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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.
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.
Jackalo makes children's clothes for a better planet and world. GOTS certified organic cotton is sourced from Kyrgyzstan and Uganda. Deadsto... Read More
Jackalo makes children's clothes for a better planet and world. GOTS certified organic cotton is sourced from Kyrgyzstan and Uganda. Deadstock corduroy and terry is sourced from a GOTS certied, family-run company in India. Cotton is milled in Germany at a Fair for Life certified operation. Manufacturing partners include a women's cooperative in Mumbai, an energy efficient factory in Portugal where scrap fabric is recycled and upcycled and an atelier in the Netherlands that employs people with barriers to traditional employment. They partner with SimpliZero to offset carbon emissions. Send your products back for repair or upcycling and get discounts on future purchases.
KarenKane is an eponymous women's lifestyle brand that is all about doing right by people and the planet. Like many great American companies... Read More
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.
Kyrgies makes wool slippers and house shoes that are comfortable, stylish and sustainably and ethically made. Everything is made from vegeta... Read More
Kyrgies makes wool slippers and house shoes that are comfortable, stylish and sustainably and ethically made. Everything is made from vegetable-tanned leather and locally and sustainably sourced wool. Did you know that Kyrgyz sheep produce wool with long fibers that are specifically perfect for felting? They're also mulesing free. Kyrgies works with a women-owned and operated factory in Kyrgyzstan that also hires more women than men and pays everyone a living wage. They use minimal and recycled packaging.
Neu Nomads is an ethical and sustainable brand that prioritizes global awareness and environmental consciousness. Their signature fabrics ar... Read More
Neu Nomads is an ethical and sustainable brand that prioritizes global awareness and environmental consciousness. Their signature fabrics are plant-based and biodegradable, making them also lightweight, breathable and washable. The list is long but it's just too good not to share! Satin Tencel is eco-friendly dyed in India. Eco Jersey combines organic cotton and SeaCell (seaweed and eucalyptus) and is made in a 2nd generation female-owned factory that's a member of the Greenpeace DETOX campaign. Linen is responsibly sourced and manufactured in Lithuania in a green energy powered factory. Organic Cotton Flannel is derived from organic cotton. Eco Cashmere is sourced from Mongolia and produced in a cooperative in Kathmandu. Most Neu Nomads garments are stitched in a family-owned factory in Delhi that maintains healthy working conditions, healthcare benefits and compensation far above living wages. Other products are made in Portugal, Lithuania, Germany and Nepal in female-owned factories that meet the same standards. Neu Nomads partners with Treet to give their products a second life.
OBAKKI believes in putting people first. Their artisans are part of their extensive global family, and the ability to sustain themselves and... Read More
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 artisan communities and has brought clean water, education and medical care to millions.
Paneros' name comes from the Greek words "pan" meaning "all" and "eros" meaning "love". Their mission is to live up to the ideals of loving ... Read More
Paneros' name comes from the Greek words "pan" meaning "all" and "eros" meaning "love". Their mission is to live up to the ideals of loving all. They make one-of-a-kind, limited edition, ready-to-wear pieces from eco-friendly deadstock fabrics. They only use natural fabrics like silk, cotton, linen and man-made cellulosic fibers like Tencel and Rayon. They manufacture in Indonesia in fair trade factories, small workshops or in artisans' homes.
Passion Lilie is a fashion brand that builds intentional partnerships with makers in India who align with their ethics and sustainability go... Read More
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.
Santicler is a knitwear brand founded by fashion insider Monica Magdas Miller. Monica learned knitting, embroidery and weaving from her moth... Read More
Santicler is a knitwear brand founded by fashion insider Monica Magdas Miller. Monica learned knitting, embroidery and weaving from her mother and grandmother during her childhood in Romania. Santicler preserves these traditional art forms while bringing you ecolux apparel. They partner with a family-run factory in Romania that adheres to strict labor laws, including fair pay, health insurance, regulated working hours, parental leave and more. They only use sustainable materials. This includes Eco Cashmere. Merino wool that meets the Responsible Wool Standard. GOTS certified cotton. Organic cotton jersey. Bluesign certified Tintex. And FSC certified viscose.
By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish if our habits don't change! Simply Straws is a woman-owned brand that makes reusa... Read More
By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish if our habits don't change! Simply Straws is a woman-owned brand that makes reusable glass and steel straws to combat this problem. Their straws have a lifetime guarantee (if you break 'em, they replace 'em) and are recyclable, dentist recommended and handmade in California. Materials are BPA-free, hypoallergenic and colors are non-toxic. Sleeves are made from fair trade, organic hemp, flax and cotton. They are a Clean Energy business and a EPA Green Power Partner. Web hosting and printing are powered by eco energy. Packaging is compostable. All electric energy is offset by Arcadia Power, a local wind and solar clean energy provider.
SOKO is a black-owned and women-owned ethical jewelry brand that connects artisans in Kenya with a global market. As a certified B Corp, the... Read More
SOKO is a black-owned and women-owned ethical jewelry brand that connects artisans in Kenya with a global market. As a certified B Corp, they believe in using business as a force for good. They're using technology to disrupt the traditional supply chain model. And in doing so, they're reducing inequality and poverty through the creation of quality jobs with dignity and purpose. Their jewelry is made from 24k gold-plated recycled brass and locally-sourced recycled glass.
