Faced with the environmental and social impact of the textile industry, responsible fashion is an essential solution. Today, it's more than a trend, it's a way of life! For some of you, it can be difficult to find brands that match both your style and your values.
Looking for brands that combine ethics, sustainability and style ? Discover 10 responsible and ethical fashion brands that are transforming the way they produce.
Before we introduce you to the hottest responsible and ethical fashion brands, we'd like to help you understand what eco-responsible fashion is.
A responsible and ethical fashion brand is committed to reducing its environmental impact while respecting human rights throughout its production chain. These brands adopt sustainable practices, such as the use of environmentally-friendly materials (organic cotton, recycled fibers) and manufacturing processes that limit waste and water or energy consumption. On the social front, they ensure fair and secure working conditions for their employees, often in partnership with local or certified workshops.
In short, a responsible and ethical fashion brand is one that meets one or more of these criteria:
Le Pull Français is a 100% Made In France sweater brand offering timeless, high-quality pieces, ideal for facing winter in style!
Le Pull Français embodies responsible, ethical fashion by favoring French production, from spinning to garment making, highlighting local know-how and reducing the carbon footprint linked to transport. The brand selects noble, natural materials, such as merino wool and cashmere, to create high-quality, long-lasting sweaters.
Black Merino-Cashmere V-Neck Sweater - €159
Taupe organic cotton V-neck sweater - €85
Women's boat-neck sweater Ecru Coton Bio - €95
Thinking Mu is a Spanish brand of eco-responsible fashion, offering colorful pieces with an original and trendy style.
The brand uses organic, natural or recycled materials, such as GOTS-certified organic cotton, hemp and Tencel, to create garments that respect the environment. Thinking Mu is also committed to reducing its environmental impact by working with certified factories that guarantee fair working conditions.
Thinking Mu brand collections are produced in Barcelona, Portugal, India and China.
Frans green swamp jacket - €149.90
Carmen blue sweater in braided wool - 139.90
Marina black pleated blouse - €129.90
La Vie Moderne is a responsible fashion brand offering high-quality garments designed in Paris and manufactured in Europe, notably Portugal. It uses only GOTS-certified organic cotton, guaranteeing materials that respect the environment and our health.
By committing to societal causes, the brand donates €5 to associations for each product sold, reinforcing its positive impact beyond fashion.
Not Afraid black sweatshirt - €95
Samsøe Samsøe, founded in Copenhagen, is an ethical fashion brand that embodies the Scandinavian minimalist aesthetic by offering timeless, high-quality clothing.
The brand is committed to eco-responsible fashion, favoring sustainable materials such as GOTS-certified organic cotton, and producing its collections in traced and certified factories that respect workers' rights.
Its plants are located mainly in Europe (in Italy, Portugal, Turkey, Latvia and Northern Macedonia), with some in India.
From Future offers a selection of high-quality cashmere garments at affordable prices. The brand adopts an eco-responsible approach, carefully selecting raw materials from sustainable sources.
By reducing margins and favoring short production cycles, From Future succeeds in offering modern, colorful pieces, while minimizing its environmental impact.
Its models are produced in Portugal and China.
Tricolored High Neck Sweater - 225€ (French)
Ribbed Cardigan Sweater - €225
Lightweight high-neck sweater - €175
Miyette is a daring, colorful Parisian brand with a slow-fashion approach. By focusing on limited-quantity collections, producing between 30 and 50 pieces per model, the brand avoids overproduction and encourages more responsible consumption. It also favors European production, with workshops in Bulgaria and material suppliers in Italy and Portugal.
Bobbies offers shoes and leather accessories produced in a responsible and ethical way in Portugal. The brand favors a short production circuit to limit its carbon footprint. The materials used, such as leather, come from LWG-certified tanneries, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and fair working conditions.
Bobbies supports reforestation initiatives in partnership with the "A Tree for You" association, doubling the donations made by its customers when they place their orders.
Maison Cléo is a French brand that stands out for its commitment to ethical and responsible fashion. Each piece is handmade in France, mainly in Lille, using high-quality fabrics sourced from couture house surpluses or end-of-stock, thus reducing textile waste.
By adopting an on-demand production model, Maison Cléo avoids overproduction and ensures that each creation is made with care, reflecting total transparency on pricing and manufacturing processes.
Superbe is a French brand of ethical and responsible fashion, offering a selection of bodysuits and lingerie. The brand favors the use of eco-friendly materials, and is committed to producing in Europe, guaranteeing fair working conditions and a reduced carbon footprint. Its "couture" collection is produced in Paris, while its permanent collection is produced in Tunisia, enabling the brand to offer quality, affordable pieces.
Surprise is a brand that combines style and ethics thanks to a sustainable and responsible production process. To achieve this, the brand produces in Europe, notably in Italy, Turkey, Portugal and Poland.
It also favors the use of natural materials with reduced environmental impact, such as "Responsible Mohair Standard and Mulesing Free" certified mohair. Surprise is committed to producing just the right quantity to limit waste and promote responsible consumption.
Mary Mohair Sweater - 155€ (€155)
Mohair Jane Sweater - 155€ (€155)
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Adopting responsible and ethical fashion brands is a thoughtful choice that reconciles style, sustainability and respect for human and environmental values.
By choosing responsibly manufactured clothes, such as those offered by brands like Le Pull Français, Thinking Mu, La Vie Moderne, and many others, you are actively helping to reduce the ecological impact of the textile industry!
Cloz helps you discover new responsible brands every day and optimize your wardrobe for more ethical fashion consumption. To find out more, read our tips and discover the latest trends on our Cloz blog.
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