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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....
Read More 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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Artisan Made in Peru

Natural & Sustainable Materials

Made in Small Batches

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ELEVEN SIX is all about artisan and ethically made knitwear. It combines contemporary design with traditional Andean knitting techniques. Pi...
Read More ELEVEN SIX is all about artisan and ethically made knitwear. It combines contemporary design with traditional Andean knitting techniques. Pieces are created from the finest spun Alpaca yarns and Peruvian pima cottons. Fibers are produced by two Fair Trade certified Peruvian Mills that maintain high standards of sustainability and care for the animals during shearing. Garments are made by three small family-owned businesses who work with networks of skilled artisan cooperatives. Production methods include hand and machine knitting, macram and crochet.

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EcoLuxury Made Ethically

Made with 100% Upcycled Materials

Handcrafted & One of a Kind

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Elvis & Kresse rescues raw materials, transforms them into luxury lifestyle accessories and donates 50% of profits back to charities. Their ...
Read More 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.

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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 ...
Read More 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

Responsibly Sourced, Local Materials

Pays Fair Wages

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Fuchsia is a woman-owned brand that employs artisan makers in Pakistan. Everything is 100% handmade, from leather cutting to embroidery to a...
Read More Fuchsia is a woman-owned brand that employs artisan makers in Pakistan. Everything is 100% handmade, from leather cutting to embroidery to assembly, preserving traditional handicraft. Production is done in small batches. Locally sourced leather is salt cured and sundried. Workers are paid a living wage which means they can provide their families with food, shelter, education and healthcare.

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Made with Responsibly Sourced Materials

Ethically Made

Made to Last for Mindful Consumption

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In a world where the things we consume have begun to consume us, Goodee is hope. GOODEE is a curated marketplace founded by designers Byron ...
Read More In a world where the things we consume have begun to consume us, Goodee is hope. GOODEE is a curated marketplace founded by designers Byron and Dexter Peart where you will find responsible brands and artisan made goods. From garden accessories to home decor to household essentials, Goodee is filled with timeless everyday objects.

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Ethically & Locally Made in New York City

Made with Organic & Sustainable Materials

Woman & BIPOC-Owned

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GRAMMAR creates modern pieces for a minimalist wardrobe. Made in NYC in a woman and BIPOC-owned and operated factory. All workers are paid a...
Read More GRAMMAR creates modern pieces for a minimalist wardrobe. Made in NYC in a woman and BIPOC-owned and operated factory. All workers are paid a living wage. Safe working conditions are guaranteed. Their Signature Poplin is made at a mill in India that sources 100% organic cotton from local farms. Their Signature Flannel is made at a mill in Japan that only works with organic cotton. They source organic limited edition and specialty fabrics from Portugal, Japan and Italy. Buttons from natural shell and horn are made in Italy from ethically-sourced byproducts of the food industry.

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Ethically & Locally Made in Los Angeles

Uses Non-Toxic & Eco-Friendly Dyes

Produced in Small Batches

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Groceries Apparel makes organic and non-toxic basics and activewear. All their dyes come from plants and food waste. Like avocado pits and s...
Read More Groceries Apparel makes organic and non-toxic basics and activewear. All their dyes come from plants and food waste. Like avocado pits and skins. Fermented indigo. Onion skins. Carrot tops. Madder root. Coffee grounds. They operate their own dye house that also happens to be the only production scale, 100% non-toxic dye house in the USA! They have completely eliminated all heavy metals and toxic chemicals from their supply chain. Their entire manufacturing process happens under one roof in Downtown Los Angeles.

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EcoLuxury Made Ethically

Vegan & Cruelty Free

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

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GUNAS New York is a high fashion label with a cause! Designer and animal lover Sugandh G. Agrawal quit her corporate career to start her own...
Read More GUNAS New York is a high fashion label with a cause! Designer and animal lover Sugandh G. Agrawal quit her corporate career to start her own brand of cruelty-free fashion. Her mission is strong and clear. Animals are not meant to be a part of fashion. We can look and feel good without harming other living beings. GUNAS works with artists and small scale, ethical manufacturers in India, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil and Hong Kong.

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Made with Sustainable Materials

100% Vegan & Cruelty Free

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

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Happy Earth is a women's and men's clothing brand that's all about protecting the planet. They're net-negative on carbon emissions, reducing...
Read More Happy Earth is a women's and men's clothing brand that's all about protecting the planet. They're net-negative on carbon emissions, reducing what they can, offsetting what they can't. They only use organic cotton, sustainable cork and reclaimed fibers. They give back. In fact, you get to choose the campaign your purchase supports. Want to combat climate change? Planting trees? Clean up trash? Make your selection when you make your purchase. And from the farmers that grow their organic cotton to the artisans that sew their garments, Happy Earth values the makers. Fair Trade and WRAP certified facilities ensure support for the makers' communities.

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100% Organic & Fair Trade Cotton

Non-Toxic & Eco-Friendly Dyes

Ethically Made in India

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Homebird makes bedding and bath textiles ethically and responsibly. The entire supply chain from seed to shelf is Fairtrade certified. All p...
Read More Homebird makes bedding and bath textiles ethically and responsibly. The entire supply chain from seed to shelf is Fairtrade certified. All products are made with Fairtrade certified organic cotton. They only use certified organic dyes that are chemical-free. For every product sold, they share a portion of revenue with Fairtrade which goes directly to empowering communities across the globe. They work with factories in India that have manufactured luxury home textiles for generations and put sustainable and ethical practices first.

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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 ...
Read More 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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100% Upcycled Materials

Ethically Made in India & NYC

Employs Women Artisans

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Hyer Goods is a woman-owned brand that tackles the fashion waste problem by transforming fashion industry leftovers into beautiful, affordab...
Read More 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.

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Made with Sustainable Materials

Global Recycled Standard Certified Supply Chain

Sustainably & Ethically Made in China

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Kokolu makes bags, shoes and accessories from recycled, plant based and natural materials including corn stalk, corn starch, sugar cane, cof...
Read More Kokolu makes bags, shoes and accessories from recycled, plant based and natural materials including corn stalk, corn starch, sugar cane, coffee grounds, beech tree, natural rubber, recycled rubber and plastic bottles. At their manufacturing facility in China, they unite 3D knitting technology, carbon reducing processes and responsible dying techniques to make all of their sustainable products.

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Handcrafted by Artisans in Uganda & Peru

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

Provides Jobs & Economic Opportunity for Women

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Ten years ago, Krochet Kids and Known Supply's founders started a production facility and community development project in Uganda, a country...
Read More Ten years ago, Krochet Kids and Known Supply's founders started a production facility and community development project in Uganda, a country ravaged by rebel violence and civil war. This has grown into a global social enterprise. Each Known Supply & Krochet Kids piece is hand-signed by the maker, and customers can search the Known Supply site to read each maker's bio. Krochet Kids products are handmade by artisans in Uganda and Peru. Known Supply makes all of their woven hats at ASI which is the world's first Fair Trade Certified production facility in China. All apparel is made in a factory in Peru that provides meaningful job training and employment to women and offers onsite childcare. They also work with four Fair Trade Certified factories in India.