Top 11 ethical fashion brands with a capsule wardrobe you need to know

MILA.VERT

Products: women clothing

Price Range: $$$

Shipping & returns: Worldwide

Good on You sustainability rating: Great

From: Slovenia

Links: visit the website to shop, Instagram to follow

Mila.Vert, a sustainable fashion brand from Slovenia, prides itself on creating timeless and high-quality clothing pieces that last, while also minimizing its impact on the planet. The brand uses natural and organic fibers such as GOTS certified organic cotton, linen, Tencel™, and recycled polyester. These materials are free from toxic chemicals and are produced in a way that minimizes the environmental impact.

Mila.Vert’s capsule collections feature a small range of pieces that are designed to be worn for many seasons, offering versatility and longevity. By producing fewer pieces, the brand is able to reduce waste and ensure that each piece is crafted with care and precision. The capsule collections also allow the brand to focus on creating timeless pieces that can be worn for years to come, rather than fast fashion trends that quickly go out of style.

Mila.Vert works with European suppliers that are committed to ethical practices and pay fair wages to their workers. The production process is designed to minimize waste and reduce energy consumption, with leftover fabric scraps being repurposed or recycled.

AFENDS

Products: women and men clothing, accessories

Price Range: $$

Shipping & returns: Worldwide

Good on You sustainability rating: Good

From: Australia

Links: visit the Website to shop, Instagram to follow

AFENDS is a fashion brand from Australia passionate about designing quality, eco-friendly, and timeless apparel that lasts a lifetime. Born in 2006 in the coastal town of Byron Bay, the brand was founded by Declan Wise and Jonathan Salfield off the back of a screen printing business they had at that time. A real breakthrough happened ten years into the brand’s existence. After thorough explorations and experimentations with the miracle plant – hemp – AFENDS created its first range of Hemp Clothing, and has been expanding the Hemp Revolution ever since.

Why hemp? As a renewable resource, hemp takes only 90 days to cultivate, requires much less water than cotton, and produces significantly more fiber per acre. Also, hemp consumes four times as much CO2 as trees do, effectively fighting global warming. AFENDS has not stopped there by making hemp clothing fun, which you’ll notice in the bold prints and colors.

KOTN

Products: women & men clothing, unisex, accessories

Price Range: $$

Shipping & returns: Worldwide

Good on You sustainability rating: Good

From: Canada

Links: visit the website to shop, Instagram to follow

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Kotn started with a goal to create the perfect t-shirt. A shirt that didn’t compromise on quality, price, or the integrity of the people who made it. Today, Kotn is a certified B Corporation voted Best for the World™, with the fourth-highest B Impact Score of apparel brands in North America. Impressive, right?

Kotn is the perfect choice for anyone looking to create a sustainable capsule wardrobe. Their minimalist designs are made with high-quality, eco-friendly materials that are designed to last. What’s more, Kotn is dedicated to giving back to the communities that inspire their collections – including building schools in Africa through their partnership with the Kids of the Nile Foundation.

This commitment to sustainability has earned them a “Good” rating on Good on You, a platform that rates fashion brands based on their ethical and sustainable practices. With Kotn, you can feel good about looking good, knowing that you’re making a positive impact on the world around you.

EILEEN FISHER

Products: women clothing, shoes, and accessories

Price Range: $$-$$$

Shipping & returns: Worldwide

Good on You sustainability rating: Good

From: United States

Links: visit the website to shop, Instagram to follow

When you hear Eileen Fisher, you think perfect, simple pieces, purity of shapes, timeless design. In addition, it is great quality textiles that never go out of style, responsibility for the planet and people, and a commitment to human rights.

Eileen Fisher invented the System. For those who value their time and want to do more with less, it is an efficient way of getting dressed every day for any occasion.

The System was launched with 8 simple fundamental items. Every item works perfectly with almost everything you already have in your closet. Watch how you can use The System by Eileen Fisher to make your life easier. With the focus on the clean shapes and organic fabrics, you can build a more conscious closet that never goes out of style.

If you find Eileen Fisher a bit outside of your budget, there are ways to find great deals. You can always check RealReal, get an item on sale or take a closer look at the Waste No More initiative. The company has been taking our clothes back – over 1.4 million pieces since 2009! This is just one of the ways Eileen Fisher has been patching up the holes in a flawed apparel industry and setting new standards for sustainability. Every time you choose to bring your clothes back or shop Renew, you’re helping shift the conventional cycle of consumerism towards a better future.

PANGAIA

Products: women, men, kids

Price Range: $$

Shipping & returns: Worldwide

Good on You sustainability rating: Good

Links: visit the Website to shop, Instagram to follow

Launched in 2018, PANGAIA is a sustainable clothing brand that loves experimenting with advanced materials and technologies and is committed to a zero-waste circular system. Based between London, New York and Moscow, with production facilities in Italy and Portugal, PANGAIA scientists and designers create garments from biological, lab-grown, recycled, and natural materials. The brand has been also leading in fair labor practices and has a Code of Conduct that covers all of the ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.

You are destined to love capsule collections from PANGAIA if you are into fun bright colors and appreciate casual, sport or sport casual looks.

ADAY

Products: women clothing, uniforms, and gifting

Price Range: $$

Shipping & returns: Worldwide

Good on You sustainability rating: Good

From: United States

Links: visit the Website to shop, Instagram to follow

If you are looking for universally flattering designs, good colors and fit and if you choose a no-hassle way to pack for your travels, be sure to check out the minimalist clothing brand, ADAY. It’s a fast growing company on a mission to change the way people shop. “We believe owning truly versatile clothing means you can buy fewer things, because each piece enables you to do much more” – claims the brand.

Each garment item is sustainable, designed thoughtfully and appropriate for every season. ADAY avoids fashion trends and creates a wardrobe that does “more with less”. “We feel passionate about creating pieces we’ll keep and wear season after season” is the motto of ADAY.

Many of the pieces are made from recycled materials and technical fabrics that have thermo-regulations and wrinkle release. ADAY sells individual items that mix and match very well together, uniform sets as well as entire capsule wardrobes, perfect for people who value their time and care for the planet.

ADAY is always evaluating demands for clothing items in order not to overproduce. If an item is sold out, you can join a waitlist, and you will be notified when the item is back in stock.

MATE

Products: women clothing

Price Range: $$

Shipping & returns: Worldwide

Good on You sustainability rating: Great

From: United States

Links: visit the Website to shop, Instagram to follow

MATE is a Clean Essentials brand made sustainably in Los Angeles with non-toxic, natural and organic materials. “Staying in is the new going out…” we read on MATE instagram page. That is why their classic, timeless, cozy clothes are essential in our capsule wardrobes, especially while we’re staying at home.

The collections are small, seasonless, and embody simplicity which ultimately enables shoppers to build a foundation of what MATE calls “elevated essentials” within their wardrobes.

MATE only uses natural and nontoxic materials when crafting its apparel, like low impact dyes, 100 percent linen and organic cotton, and Tencel. They care about the health of the environment and their customers. “Our goal is to offer Women everywhere a Clean product that is just as beautiful as it is sustainable. We are proud to be a female founded company predominantly operated by women”, says Kayti O’connell Carr, MATE brand founder

EATING THE GOOBER

Products: handmade clothing and sandals for women, recycled bags for men

Price Range: $$

Shipping & returns: Worldwide

From: Athens

Links: visit Etsy store shop, Instagram to followng

Eating the Goober is a unique Athens based sustainable fashion brand. They respect humans, animals, the environment, and are big on upcycling, too. The designs express minimalism, geometry and have a trace of Japanese influence combined with the androgynous style. Each item is unique, timeless, and can match any item in your current wardrobe. It will empower you to feel more creative, self-confident and spectacular.

Eating the Goober sells unusual, distinctive and very creative clothes, upcycled bags and eco-friendly sandals. Check out their PinBoard – a collection of 20 items-transformers. The quality of the jacket and the skirt that we tested here at Sparkpick was beyond amazing.

Why Goober? “Super goober” was a magic peanut that would miraculously transform Goofy, the cartoon character, into “Super Goof”. Metaphorically, “Eating the Goober” represents the effort to reveal our very own superhero alter ego. By choosing Eating the Goober brand we can release our phenomenal superpowers as we all have that sensational “super goober” inside. It’s just a matter of realizing it and eating it.

KOMODO

Products: men and women apparel, accessories, and shoes

Price Range: $$

Shipping & returns: Worldwide

Good on You sustainability rating: Good

From: UK

Links: website to shop, Instagram to follow

Komodo is a fair trade fashion brand from the UK that has been committed to eco fashion since 1988. Its sustainability rating on Good on You is “Good” for a reason. The brand uses premium quality organic and eco fibers like organic GOTS certified cotton, linen, Tencel, bamboo, hemp, rayon, and wool. In addition, Komodo recycles PET – the material used to make plastic bottles – to make polyester fiber used in their collections.

The brand works closely with its factories to ensure the garments are produced in a safe working environment where all workers are guaranteed a fair wage. Their fruitful relationships with the partners in Kathmandu and Java help support local communities.

We love Komodo for the casual timeless garments with classic cuts and soft touch – a perfect capsule for those who appreciate comfort, simplicity, and love to express individuality.

FILIPPA K

Products: men and women apparel, accessories, and shoes

Price Range: $$$

Shipping & returns: Worldwide

Good on You sustainability rating: It’s a start

From: Sweden

Links: website to shop, Instagram to follow

Filippa K is a Scandinavian sustainable fashion brand that offers minimalist pieces for women and men mindfully crafted with quality, style, and simplicity. The brand was started in 1993 by Filippa Knutsson, literally at her kitchen table. Filippa saw a need for simple garments that will allow for style while providing comfort, and she was right on spot. Since then the brand has grown into a leading Scandinavian fashion brand with collections spanning across Woman, Soft Sport, and Man, 24 brand stores, over 400 premium retailers and department stores, and a loyal community of customers.

For those of you who love investing into high-quality premium garments and love simple cuts, neutral colors and Business casual style, Filippa K is a great place to start creating your Base wardrobe capsule.