a fashion brand that builds intentional partnerships with makers in India who align with their ethics and sustainability go... See All
Passion Lilie is a fashion brand that builds intentional partnerships with makers in India who align with their ethics and sustainability goals. Production methods include ikat, kutch and handloom weaving and block printing. They use organic cotton, other durable natural fibers, upcycled fabrics and non-toxic dyes. They follow Fair Trade Federation guidelines and only work with groups who offer living wages, safe work environments without discrimination, low to no-interest loans, optional overtime and paid vacation, sick leave and government holidays. Most have high retention rates, financial literacy programs and pay 2x or 3x minimum wage and overtime pay 2x regular salary. Passion Lilie's training program gives women three months of free job training (during which they never work on Passion Lilie garments) along with a salary and a loaned sewing machine. When she is done, the trainee is offered a job. Passion Lilie works to minimize their transportation footprint by sourcing local materials, purchasing carbon offsets for shipping and encouraging customers to purchase offsets at checkout.
Pela makes everyday products without the everyday waste. Their phonecases are made of Flaxstic. Flaxstic is comprised of compostable bioplas... See All
Pela makes everyday products without the everyday waste. Their phonecases are made of Flaxstic. Flaxstic is comprised of compostable bioplastic elastomer and flax straw materials. It is free of phthalates, BPA, cadmium and lead. And it's verified to meet child safety standards in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The base material has a lower carbon footprint and lower greenhouse gas emissions than traditional plastic and can be composted at home.
Prioritizes local shipping and low waste packaging
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The Vestiaire Collective is a premier online shopping platform for pre-loved luxury fashion. It exists to tackle problems linked to the fash... See All
The Vestiaire Collective is a premier online shopping platform for pre-loved luxury fashion. It exists to tackle problems linked to the fashion industry like overproduction, overconsumption and climate change. As a champion of circular fashion, it's no surprise they are B Corp Certified.
