Made a big order from pact to replace all my PFAS/bpa/cheap material clothing that was supposed to arrive yesterday. FedEx marked it undeliverable (no idea why, they delivered here a few days ago), and because pact picked the cheapest shipping option, they won’t attempt delivery or let me pick it up. They also don’t ship it back.

Pact customer service won’t give me a refund until they get it back and says I need to ship it back. But I don’t have it and can’t pick it up…

I’ll do a dispute through my bank, but I’m definitely never going to try buying through them again.

I do know of Deadwood studios, and I like some of the stuff on their website, but I think they mostly do clothing, and I'm not ready to pay international shipping from Sweden.

I want a leather backpack to replace my broken work bag. I'm not a vegan, but if I can support small businesses that are using upcycled/deadstock leather, that would be ideal over supporting large, wasteful corporations.

Vintage shops could work as well, although I hardly ever find things I like on Threadup. I'm searching Depop, but Depop has always been hit or miss for me. I typically dislike logos/branding on my items, so that will limit my selection on the designer reselling websites.

I love supporting small businesses that hand make their clothing from scratch! I’m especially impressed by these two brands who make their own patterns / prints and everything:

Object apparel

Ersa

Would love to know about more small businesses that do this!

I've been slowly replacing my predominantly former ff wardrobe with second hand options and looking to delve into shopping ethical brands. The challenge I'm finding is that I'm plus size, 14/16/18 street size and find that some brands I come across tend to stop at XL or 12/14.

Any rec's for size inclusive brands? In the past I've heavily favored Anthropologie, the look of Sézane (sadly not very inclusive), Hill House Home, with a sprinkle of J.Crew. I typically favor classics with a twist like cottage core, Victorian, romantic, Bridgerton-style looks, etc. (20's goth here ;-))

Thanks in advance :-)

I'm thinking about creating a luxury bag brand with sustainability in mind. I'm currently in the research phase! Any feedback on the above, as well as pricing, materials and what you maybe think is currently missing in the world of bags would be greatly appreciated.

Hey everyone
I’m currently studying Environmental Studies and am in process of researching the challenges that brands face when incorporating sustainable practices into their business models. I'm particularly interested in understanding the specific issues companies encounter—whether it's related to sourcing sustainable materials, adapting production processes, meeting regulatory requirements, or aligning with evolving consumer expectations.

Additionally, I'm exploring the key moments when brands realize they need expert assistance and in which areas this expertise is most crucial.

If your company is working towards sustainability, I would love to hear about your experiences. What were some of the biggest hurdles you encountered? At what point did you decide to seek out expert consultation, and in which aspects did you find this guidance most valuable? Your insights would be incredibly helpful for my research. Thanks a lot in advance.

So I've recently finished the Brandy Melville documentary, "Brandy Hellville, and the Cult of Fast Fashion." If you haven't watched it, I recommend you do. My main takeaway was not that Brandy Melville is a vile brand and shouldn't still be in business, but rather how do we stop the production of clothing in general. The doc goes into how much the clothing crisis is affecting our earth and how we simply have too many clothes being "donated" that go nowhere and end up in landfills; and sometimes even the ocean. I did a quick Google search with 3-7 different phrases, and I didn't find what I was looking for. So my question was, how could the government(s) hypothetically stop all production of clothes and start actively recycling the textiles that already exist today?

When my current set of cheap jeans wear out, I'd like to invest in a better pair. I just want some nice, quality, full cotton jeans made by people paid a living wage. The really hard part is, I'd like something I can buy in a store rather than online. It's hard for me to find pants that fit right and look good, I guess I got a weird body shape or something. Any brand recommendations?

Hello! The brand is coven & co which is an Australian brand. Small business I think and not on any major sites or with available reviews.

Their pieces are very expensive (like $140 for a tee) and their brand is focused on ethical & slow fashion.

This is their description:

“We have a team on the ground in Shanghai, who, along with our Quality Control team members, often visit the factories to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and general happiness of the workers. Our garments go through a stringent quality control…..

The workers in our factories are compensated with award wages, along with annual leave for their positions held, in accordance with government standards. Majority of the factories we work with are family run businesses that have been in business for many generations. We have amazing relationships and rapport with our production team in China, often having video calls with them multiple times a week. The happiness, safety and wellbeing of the workers who create your Coven garments is of the utmost important to us as a brand.”

To me this means they receive minimum wage (not even living wage?) but there isn’t much else on here to suggest their workers are protected?

I reached out a few days ago via email if they had further info but have had no response.

Thoughts?

Hey all, I’ve been looking to Reddit for alt fashion for a while, but most companies listed are catered to female bodies (not necessarily feminine clothing, but clothes that are cut in a way that do not fit my body). I’m mostly looking for eco-friendly (all natural materials) brands that sell bondage pants (either the classic punk style OR the nu metal style), but my friend’s birthday is coming up and I want to get him a jacket or cool pants or something (I imagine I’ll know it when I see it). Does anyone have any suggestions?

I’m also into Victorian menswear but that seems waaaaay more niche and expensive so idk.

I made a post about this a little bit ago on here but unfortunately deleted it so writing again.

I'm considering making a comprehensive Excel spreadsheet using simple algorithms and whatnot to share with people to help them navigate clothing brands based on their wants and needs. But I want to know if there's a market for that. The "guide" would be the spreadsheet, which would help you filter out what you want in a garment or brand so you don’t have to do all the research yourself. So, for example, lets say I want to find a plus size top, made of natural fibers, is a certified B-corp, and made in the US, the spreadsheet ideally would filter all that info for me and generate what brands to check out based on that criteria.

Does something like this already exist though? I wanna make sure I don't put all the work in if it's already out there.

I’ve been buying second hand goods for a while now. From furniture to clothes, and it’s been really great, tbh!

Lately, I’ve been on a hunt to find second hand items that were produced ethically and sustainably in the first place.

It’s all about creating demand from the bottom up, and I really believe in my individual effort to do that.

How about you guys? Do you think brick-and-mortar stores are better than online marketplaces for secondhand goods or the other way? And I wonder always when shopping online, how do you ensure you’re getting quality items that align with your sustainable values, if you have any?

Personally, online thrifting has always been a big gamble for me. While I’ve found some amazing deals, I’ve also encountered items that weren’t as described.

What game plan do you use to find quality items online? any negative experiences with online secondhand shopping?
If you know of any reliable sources for secondhand items from ethical and sustainable brands, please suggest.

Thanks in advanc

I’m looking for help finding style(s) of garments I like. My clothes fit the criteria of what I want ethically (made of natural fibers, and made locally) but don’t fit my style. It’s also hard for my to find garments that fit the other criteria I need such as sizing and fit, or how comfortable it feels to wear. It’s harder for me to find a style I like how I would growing up, but just walking around the mall and experimenting, because a lot of these garments aren’t ethical (or am I wrong)? That said I prefer this approach because it’s fun and hands on. Ideas? I also don’t have a lot of money so I can’t afford to experiment frivolously without having at least somewhat of a game plan in advance unfortunately. I don’t want to feel like I have to go overboard though.

Edit: Does an app like this exist (Cher in the movie Clueless)?

Hai! I bought clothes from Lewkin and they claim they are ethical, but they have so much clothing it's making me question that. Also the clothes aren't super expensive as ethical clothing is. Does anyone knows if they are ethical, like if they provide living wages? And also if are they environmentally friendly?

I have been driving myself crazy the past few days trying to find a clothing brand that is both good quality and has a cute selection. The products don't need to be all-natural fibers like 100% cotton or anything, but just nicer quality than fast fashion brands. For example, I love the options on brands like Cider because all of their clothes is super cute but when I've bought them in the past, wearing it makes my skin crawl. And when I search for slow-fashion brands, their stuff is typically fairly expensive and the designs bore me to tears. I am willing to pay more for quality, but I need something that has personality. Does anyone have clothing brand recommendations?

I know sometimes brands will have a specific line of clothing that’s made more ethical, and some will be their whole company. I also know it probably means something different for everyone. And it won’t meet the criteria for everything all the time. For me, I need it to be made of natural fibers like organic cotton or linen for example because of my skin issues. What other criteria would you say is important to determine if something is “ethical”?

Hi,

Stumbled upon this photos of Johnny Depp wearing this T shirt. I really like the look of it. Could anyone help me identify what material is it made of? What keywords would I need to search for to find T shirts with similar look or feel? Thanks

https://preview.redd.it/emihliwfbbld1.png?width=565&format=png&auto=webp&s=499a81a9d1d6bea2c033a5ec82dd2d23165f9db6

https://preview.redd.it/4moiw4mhbbld1.jpg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=343f72c47c964112bba94a6710865260b10d2292

I found this online and really wanted it (it cost £90) however there was a big shipping fee to it, if someone knows one similar like this (that isn't from brands such as temu or shein) please let me know. I would like it to be green and with forest themed patterns :)

What everyday household items, clothes or accessories are you struggling to find an ethical / sustainable version of that suits your taste / design choices?