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Ethically Made in Nashville & Around the World

Provides Jobs & Economic Opportunity for Women

Fights Poverty and Inequality

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ABLE is a SIZE INCLUSIVE ethical women's clothing and accessories brand that exists to employ and empower women as a solution to ending pove...
See All ABLE is a SIZE INCLUSIVE ethical women's clothing and accessories brand that exists to employ and empower women as a solution to ending poverty. The brand began when three brave women from Ethiopia sought to leave the commercial sex industry. Now it's a global movement! Their workers are still often survivors of abuse and addiction. It is radically transparent, publishing every wage as a way of challenging the entire fashion industry toward a better way of doing business.

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Handcrafted by Artisans in Latin America

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

Non-Toxic & Sustainably Made

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Adelante's footwear and other responsible leather goods promote economic development in Latin America. Everything is ethically crafted by ar...
See All Adelante's footwear and other responsible leather goods promote economic development in Latin America. Everything is ethically crafted by artisans. No mass production. No sweatshops. Leather is sourced from Lefarc Tannery, one of the most sustainable tanneries in the Americas. This solar powered factory uses vegetable tanning methods free from toxic chemicals, treats wastewater, reduces water usage by up to 50% and repurposes waste and byproducts into collagen for beauty products.

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Made with Sustainable Materials

Artisan Made in Nepal

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

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Baabuk makes shoes and slippers from recyclable and renewable wool. They source wool from Portugal and New Zealand. In Portugal, the sheep a...
See All Baabuk makes shoes and slippers from recyclable and renewable wool. They source wool from Portugal and New Zealand. In Portugal, the sheep are certified mulesing-free and live in the protected area of Serra de Estela Natural Park. In New Zealand, farmers use eco-friendly water and soap washing processes. Their factory in Nepal pays 25% higher than the national average. Ensures safe working conditions. Employs more women than men.

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100% Vegan & Cruelty Free

Made with Natural & Sustainable Materials

Ethically Made in Spain & India

Description

Bhava is a woman-owned and animal-free footwear brand. Their compassionate approach to design and production goes beyond using leather alter...
See All Bhava is a woman-owned and animal-free footwear brand. Their compassionate approach to design and production goes beyond using leather alternatives. From organic cotton linings to hand painted, embossed cork and premium recycled microfibers, Bhava sources sustainable materials from Europe and India. Their shoes are handcrafted using the best of both traditional and cutting-edge comfort technology. Bhava works with ateliers in Spain and Mumbai.

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Handcrafted by Artisans in Palestine

Preserves Indigenous Culture & Crafts

Provides Jobs & Economic Opportunity for Women

Description

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.

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Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

Made with Sustainable Materials

Made in a Carbon Neutral Factory

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Della Terra is a women-owned, ethical and sustainable footwear brand. Made in Italy. Artisans earn fair wages. Everything is made from recyc...
See All Della Terra is a women-owned, ethical and sustainable footwear brand. Made in Italy. Artisans earn fair wages. Everything is made from recycled and biodegradable rubber, GRS-certified threads and biobased materials like pineapple, corn, grapeseed and castor. No solvents or harmful substances like chrome, lead and phthlates. Factories are carbon neutral. 100% powered from clean sources, such as hydro and wind.

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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.

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Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

Made Ethically & Sustainably

Made with Responsibly Sourced Materials

Description

Done Good's motto? Use your purchasing power for good. On this ethical marketplace, you'll only find products that are made in a way that's ...
See All Done Good's motto? Use your purchasing power for good. On this ethical marketplace, you'll only find products that are made in a way that's good for people and the planet. They define "good for people" as brands that empower workers, pay fair wages and are always free of trafficking, child labor and unsafe working conditions. They define "good for the planet" as brands that use eco-friendly production processes, non-toxic or organic or recycled/upcycled materials and are always taking other significant steps to protect land, water and air.

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Made with Vegan & Sustainable Materials

Produced in Small Batches

Ethically Made in Portugal

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Dooeys is a woman-owned brand that makes stylish house shoes from plant-based & recycled materials. Vegan Apple Leather from skins and cores...
See All Dooeys is a woman-owned brand that makes stylish house shoes from plant-based & recycled materials. Vegan Apple Leather from skins and cores is recovered from the juice industry in Northern Italy. Premium vegan suede is made from post-industrial polyester scrap. Cork comes from bark only without harvesting trees. Insoles are made from recycled plastic. Soles are made from Sugarcane EVA. Lining is made from recycled plastic bottles and post-consumer recycled polyester or GOTS-certified cotton. Natural latex or recycled foam provides a supportive, springy feel. Scraps are recovered and upcycled. Dooeys are made in small batches at a small factory in Portugal that is dedicated to ethical manufacturing.

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Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

Produced in Small Batches

Non-Toxic & Sustainably Made

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Either/Or is a responsible footwear brand that is fully committed to sustainable sourcing, ethical manufacturing and being a force for good....
See All Either/Or is a responsible footwear brand that is fully committed to sustainable sourcing, ethical manufacturing and being a force for good. They partner with small, family owned workshops in Portugal, Peru, Mexico and Colombia. 100% of employees earn beyond a living wage. They publish the lowest and highest wages of their makers. They employ a social cooperative to weave custom textiles and use the best quality vegetable-tanned leathers. They offset their carbon footprint for all shipping through the nonprofit Native Energy.

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Made with Sustainable Materials

Helps Protect Indigenous Culture

Gives Back

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Faherty is a family built, values driven clothing brand inspired by sun and waves. They're fully committed to restoring power to Indigenous ...
See All Faherty is a family built, values driven clothing brand inspired by sun and waves. They're fully committed to restoring power to Indigenous communities. They partner with Native artists and designers. They donate to Native history and anti-racism work. Sustainability efforts include lowering their carbon emissions. Using less toxic chemicals, dyes and finishes. Using sustainable fibers like organic cotton, ethically sourced cashmere, recycled polyester, linen and hemp. They are 90% plastic free.

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Handcrafted by Artisans in Latin America

Made with Sustainable Materials

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

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Fortress is a women's shoe and accessories brand that works with family-owned shoemakers in Peru and Colombia to create artisanal, handmade ...
See All Fortress is a women's shoe and accessories brand that works with family-owned shoemakers in Peru and Colombia to create artisanal, handmade products. They pay fair wages, promote gender equity and ensure good working conditions for all of their workers. Their shoes are handcrafted using high quality, natural materials including leather, wood and rubber.

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Handcrafted by Artisans in Pakistan

Made with Responsibly Sourced & Local Materials

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

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Fuchsia is a woman-owned brand that makes shoes to benefit both the wearer and the maker. Shoes are handcrafted in Pakistan in a traditional...
See All Fuchsia is a woman-owned brand that makes shoes to benefit both the wearer and the maker. Shoes are handcrafted in Pakistan in a traditional workshop, from leather cutting to embroidery to assembly. Workers receive a living income which means they can provide their families with food, shelter, education and healthcare.

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Ethically Made Luxury

Handcrafted by Artisans in Peru

Gives Back

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Huma Blanco is a woman-owned footwear brand founded by third generation shoemaker and designer Adriana Crocco. Her shoemaking heritages are ...
See All Huma Blanco is a woman-owned footwear brand founded by third generation shoemaker and designer Adriana Crocco. Her shoemaking heritages are Peruvian and Italian, both known for quality craftsmanship and artistry. Products are designed and handmade in Crocco's home country of Peru, providing sustainable income and longterm jobs for artisan shoemakers. Materials include hides and textiles in their pure form or dyed naturally. A portion of proceeds is donated to Ninos del Arco Iris, providing basic healthcare and education to families in Cusco, Peru.

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Ethically & Sustainably Made

Woman-Owned

Gives Back

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KarenKane is an eponymous women's lifestyle brand that is all about doing right by people and the planet. Like many great American companies...
See All KarenKane is an eponymous women's lifestyle brand that is all about doing right by people and the planet. Like many great American companies, Karen Kane was launched out of the founder's garage at a time when sustainable fashion was just getting started. Karen's cool SoCal style is woven into every piece. They source from sustainable and ethical suppliers. They pay fair and living wages. And charitable giving is part of their core mission. KarenKane is a certified B Corporation.