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Without a doubt, sustainable fashion brands have a reputation for being expensive. Many of us would love to stop trawling through fast fashion sales and shop more ethically, but we can’t face spending ££££ on a single piece. Understandably! But shopping sustainably no longer has to break the bank. We’ve found 5 incredible brands where you can buy beautifully made, sustainable clothes for a fair and affordable price.
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£ = Up to 40
££ = £40 – £70
£££ = £70 – £100
££££ = £100+
A price scale for the purpose of this reviewing the following brands.
1. Seasalt Cornwall
Price Range | £ – ££
Sustainable practices | Soil Association Organic Cotton Certification, GOTS Certified, Ethical Trading Initiative & Leather Working Group Accredited
Discounts | Free UK Delivery Over £20 & 6 Months Extended Returns
Seasalt’s humble beginnings take us back to 1981, where their first shop sold traditional workwear to fishermen and farmers in Cornwall. Since then, the brand has brought in designers, fine artists and illustrators to create timeless pieces inspired by the coastal community. Seasalt have a dedicated sustainability team who guide the brand towards balancing profit with purpose. They are one of Cornwall’s largest employers and produce yearly reports on Sustainability, Ethical Trading, Purchasing and Gender Pay Gap efforts!
2. People Tree
Price Range | ££ – £££
Sustainable practices | GOTS Certified, Fair Trade Certified, Vegan & Soil Association Organic
Discounts | Up to 70% Off Summer Sales, 15% Off Exclusive Orders at PeopleTree
A pioneer in Fair Trade Fashion brands, People Tree aims to set an example to businesses of a sustainable business model. Their model is based on partnerships, people-centered values and sustainability. The brand is certified with standards that assure textile products are produced in factories adhering to strict environmental and social standards. In addition, the brand promotes their own Foundation with a mission to alleviate poverty by empowering communities.
3. Mayamiko
Price Range | ££ – ££££
Sustainable practices | GOTS Certified, Fair Trade Certified, Vegan & Soil Association Organic
Discounts | Up to 70% Off Summer Sales, 15% Off Exclusive Orders at PeopleTree
With a more extended price-point range, we couldn’t NOT show you Mayamiko. This Fashion brand makes garments on demand so over-production is a thing of the past. Collections are season-free and made with exclusive and limited fabric supplies. This ensures your garments are always unique. Because of this method of production, Mayamiko’s iconic fabrics are artisanal and hand made, using timeless African prints.
4. Sancho’s
Price Range | ££ – £££
Sustainable practices | GOTS Certified, Fair Trade Certified, PETA – Vegan Approved
Discounts | 15% off when you sign up to Sancho’s Newsletter here.
Sancho’s is the product and inspiration of two travellers witnessing the effects of the fast fashion industry first hand, in countries such as Ethiopia. Sancho’s believes in slow fashion and sustainable development because it secures income for local communities, workers and small brands. The company provides a platform hosting a multitude of ethical and sustainable brands curated with the environment, makers and YOU in mind. In keeping within guidelines for sustainable and ethical practices, Sancho’s has a very transparent glossary showcasing at least 9 Certifications featured across their products. They have listed brands to put your mind at ease and show that they operate and adhere to the strictest business practices in the world.
5. Komodo
Price Range | ££ – £££
Sustainable practices | GOTS Certified, 1% Planet Tax, Fair Trade
Discounts | 10% off all orders when you apply this code.
Creating eco friendly fashion since 1988, Komodo has dedicated itself to the belief that protecting and nurturing our planet and a love for fashion do not have to be mutually exclusive. Looking good whilst fighting for the world we want tomorrow has never been so easy thanks to their collections. The brand uses a range of sustainable fabrics, ensuring their collections are timeless, sustainable and affordable. The brand adheres to Fair Trade regulations and has factories in Nepal, China, Indonesia and Turkey. These are regularly visited by their designers.