/r/ethicalfashion
In a world of fast fashion, ethics are regularly compromised. Whether this is in the treatment of those who create garments, the effect their creation has on the planet, or in the very materials used to create it, we all too often see a disregard for ethics in the name of looking good.
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/r/ethicalfashion
In addition to all the humanitarian and environmental evils of fast fashion, I've always wondered how ethical it is to buy "dupes" or affordable copies of designer fashion?
As a creative person, I think it's so important to credit people for original work and creations. It makes me feel much better when I buy an item from a brand and it's their original design or concept. However, I think most original designer fashion is quite expensive (like the ones we see on the runway), which is not affordable for most people, including myself. The "affordable" clothes (e.g. Zara) are usually inspired or straight-up copies of these designs. So, in addition to all the things that are wrong with brands like Zara, I also have this inner conflict regarding the ethics of purchasing from brands that are essentially stealing other designers' creative ideas...What option do I have if the "original" designs are out of my budget? If dupes are all I can afford, then is it still unethical to buy these dupes?
Also, dupes (in makeup or fashion) are often not only affordable but also very comparable in quality with designer items, which makes it even more difficult. Like, should I really be paying 10x the price for originality?
I know the "worth" of originality is subjective. So, I'm just curious to hear if some of you have this same dilemma or any thoughts on dupes and their ethics!
please these ads are trying to get my ass but i know i must not buy
I want a good quality denim overall, pants and a backpack and Im starting to shop ethically, i dont know where to find them. Thrift shops always have very very big clothes and i dont trust vinted or wallapop for pants because i cant see how they fit me.. I need recomendations!!
Hi,
My girlfriend is struggling to find something that works for her 36D / ~29in waist. There is lots of stuff but makes her feel kinda scandalous looking for more modest options of fit and flare, A-line cuts in a silk or satin. Ideally sleeveless dresses.
She is pretty demoralized and planning to go to Nordstrom because she’s having a tough time finding a dress for two upcoming weddings in May.
Hi Everyone!
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My goal was to create a brand that uses only sustainable materials and produces everything in a small circle to reduce carbon footprint. We only used organic natural yarns and Lenzing yarns. The main product group is made out of Organic Cotton and Recycled Elastane. Some Lenzing yarns come with a small percentage of polyester and elastane that are not recycled. I listed all the materials we use in the descriptions.
All products are made in Turkey in a factory specialized in sustainable production. I am planning to add more details to make everything transparent. Please feel free to tell me what else you would like to see so I can do better.
I am looking for a cute jumpsuit for spring and summer, and I really like the style of this Halara Jumpsuit BUT I don't want to support fast fashion and Halara seems questionable. Does anyone know of a company that sells something similar? I've been looking and can't find much, all of my searches are full of Halara, Amazon, and Walmart. Most important to me is the pockets and stretchy material.
Hi friends!
I hope this is okay to post here! TUTT [Tell.Us.The.Truth] is an ethical and sustainable apparel marketplace visualizing the supply chain with our apparel nutrition facts so that the average consumer can understand what to look for (just like in food)!
We are featuring brands that are "doing it right" that meet what we deem our clean quality standards (only natural fibres except lenzing modal for semi synthetics and less than 10% elastane in anything new).
We are launching our strategic pilot and need brands that fit the bill! If anyone knows of a contact at a brand that I can reach out to and help promote as part of our efforts please have them reach out or get in touch!
DM me if interested. We are also championing upcylists and made to order brands to support microentrepreneurs and slow intentional fashion!
Found a thread on here sharing referal codes which has now been closed, however I used someone’s code on that and got 25% off my order, life saver. As it’s now closed, here’s my code if anyone wants to use it!
I've found that a lot of people want to own a boutique or work in fashion. But when it comes to ethical fashion, people pause. This group is such a breath of fresh air haha.
Anywho, after 10 years I'm passing the torch on my ethical and sustainable clothing boutique in Colorado. It's officially for sale. 😅
I'm excited for this to be a total blessing to someone who wants to transform it into their own. It's award winning, has incredible, dedicated customers, is extremely cute lol, pretty fun, and is located in a high traffic/high tourism arts district.
Without putting too much on reddit, I would love to provide more info for anyone who may be interested.
I'm looking for a lightweight cardigan that I can wear with shorts and a tank top or tee shirt. For when I go from 100 degrees and humidity into a building that has the air conditioning on full blast.
I don’t really understand the hate behind shein. I feel like most big fashion brands like nike use child labor and borderline slave labour in countries other than the US to abuse weak labour laws. Do people just put more focus onto shein because it is a foreign brand/sells for really cheap prices. A nike sweatshirt and a shein sweatshirt are worth the same, but shein just has a much lower profit margin. I’m not saying slave labour is good whatsoever, but how can people critique shein while wearing clothes that were made in the same factory.
Hi! Does anyone have suggestions for a brands that sell ethically made summer hats? Looking for a hat without leather and prefer it to be handmade. I need something for shade in the summer and would like it to be feminine. I don't want a bucket hat, a beanie, a baseball cap etc. I live in Germany so shipping should go there. Thank you for any recommendations!
Hi all,
I’m Muslim and Modanisa is a company really commonly bought from amongst Muslims a lot. They have a huge variety and for very cheap.
I’ve never been able to figure anything about how ethical it is, but it gives me Shein vibes - probably unethically made by low wage workers and who knows what kind of quality material or toxins. But that’s just my assumption, I don’t know for sure!
Does anyone know a way I could research this or find anything out about this company? How would I go about trying to discover how ethical it is?
And if anyone else knows of ethical modest or Islamic clothing companies, I’m all ears! Tuniq is a great one and so gorgeous but very expensive (as it should be).
Thanks for the help!
I was hoping there were other options that are just as comfortable as the AirWair soles, specifically for the platform sandal/boot that are on these sandals pictured. I wear them every single day, they’re so comfortable, and I can walk miles in them! I would love to buy another pair, but I reallyyyyyy don’t want to support Doc Marten’s anymore. Any suggestions appreciated!
What does everyone think about tentree organic cotton tees?
Not sure where else to ask this since it does have to do with fashion ethics, if you know other subreddits that would know about this let me know!
Basically, the other day I found these pants on pinterest and I thought they were really cute so I wanted to see if I could find them somewhere and how good the quality was. But when I use reverse image search all the sites that come up are shein, yesstyle, emmiol, etc. Not only do I not want to shop from there for obvious reasons, I highly doubt they are using the original design anyway. If I do end up getting them, I’d much rather support the actual people who came up with it. I can’t find what the first instance of these being posted online was. Would anyone know how to find the original designers/seller? Thanks!
Hi! I wear very feminine clothing, lots of pink and light pink, dresses, frilly accent, etc. Like a princess or ballerina type of style. And personally I haven't had any luck finding sustainable/ethical brands that make this type of clothing. Yes, I know buying "unethical" brands secondhand is one option, but personally I also want the clothes to last and not fall apart after one wash. 😅 I'm also happy to check out small business on Instagram or shopify!
Thanks in advance for any recommendations! ❤️
Dolls kill sucks. Unfortunately these pants are cute… has anyone seen pants of a similar style?!
Anyone have suggestions for sustainable hiking boots that don’t have leather/suede/wool (I know that’s not very common in hiking)? They don’t have to be vegan but just not made with animal products. Looking for something not too expensive. I’m in the US if that’s necessary info for anyone!
Thank you!!