8 Conscious Fashion Brands Based in New York for Proud Residents of This Melting Pot
One of the best ways to shop consciously is by supporting local companies! Not only does this cut down on carbon emissions, but it also potentially gives us an opportunity to visit the people and places where the products are made. If you're a resident of New York or plan on visiting soon, check out the following New York based sustainable fashion brands. The materials used may have been sourced mindfully from around the globe, but ultimately these brands either have garments partly or entirely made in New York, have headquarters in the city, or both.
Note: Remember to make the most of everything you already own first, swap or borrow clothes from friends, browse through some of our favorite secondhand or consignment shops or thrift stores near you, then prioritize quality and durability over quantity with everything new you purchase!
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Highlights: Handmade from 100% organic cotton; shirts for every body shape
Notes: White tops in several different styles that are timeless and great for capsule wardrobes
Occasion: Workwear; everyday wear
Investment: $$$
Eileen Fisher
Highlights: Uses natural, recycled, and high-tech fibers; dyed with natural ingredients; transparent supply chain
Notes: Pieces designed to effortlessly work season after season
Occasion: Casual; workwear
Investment: $$$
SiiZU
Highlights: Made from 100% eco-conscious and organic fabrics; gives consumers transparent access to factory information; supports tree planting projects
Notes: Direct-to-consumer model ensures high-quality clothing at an affordable price
Occasion: Everyday wear; business casual
Investment: $$
VETTA
Highlights: Uses either deadstock or eco-conscious fabrics (mostly Tencel)
Notes: Shop by capsule collection: The Relaxed Capsule, The Casual Capsule, or The Minimal Capsule
Occasion: Everyday wear; workwear; versatile
Investment: $$
Study NY
Highlights: Transparent supply chain from field to cutting table; eco-conscious materials and zero waste processes used
Notes: High quality clothing with strong, modern design
Occasion: Casual, everyday wear; workwear
Investment: $$$
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Mara Hoffman
Highlights: Prioritizes natural, recycled, and renewable materials - down to the details
Notes: Each collection is devoted to color, inspired by and in celebration of women
Occasion: Everyday wear; special occasion
Investment: $$$
Voz
Highlights: Made out of natural fibres by artisan women in Chile and NYC
Notes: Luxury pieces that celebrate global indigenous culture
Occasion: Elegant; special occasion
Investment: $$$$
Naadam
Highlights: Works directly with herders to sustainably source high-quality cashmere; uses clean energy in production
Notes: Soft & durable cashmeretops and loungewear for women and men
Occasion: Casual, everyday wear; workwear
Investment: $$
*Be sure to also browse through your local thrift stores and the Top 7 Places to Shop Secondhand Online to score amazing deals, save clothes from going to landfills, and give used garments a second life!
