Shopping responsibly has never looked so good, says Brooke Theis
The word ‘sustainable’ has become a catch-all to describe a better way of producing clothes. The materials may have been recycled or produced in Fair Trade and cruelty-free ways and, chances are, the clothes won’t fall apart in the wash. The time is right to move away from fast fashion and start buying pieces you can wear season after season.
People Tree’s clothes are made from environmentally friendly organic cotton and wood pulp-derived Tencel
People Tree Meow T-Shirt, £35, John Lewis
This flared sleeve update on a classic Oxford shirt is made with upcycled plastic waste from the ocean
Bio Oxford popover shirt, £95, GANT
Wrap dress, £29.99, H&M Conscious Collection
M.i.h. 100% cotton Treelove jumpsuit, £245, Iris Boutique
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Dalston organic cotton trousers, £120, P.i.C
Veja works with small producers across Brazil, respecting both the environment and human rights.
Veja low-top trainers, £110, Matches
Toms Lexie sandal, £44.99, Soletrader
Stella McCartney shows how a luxury fashion brand can make beautiful, sustainable and cruelty-free pieces.
Stella McCartney Falabella faux leather reversible tote, £720, Matches
Made by Bombolulu, a Fair Trade social business in Kenya which provides opportunities for people with physical disabilities.
People Tree brass circle earrings, £28, The Keep Boutique
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