Wouldn’t it be great if you could marry your love of fashion with your concern for the planet? Well, now you can with just a few clicks on some great new websites. Can’t keep track of the many elements that go into creating a sustainable, ethical marketplace, much less spend time researching them? Issues include where the clothes are made (local vs. thousands of miles away), what they are made of (renewable fibers vs. ones that require toxic chemicals to create) and worker wages and safety. RLS has taken upon ourselves to help you navigate the sustainable marketplace by suggesting a few of our favorite fashionable shopping sites. Show us pictures of what you like on our Facebook Page, Twitter or Instagram!
Helpsy
Zady
Nisolo
“We wanted simpler design. No more extraneous buckles and useless stitching. We wanted quality goods that could journey through urban streets and park trails. We wanted goods that made sense to our minds and to our pockets. We wanted the same effortless style that we get when we throw on our favorite pair of jeans. We wanted the same level of transparency that we get about the food we put in our bodies for the clothes we put on our bodies. We want our purchases to matter. We design products you want to live in. We source from experts with generations of experience. We treat our producers and customers with dignity. Lifestyle Matters.”
Nisolo Mendez Flat in Cranberry – $98
Warby Parker
Spirit Beauty Lounge
There is a sense of relief that comes from knowing those products you’re slathering all over your eyes and face aren’t full of formaldehyde, BPA, parabens and sulfates. Spirit Beauty Lounge only sells makeup and skincare that is not tested on animals, contains no hazardous ingredients, and has the highest percentage of organic ingredients. Bingo! My current fave is W3LL People Expressionist Bio Extreme Mascara . It actually works really, really well. They also carry Tata Harper, an incredibly effective plant-based line from Vermont which gets a lot of press in magazines like Vogue. I’d love to try it but the prices are a little high for my usual beauty budget. Have any of you tried Tata Harper yet?
Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask – $55
The Honest Company
The Honest Company is one of my favorites. Founded by Jessica Alba, the company was created to bring safe, affordable, eco-friendly and attractive products to new parents. As soon as I saw that they sold diapers with skull-and-crossbones, I was sold. Max wears them almost exclusively. However, they also have strawberries, squirrels, ice cream cones, and peacock feathers! I was seriously hoping this baby might be a girl only so that I could finally get the strawberry diapers. So cute! Max and James also use the Honest Shampoo and Body Wash, which you can buy at Costco for a great deal.
