Sustainable Fashion Alternatives To Your Favorite Brands
Your favorite brands can be replaced with sustainable alternatives. A major contributor to climate change is the fashion industry, and changing your go-to brands can make a difference. As much as we love Urban, Shein, and Primark, and we enjoy the sheer variety of options they offer, it's time to make a change. Many people have a difficult time finding alternatives to their favorite brands, but here at Clique we want to help! Here is a list of different brands that are better for our planet and your future...
1. Vetta Capsule
From tops to skirts to sets, Vetta Capsule offers a variety of clothing. Their clothes are simple, yet stunning. They may be more expensive, but the materials they use will last a long time. One top from Vetta has the lifespan of ten tops from Shein combined, so it’s worth the investment. The company is very transparent about their sustainability mission by listing what fabrics they use: Tencel, Cotton, and dead-stock fabric. Their products are produced in family-run factories that treat their workers fairly. Vetta even packages their clothes in fully recyclable poly bags.
2. Reformation
If you're looking for an Urban Outfitters or Free People sustainable alternative, Reformation is definitely for you. The clothes they have range from trend setting new pieces to the classics every girl needs in her wardrobe. Their prices are similar to that of free people, which is still more than stores like Shein or Forever 21. However, once again these pieces are a smart choice because they will last you a much longer time. Reformation has a full sustainability framework for their company that they initiated in 2019, which will make them climate positive by 2025. They have taken initiatives to donate to environmental causes, use sustainable fabrics, and lower their overall carbon footprint.
3. SummerSalt
Up next for great sustainable choices is Summersalt. While this store specializes in swimwear and activewear they have a range of apparel for every woman. So while summer still looms and you're looking for that new bikini for your August vacation try going to Summersault instead. The line uses recycled packaging and fabrics, making them a better choice for you and the environment.
4. Whimsy +Row
Whimsy +Row is a cutting edge brand based in California that may just be the next Zara. This brand's unique style of dresses and feminine tops are a necessity for every girl looking to up their fashion game, while being a sustainable queen. These clothes are tailored magnificently and will make you look like the most sophisticated woman in the room. Whimsy + Row is the perfect example of a brand for any girl trying to achieve the “clean girl” aesthetic. They use “natural fibers” and ethical manufacturing. In addition, they are continuously monitoring their environmental impact and trying to reduce it.
5. Levis
Levis are known for their jeans because of their great comfort and sizing. Lets just say that for over a decade Levis has set the standard when it comes to jeans. And now they are trying to do it in a more environmentally friendly way. While Levi may not be as sustainable as some of the brands mentioned above they are making continuous efforts to be more sustainable. They are introducing recycled fabrics into their products, and carry a variety of sizes for their products.
