10 Sustainable Fashion Brands for a Responsible VMAN Earth Day

If you can care about the look, you can care about the planet

Earth Day is one of those occasions that comes and goes by in a blip, where people often don’t make any strong efforts to bring a change to their lives. The ones who’re already environment-conscious will continue on doing so. But the ones who really notice when Earth Day comes around are your favorite fashion brands, all on their continuing missions towards achieving a more sustainable and eco-friendly line of production.

In honor of Earth Day (and a possible investment in it on your behalf), we have for you 10 of the most sustainable brands you could engage with that give back to the environment that supplies for them and ensures that their products are created in the most responsible (and fashion-forward) way possible.

Alternative Apparel

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Alternative Apparel is known for its responsible manufacturing techniques and environment-chummy material use for its super soft clothing. With lines like Earthleisure, it feels good knowing that the really soft and really comfy hoodie you’ve been wearing makes the planet feel just as good.

Arnette

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Arnette is commemorating this Earth Day with a sustainable spring collection and a limited edition line for the occasion, all made of bio-plastic or bio-acetate and featuring bio-lenses. Not only are these additions to their bio-acetate collection part of the brand’s focus on creating pieces with renewable raw materials, but they’re also silky to the touch.

Bond No. 9

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Bond No. 9’s message has been to “shop eco-chic,” a goal they’ve been suitably fulfilling. Through the use of glass bottle recycling in their fragrances, refillable collections, and sustainable packaging options, they’ve been able to innovate in their niche of having each spray be a whiff of ecological goodness.

Emporio Armani

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Armani has also made the move towards using more sustainable materials over its product rollout, especially with its eyewear. Featuring the use of 100% recyclable FSC paper and cardboard and more bio-acetate, these glasses will help you see the beautiful world around you a lot clearer.

Faherty

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Family-run brand Faherty’s use of ethically sourced and organic fabrics, along with non-toxic dyes and water-efficient processes, in the making of their clothes gives it the charming, homespun quality that makes you feel good about what you wear and the impact it has.

Kengos

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Kengos’ first shoe, the Lace-Up, actually kicks off on Earth Day 2021. The brand has made concerted efforts to use eco-conscious materials and sustainable methods in creating their shoes, including this one, an adhesive free, plant-based (yes, you read that right) model. Pretty much the best way to connect with Mother Nature.

Nike

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Nike has also been making significant moves towards a more environment-friendly machine, including the use of more recyclable material. Where they stand out is in their ability to aesthetically integrate that sentiment into their products, showcasing the use of trash-turned-treasure and reminding customers of its mission.

North Face

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Given the brand’s association with the great outdoors, North Face has made several commitments to being kinder to the Earth and its materials, namely through its use of reusable materials, responsibly sourced fabric, recyclable packaging, and sustainably-conscious gear that prove you’re one with your surroundings.

PANGAIA

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Using smart technology, environment-friendly techniques, and sustainable and recyclable materials is part of PANGAIA’s approach and vision as a brand. From using an alternative to spandex in their stretch wear collections, to Air Ink created using carbon emissions, PANGAIA’s efforts stress on finding the science in sustainable fashion.

Tentree

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Tentree uses ethical manufacturing, sustainable materials, and aims to create the least possible footprint with its products, like all of the other brands on this list. However, where they go above and beyond is in their mission towards creating a greener planet, planting 10 trees for every item purchased (and about 56 million planted so far).

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