Article and graphics by Savannah French
With the summer 2021 trends being anything but boring, it can be difficult to find a sustainable brand that provides clothing to fit these movements. However, there are a few brands stepping up to the challenge, bringing you the most beautiful and trendy summer pieces without harming the earth.
Here is a list of five sustainable brands to fit all your summer wardrobe needs:
With Jéan is a small woman-owned business that started in 2017. All of With Jéan’s items are ethically produced by family-owned businesses in China under comfortable working conditions. The packaging is made of biodegradable plastics, and the brand is constantly working to become more sustainable. Their clothing consists of beautiful prints and unique silhouettes that are consistent with the color trends of 2021. With Jéan’s designers create apparel, swimwear and accessories that perfectly fit all your summer needs.
Reformation is a more well-known sustainable brand, but they really do offer some of the most beautiful pieces that you will not find anywhere else. They create clothing from deadstock materials and recycle their leftover textiles. It is a 100% carbon neutral company. They have a very wide variety of apparel options, making it almost impossible not to find something you love. You simply can’t go wrong when purchasing from Reformation, and you will also have peace of mind knowing you are not harming the earth.
Girlfriend Collective is the perfect eco-friendly brand for anyone trying to step up their fitness game. This brand creates fun active or loungewear designed with every body type in mind. Girlfriend Collective uses 100% recyclable materials by creating their fabrics from plastic water bottles and fishing nets. They also use eco-friendly dyes and are SA8000 (social accountability standard) certified. When shopping with this brand, you can find fun colors for all of your activewear needs with an amazing size range of XXS-6XL.
Lara Intimates is a great choice for all my ladies who are looking for fun and practical underwear. This brand offers one of the largest bra sizes ranges from 26A to 36GG while also remaining environmentally friendly. Their intimates are made from deadstock fabrics with the trimmings and accessories being made by eco-friendly suppliers. In this women-run business, you can find colorful fabrics with sizes for many body types. The sheer fabric makes them the perfect addition to your intimate closet for the hot summer ahead.
Last but definitely not least is a brand known for creating some of the top spring/summer 2020 and 2021 trends. House of Sunny is a UK-based brand that has recently risen to fame as its sustainable practices and unique garments have caught the eye of many consumers. House of Sunny is a slow fashion brand that uses 100% biodegradable packaging and only puts out two collections a year. Their products are sure to make you stand out in a crowd as they are bold in their prints and one-of-a-kind in silhouette. House of Sunny is the perfect brand to buy your summer items from if you are lucky enough to catch the pre-order.
