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From traditional tailoring to bold, gender-neutral designs, London’s Fashion Week Men’s celebrated colour and individuality earlier this month.
Designers like Bethany Williams, Zilver and Oculāris ensured sustainability was also woven into the schedule, inspiring us to go in search of some of the best ethical men’s fashion, available now or coming out very soon.
Our guide to the best sustainable and ethical fashion brands so you can look good with a clear. Agata Pospieszynska for Harper's Bazaar UK. This London-based label has been a pioneer for sustainable fashion since its founding in 1991, but the clothes aren’t the least bit crunchy-looking — think Gap but cuter,.
The brands that we’ve included in our list are thoroughly ethical, and don't just have a sustainable side line of clothing.
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Each brand has completed a comprehensive questionnaire about its ethical standards, from workers in the supply chain to sustainability of materials.
Here are some of our favourites that prove on-trend, stylish design doesn’t need to come at the cost of the planet – or even your wallet.
Christopher Raeburn grey mesh bomber jacket: £350, Raeburn
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Raeburn, a designer that brilliantly fuses high fashion with genuine sustainability. Stating “we need to evolve or die”, Raeburn unapologetically challenges and disrupts the industry.
Clothing lines include Ræmade, made from surplus or remnant materials, Ræcycled, made from recycled PET, and Ræduced, a jersey selection produced from 100 per cent organic cotton.
This lightweight bomber features mesh sleeves, two front pockets and a ribbed collar, cuffs and waistband. The branded lanyard is optional.
Hiut selvedge denim hack slim fit jeans: £240, Hiut
These jeans are designed to be slim, but not too slim and low on the waist but not too low. They’re also designed to last, with Hiut offering free repairs for the life of your jeans.
Only 100 pairs are made every week in this factory in the Welsh town od Cardigan, which was opened by The Hiut Denim Company to bring manufacturing back to a town full of skillful jean makers, so this is slow fashion at its finest. Hiut is conscious about what styles it makes and how many it produces and the brand owns and runs its own factory, and control what it makes. Here, quality is paramount - and the factory solely makes jeans, and only for its own brand.
Rapunai zip hoody and plain T-shirt bundle: £50, Rapunai
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Rapunai is an all-round very cool brand – adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes wore one of its hoodies en route to the Antarctic and it’s also received the seal approval from Sir David Attenborough.
It sells essentials – T-shirts, jumpers, pants and socks – and even offers them in bundles to make shopping super simple. At the forefront of innovation, the designs are also easily customisable online.
Rapunai is especially great because of the way it operates. It’s a social enterprise on the Isle of Wight that actively helps to combat youth unemployment. The factory on the island is solely powered by renewables and another of their factories in southern India is powered by wind and solar energy. The closed-loop water system for dyeing clothes filters water so well it’s good enough to drink.
Monkee Genes organic sateen slate chinos: £65, Monkee Genes
Organic cotton is the main fibre used to make these chinos. Mid-rise with a tapered fit, they will no doubt become a staple in your wardrobe.
It says a lot about the fashion industry that each pair of chinos has a label that says “no slave labour, no child labour, no blood, no sweat, no tears” and an assertion that “everyone involved in this garment has been paid a living wage”. But it says much more about Monkee Genes.
ECOALF red “arden” windbreaker: £196.90, ECOALF
This light, water resistant parka is bright and bold and perfect for the temperamental British
summer. Made from recycled nylon, it’s light and easy to pack so you can take it wherever you go. “Because there’s no Planet B” is ECOALF’s strapline. Made from recycled plastics and tyres to algae, it uses innovative technology to transform all sorts of materials into top-quality garms.
The brand protects its people as seriously as the planet and visit the producers twice a year and all workers are paid a living wage.
The Level Collective Winnats roll-top navy rucksack: £245, The Level Collective
This backpack is the ideal choice to take you from work in the city to the winding roads of its namesake – Winnats Pass in the Peak District.
Made from weatherproof hybrid waxed organic cotton from Scotland with hand-cut and embossed British leather detailing, it has an 18 litre capacity and clever compartmentalisation for your laptop and water bottle.
With the HQ – and much of the production – in Sheffield, The Level Collective offers backpacks and accessories made by independent crafts persons in the UK. Any products that are made internationally are all from factories that have achieved Fairwear certification.
It’s about to launch “Collective Giving”, where five per cent of the profits are given to projects that enable vulnerable people to spend more time outdoors with the aim of improving their physical and mental well-being.
Stand4 Socks rainbow socks: £11.99, MAMOQ
These funky, limited-edition, LBGT socks are just one pair from a whole range of socks that won’t fail to brighten your day.
Made in factories with high ethical standards in Turkey, Stand4 Socks do exactly what their name suggests – they stand for something.
Each pair of socks is linked to a different cause associated with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This collection operates on a buy-one-give-one policy, for each pair sold they give a specially made pair of thick, antibacterial socks to a homeless person. Why socks? Because they are one of the most requested items at homeless shelters.
Komodo stetson denim shirt: £85, Komodo
Inspired by historical men’s uniforms and workwear and the idea of layering textures and colours, Komodo’s new collection offers a fresh and modern aesthetic.
This denim shirt made from Tencel (derived from eucalyptus wood, a more eco-friendly alternative to viscose) is stylish and versatile.
While increasing numbers off brands are adding sustainable lines to its repertoire, Komodo has stayed quietly consistent since 1988. It uses innovative fibres and fabrics and works very closely with family-run factories to create pieces that transcend seasonal fashion.
Available from mid July
Brothers We Stand white organic T-shirt: £12.50, Brothers We Stand
A round-neck, soft, well-fitting T-shirt is surely a staple for any wardrobe. Handily, this one comes in black, grey and navy as well as white.
At £12.50 a top, Brothers We Stand is practically single-handedly dispelling the myth that high-quality ethical fashion has to be expensive. Its organic T-shirts are made in factories in Bangladesh that are independently audited by the Fair Wear Foundation and the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). Plus, the agent has a team that visits the factories daily during production to monitor working conditions and ensure that nothing is subcontracted out to un-regulated factories.
Brilliantly, The Brothers We Stand online shop also curates ethical men’s clothing, with a focus on style. Each item has a footprint tab detailing its social and environmental impact that provides a transparent window into the supply chain.
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The White T-Shirt Company fitted marl grey v-neck T-shirt: £35, The White T-Shirt Company
If you’re looking for a t-shirt with a tighter or slimmer fit, then look no further than the White T-Shirt Company that offers fine cotton mix tops that are soft to touch.
All the materials are GOTS certified – key criteria for certification is safe working conditions, with regulated working hours and wage protection, plus no child labour. Plus, all the packaging is biodegradable, and it steers clear of plastics.
Riz buckler waves shorts: £110, Riz
It has taken 10 years of development, but UK swimwear brand Riz has finally created swim shorts where every single component – including the fabric, threads, zips and pieces of mesh - are made from plastic waste.
The latest “Blue Capsule” collection from these swim short tailors features three ocean-themed prints and is aimed at pushing the boundaries of stylish, sustainable fashion and circular design.
The shorts are not only made from 100 per cent recycled materials, they are also fully recyclable. As with all the products, at the end of their life they can returned to be “Rizcycled”. Very clever.
Arthur & Henry organic Oxford shirt: £65, Arthur & Henry
Arthur & Henry maintain that every man needs a good shirt. So what makes a good shirt? It’s one that’s soft and breathable, slim fitting (but not too slim), that’s well-made to last.
It’s also one that is produced in a way that is good for workers and good for the environment. Arthur & Henry produce in India because part of their mission is overcoming poverty through trade. It offers full transparency from the cotton farms to the garment making. The say workers in the factories are paid “well above” the state set minimum wages for the different roles. The shirts are GOTS, Fairtrade and Fair Wear verified.
Does that sound good enough to you?
WYNAD chambray red organic cotton long-sleeve shirt: £60, MAMOQ
Made from 100 per cent organic light twill cotton, this casual shirt features a discrete midriff pocket and tortoiseshell buttons.
Designed in London, the shirts are hand-stitched at Jacobs Well production house in Bangalore, a place that is passionate about providing employment opportunities for those who don’t have many and that continues to support their professional development.
Every factory in WYNAD’s supply chain supports its workers. Plus, it gives ten per cent of sales to support women empowerment projects in rural India.
The verdict: Men’s ethical clothing brands
For its uncompromising commitment to fashion and function, style and sustainability, Christopher Raeburn's mesh bomber jacket is our top pick. For wardrobe staples, Rapanui's bundles have to be a winner because its brilliant across the board and has opened up its supply chain to collaborate with other brands. Plus, we love the fact you can bulk buy collections.
A couple of brands from this list were discovered on MAMOQ, an online shop that curates the best from brilliant ethical fashion designers, so its definitely worth bookmarking for when you’re next shopping or looking for inspiration.
Lizzie is the founder of ethical lifestyle website BICBIM (bicbim.co.uk)
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1.Alternative Apparel
Eco Cred: This simple, comfortable brand uses non-toxic, low-impact dyes on all eco-fabrics and over 80% of garments are made with sustainable materials and processes.
Price: $
Get the green hoodie here and the off-the-shoulder fleece here.
2.Style Saint
Eco Cred: Style Saint prides itself on using 99% less water than and paying 2000% higher wages than the industry standard. In fact, each item on their shop lists the amount of ethical labor, yards of fabric, and the total amount of water saved for every single item.
Price: $$
Get the skirt here and here.
3.United By Blue
Eco Cred: United By Blue's mission is to clean up water pollution, and for each product sold they'll remove one pound of trash from the oceans, beaches, rivers, streams, creeks, or lake.
Price: $$
Get the dress here and the zip-up jacket here.
4.Amour Vert
Eco Cred: If you speak French, you already know that the brand's name means 'Green Love.' Their cotton is certified organic, their linen comes chemical-free, their polyester is recycled, and they work with Tencel and Modal from eucalyptus and beech trees, respectively.
Price: $$$
Get the eyelet sweater here and the skirt here.
5.G Star Raw
Eco Cred: G Star Raw is committed to creating products with minimal environmental impact through their use of ethically sustainable materials. When Pharrell Williams signed on in 2015 to work with the brand, they launched Raw for the Oceans, a line of jeans made from the ocean plastic.
Price: $$
Get the jeans here and the bomber jacket here.
6.EcoVibe
Eco Cred: This Portland shop is powered by 100% renewable energy and makes their clothes out of bamboo, modal, tencel, cork, and recycled polyester. Plus, they have a section for curvy women.
Price: $$
Get the dress here and the leggings here.
7.Aeon Row
Eco Cred: Everything made by Aeon Row is made from recycled yarn, which requires no land, water, chemicals, or cotton dyes to produce. They'll also give you 15% off for sending in your unwanted clothes for upcycling!
Price: $
Get the cami here and the white tee here.
8.Mata Traders
Eco Cred: All fabrics are sustainably sourced from a handful of artisans in Nepal and India who are being paid fair wages. The majority of makers are women, thus supporting women artisans and their craft.
Price: $$
Get the dress here and the shirtdress here.
9.Fair Indigo
Eco Cred: Fair Indigo is fair trade (hence the name) and makes their clothes with organic cotton and alpaca. Bonus: When browsing for items online, their website tells you exactly who made the item you're about to purchase.
Price: $
Get the sweaters here and the jumper here.
10.People Tree
Eco Cred: People Tree has been in the sustainable fashion business for over 25 years and pioneered the first integrated supply chain for organic cotton from farm to final product. They are fair trade, promote natural and organic cotton farming, and avoid using chemicals in their products.
Price: $$$
Get the jumpsuit here and the palm tee here.
11.LA Relaxed
Eco Cred: Not only is LA Relaxed full of comfy offerings, they use sustainable, organic and recycled fibers in all of their garments. Employees are paid fairly for their work, and Tencel, modal, and organic cotton are the most-often used fabrics.
Price: $$
Get the dress here and the shirt here.
12.Reformation
Eco Cred: Reformation is ultra-aware of the impact fashion has on our planet, along with global warming. They even have their own way of tracking their environmental footprint called the RefScale that adds the pounds of carbon dioxide emitted and gallons of water used with the pounds of waste we generate.
Price: $$
Get the skirt here and the dress here.
13.Pact
Eco Cred: Pact uses only non-toxic dyes and organic cotton from their family-run farms that run on renewable energy. They are GMO and sweatshop free.
Price: $
Get the sweatpants here and the dress here.
14.Liz Alig
Eco Cred: Liz Alig has gone all-in on fair trade standards since the company's inception and is a member of the Fair Trade Federation. They also upcycle and use many handwoven fabrics.
Price: $$
Get the leggings here and the dress here.
15.Stormie Dreams
Eco Cred: Stormie Dreams strives 'to always do more in our part in reducing our carbon footprint and inspiring sustainable responsibility' by using 'rescued' fabrics found in Los Angeles and bringing them to life.
Price: $$
Get the dress here and the duster here.
16.Threads For Thought
Eco Cred: This brand uses organic cotton, recycled polyester, and lenzing modal, a fiber made from beech tree pulp that doesn't actually hurt the trees.
Price: $$
Get the dress here and the tee here.
17.Kordal
Eco Cred: NYC-based Kordal's mission is to 'create garments in an ethical manner by paying our workers a fair wage, designing garments that are not trend focused, and using natural fibers when possible.' One of those natural fibers happens to be alpaca hair, as it's perfect for knitting.
Price: $$$$
Get the dress here and the jumpsuit here.
18.Loomstate
Eco Cred: Loomstate believes their farmers, thread makers, fabric knitters, printers, cutters & sewers are their community, and treat them as such through their supply chain. They also only use organic cotton.
Price: $
Get the blue sweatshirt here and the tan sweatshirt here.
19.Study NY
Eco Cred: Study NY's commitment to sustainability includes a zero waste policy, slow fashion, and weekly visits to their manufacturers of hemp, organic cotton, and other recycled fabrics.
Price: $$$$
Get the sweatshirt here and the tanksuit here.
20.I Am Not A Virgin
Eco Cred: This brand recycles plastic bottles with Polyester and then blends them with cotton to create 'a lusciously soft fabric' that's both eco-friendly and comfortable.
Price: $$
Get the dress here and the tee here.
21.Encircled
Eco Cred: This Toronto-based company makes 100% of its offerings in Canada. They use sustainably-sourced blends of Bamboo, Modal, MicroModal and Tencel, and many of their clothes are multi-purposed, like the green cardigan above that can be worn 8 different ways.
Price: $$
Get the cardigan here and the leg warmers here.
22.Winter Water Factory
Eco Cred: This Brooklyn-based company makes all of their clothes with 100% organic cotton and works with products made in the USA. They also have a large line clothes for of babies and children.
Price: $
Get the t-shirt here and the dino tee here.
23.Synergy Clothing
Eco Cred: The uses organic materials, pays fair wages, and was inspired by the founder's travels through the Himalayas.
Price: $$
Get the jacket here and the jumpsuit here.
24.H&M's Conscious Line
Despite being a giant brand, H&M's conscious line is a more budget-friendly way to buy sustainably made clothes. For example, the tee above is made from Lyocell, a rayon made from wood pulp! Read more about the company's eco-friendly efforts here.
Get the bodysuit here and the shirt here.
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