Ethical fashion doesn’t just cover animal cruelty though. You also have fair trade, child labour and environmental aspects to think about.
So how do you know the clothes you are buying are fitting in with ethical standards? While researching for this article, I came across a great ethical consumer survey which you can read here. But my overall conclusion is that you need to buy from a reputable source/brand.
When I reached out on twitter to ask my followers what they thought about buying ethical fashion I had a large number of people in agreement that while they would rather buy ethical, it’s just not affordable! It’s such a shame that there is a huge gap in the marketplace that just isn’t being filled or just not promoted enough.
So I have searched the web for ethical retailers that cover all budgets and here are my findings:
Ethical Box whose moto is “forget the ego, embrace the eco”
Sustainably-chic.com for accessories
Adini – A classic British boutique brand with a high focus on ethics, fair trade and sustainability
Annie Greenabelle –Ethical fashion brand
For a more comprehensive list have a look at the Ethical Fashion blog post – 52 Places To Buy Affordable Ethical Fashion Online)
Also check out Eco-Age, “The world renowned Green Carpet Challenge® (GCC) is a dynamic project, pairing glamour and ethics to raise the profile of sustainability, ethics and social welfare. Working with A-list designers and globally recognized celebrities, the GCC has catapulted sustainable style into the spotlight at the world’s most high profile events. From the Golden Globes to the Cannes Film Festival, GCC has collaborated with all of the iconic design houses in the world, winning widespread critical claim and international media attention.”
I would love to know your thoughts about ethical shopping. Do you agree that it isn’t affordable? Perhaps you feel buying ethical compromises on style? Do have any brands that you can recommend to others? You can connect with me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram
Written by Danielle Alinia from Danielle Did What