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 CONSCIOUS CLOSET

S T O R E S + B R A N D S G U I D E

We are increasingly disconnected from the people who make our clothing, as 97% of items we consume in the US are now made overseas. Producers at the bottom of the supply chain of the fashion industry are some of the lowest paid workers in the world, and roughly 85% of them are women. The human factor of the fashion industry is too big to ignore, as we consistently see the exploitation of cheap labor and the violation of workers’, women’s, and human rights across the world. (Andrew Morgan, The True Cost)

Blinded by the allure of cheap prices, we as a society have chosen to ignore reality, failing to ask how the price of clothing could have ever become so low. Not to even mention the direct negative effects on growers, workers, and the earth many chemicals, toxins, and other harmful products are causing.

Listed below are some of my favorite brands who are saying no to fast fashion, unfair wages, unsafe working conditions, and detrimental effects on our environment.

Other ways to be a more conscious consumer is to shop less, shop used or vintage, make your own clothes, and do swaps with friends. If shopping more consciously and intentionally is completely new to you, start here.

PRICING GUIDE

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$$$ | Typically $100–$150
 $$$$ | Typically $150 or more

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A B L E

{A NOTE FROM ABLE} ABLE is an ethical fashion brand that employs and empowers women as a solution to end poverty. We’re deeply devoted to quality – both in the products we make and the quality of life they aim to provide. We invest in, train, and educate women so they can earn a living, break the cycle of poverty, and thrive. We are transparent with our wages and manufacturing partners.

{KNOWN FOR} Leather bags, shoes, jewelry, and denim.

{SHIPPING & RETURNS} Free shipping, returns, and exchanges.

{PERKS} 15% off first order and frequent sales. Free ground shipping, returns, and exchanges!

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E V E R L A N E

{A NOTE FROM EVERLANE} At Everlane, we want the right choice to be as easy as putting on a great T-shirt. That’s why we partner with the best, ethical factories around the world. Source only the finest materials. And share those stories with you—down to the true cost of every product we make. It’s a new way of doing things. We call it Radical Transparency.

{KNOWN FOR} Basic and neutral clothing and shoes.

{SHIPPING & RETURNS} Free shipping on orders over $75 (otherwise $4.95 standard). Returns & exchanges are available, shipping costs not refunded.

{PERKS} 10% off first order

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GIGI PIP

G I G I P I P

{A NOTE FROM GIGI PIP} Gigi Pip's mission is to build confidence in women and the many hats they wear. In a physical sense, we hope to achieve this mission by putting quality first, refusing to cut corners, and producing the most fashionable, high-quality hats on the market. Gigi Pip hats are designed in Salt Lake City, UT and produced in factories around the world, including China. We visit every factory we work with regularly to ensure our product is quality, that employees are treated fairly, and that the processes in place are on par with standards that we're proud of.

{KNOWN FOR} Wool, leather, and straw hats.

{SHIPPING & RETURNS} Free shipping on orders over $125, shipping covered on first exchange. Exchanges available. Returns available with $8 restocking fee.

{PERKS} Loyalty cash

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GROCERIES APPAREL

G R O C E R I E S
A P P A R E L

{A NOTE FROM GROCERIES APPAREL} We manufacture in our own Los Angeles, CA factory to ensure our standards are fully executed. Vertically-integrated, local, and traceable production maximizes quality, efficiency, and employee pay, and minimizes redundancy, waste and our carbon footprint.

{KNOWN FOR} Basics, loungewear, and activewear.

{SHIPPING & RETURNS} Free shipping on orders over $75. Exchanges available. Returns available with $3 return shipping fee.

{PERKS} Occasional sales

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LACAUSA

L A C A U S A

{A NOTE FROM LACAUSA} LA-CA-USA: In Spanish, La Causa means “The Cause.” LACAUSA is comfort and style for the modern woman. Founded in 2013, LACAUSA is redefining basics, blending romantic silhouettes with a contemporary bohemian twist. Influenced by boundless landscapes, we bring you effortless California chic without sacrificing the hand that feeds us. Fabrics are sourced and sewn with trusted partners with the highest standards in mind, and always under ethical conditions. Core principles are being a global citizen, fair wage production, ethical manufacturing, low waste design process, and donations programs.

{KNOWN FOR} Basics with a flair, signature pieces, swimwear

{SHIPPING & RETURNS} Free shipping on orders over $75. Exchanges available. Returns available with $3 return shipping fee.

{PERKS} Occasional sales

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MAN IN THE STUDIO

M A N I N T H E
S T U D I O

{A NOTE FROM MAN IN THE STUDIO} Man In The Studio was founded in 2017 with a vision to create a line that supports sustainability and quality in every sense — in material, process, design, and as a way of living. Every MITS’s piece is designed, cut and sewn by hand in our own studio based in Vilnius, Lithuania. We combine tailoring and traditional sewing techniques, which are consistent elements throughout the clothing. We take on the responsibility to be environmentally friendly and socially responsible. For us sustainability means connecting the success of our business with a commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

{KNOWN FOR} Transitional linen clothing for sleeping, working, lounging, traveling, etc

{SHIPPING & RETURNS} Free shipping. Exchanges and returns accepted with shipping costs at buyer’s expense.

{PERKS} Free shipping

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NISOL0

N I S O L O

{A NOTE FROM NISOLO} Every Nisolo purchase provides a living wage to producers in the factory we own in Peru, enables us to pursue living wages within the rest of our supply chain, and combats climate change by protecting trees from deforestation in the Amazon Basin. Nisolo is a Certified B Corporation. You can read a full Impact Report here.

{KNOWN FOR} Leather shoes, belts, and bags, socks, and ethical marketplace.

{SHIPPING & RETURNS} Flat ​$4.95 on all domestic orders when FedEx SmartPost shipping is selected​. ​(This does not include Alaska, Hawaii, and any U.S. territories.) Alaska, Hawaii, and any U.S. territories will be charged a flat $30 Ground shipping rate. Exchanges and returns accepted with shipping costs at buyer’s expense.

{PERKS} 16% off first order, Give $50 Get $50

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ORGANIC BASICS

O R G A N I C B A S I C S

{A NOTE FROM ORGANIC BASICS} The fashion industry is a dirty bastard. So we put sustainable thinking at the center of everything - that means we only choose fabrics that care for our environment and we only ever partner with factories that care about their impact, too. When we say sustainability is our core mission we don’t mean that sustainability is nice to have - we mean that it’s the only way we act.

{KNOWN FOR} Intimates, loungewear, leggings.

{SHIPPING & RETURNS} Based in the EU. Shipping to the US is $16 USPS and free over $150. Free return shipping for Exchanges and Store Credit. For Refunds, you will cover the return shipping. They will send you a pre-paid return label and deduct the return shipping cost from your refunded amount. The return shipping cost varies depending on you country: for the US and Canada the return shipping fee is 20USD.

{PERKS} 10% off first order, first order ships free

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OUTERKNOWN

O U T E R K N O W N

{A NOTE FROM OUTERKNOWN} Our mission is to transform the way we outfit the world by inspiring an industry to reimagine design and embrace circularity by championing fair labor and lead innovation. In 2015, professional surfer Kelly Slater and creative director John Moore set out to change the clothing industry. Both surfers wanted to wear clothing that was made better, looked better, and fit better than what they grew up with. Prior to shipping our first product, we spent over two years searching for the right partners that shared our values.

{KNOWN FOR} A mix of beachwear and outdoorwear — for the cool kids.

{SHIPPING & RETURNS} Standard rate $5 or free over $100. Returns and exchanges for free minus the original shipping cost.

{PERKS} 15% off first order, occasional warehouse sales up to 70% off

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Parker Clay

P A R K E R C L A Y

{A NOTE FROM PARKER CLAY} Our story begins and ends with family. After starting a family, learning about how many orphans there are worldwide, adopting children from Ethiopia, moving to Ethiopia, seeing the incredible artisans craftsmanship in this country — Parker Clay was born. Today, we own our own factory in Addis Ababa to ensure the highest quality of production, implement sustainable processes, and create a safe and dignified workplace for our employees that have become like a second family. Our Center of Excellence allows us to create training and mentorship programs, advancement opportunities, and community events for our nearly 200 employees in Ethiopia. And most importantly, we're approaching 500,000 hours of ethical employment created thanks to your support – like we said, it begins and ends with family.

{KNOWN FOR} Leather bags and accessories.

{SHIPPING & RETURNS} Flat rate $5 or free over $100. Returns and exchanges for free minus the original shipping cost. Final Sale, personalized and international items cannot be returned, refunded or exchanged. All products in the "Last Call" section are only eligible for exchange or store-credit.

{PERKS} Lifestime guaranatee

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POZU

P O - Z U

{A NOTE FROM PO-ZU} We are creators of sustainable and ethical footwear.Our shoes are made made from carefully selected natural and sustainable materials that are healthy for your feet, kind to the environment and safe for all our workers throughout the supply chain.Our name is central to the way we go about our business. ‘Po-Zu’ stems from the Japanese word ポーズ, meaning to pause. It is our mission to provide your feet with unique respite from the frantic pace of busy lives, and to halt the damage that modern footwear manufacturing causes to people and the planet.Fast Fashion has accelerated the pace at which people consume footwear and modern footwear manufacturing is very damaging to the environment. Traditional shoe-crafting has been replaced with mass-production, lower quality and more harmful materials, sending an average of three pairs of shoes per person to landfill every year. The quest for cheaper and faster production has also encouraged the exploitation of vulnerable workers through longer hours, lower pay and dangerous working conditions.Here at Po-Zu it is our mission to challenge this trend. We believe shoes should be things you fall in love with and hold unto because they are built to last. We believe you can create stylish comfortable shoes with love for people and the planet. 

{KNOWN FOR} Leather, Vegan, and Star Wars themed sneakers and boots.

{SHIPPING & RETURNS} Located in the UK. US shipping is $33 or free over $265. Exchanges and returns accepted with shipping costs at buyer’s expense.

{PERKS} frequent sales

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Prana

P R A N A

{A NOTE FROM PRANA} The clothes we wear tell a story. From the fields where our organic cotton and hemp are grown, to the beaches where plastic bottles are harvested, to the chemicals that need to be managed upstream, to the safety and well-being of the people assembling our clothing, there is a rich and inspiring story built into each and every piece we create. Ultimately, sustainable clothing respects the planet and its people. When you choose to invest in a piece of our clothing, you are propelling the sustainable clothing movement forward. You are casting a vote for social and environmental responsibility, for transparency, for a fundamental change in the way clothing is made. This is our environmental heritage and it’s been this way from the beginning. Simply, sustainability is part of our DNA. All of this adds up to fun, functional apparel that allows you to flex your adventurous spirit without negatively impacting the environment. Our ultimate goal is to inspire, educate, and outfit your adventures with sustainable clothing.

{KNOWN FOR} Activewear, outdoorwear, and great patterns.

{SHIPPING & RETURNS} Free shipping. Returns and exchanges are $8 shipping, unless done in one of their stores.

{PERKS} Free shipping

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UNITED BY BLUE

U N I T E D B Y B L U E

{A NOTE FROM UBB} Doing the dirty work is in our DNA: we organized our first community cleanup the week we sold our first t-shirt. Years later, we’re still hauling old tires, gathering plastic bottles, and picking up the bits of styrofoam that litter our shorelines. Our dream is to eliminate the need for this mission one day, so our pursuit doesn’t stop at reusable trash bags. We prioritize sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing to lead the charge toward better business practices. We facilitate easy ways for our customers to generate less waste by creating products like reusable utensil kits. And we build community through our waterway cleanups, determined to spread the idea that if one business can make a difference, so can one person. We're here to prove that fashion can be a force for good. Through our commitment to sustainable materials, ethical manufacturing, and a zero-plastic policy, we're always searching for better ways to put the planet first.

{KNOWN FOR} Everyday wear and additional sustainable living products

{SHIPPING & RETURNS} Orders under $100 ship for a flat rate of $8 within the Continental US*. Orders over $100 ship for free. Exchanges are free. Returns are $4 in person at a Happy Returns Bar or $8 by mail.

{PERKS} 15% off first order, free shipping

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Vintrey

V I N T R E Y

{A NOTE FROM VINTREY} At Vintrey, we believe our success is measured by our impact. Through strategic partnerships with individuals and organizations, we aim to abolish human trafficking and uplift the world’s most vulnerable and oppressed people. TRI embodies the creation of a fluid and dynamic shopping experience that is constantly evolving with handmade home décor and accessories. A love for travel and the drive to continue supporting and empowering local artisans from all over the world makes Vintrey a family-owned labor of love that reflects the beauty and culture of a diverse global community, where all are truly welcome.

{KNOWN FOR} Products from ethical brands and local makers and their own jewelry line

{SHIPPING & RETURNS} Free shipping on orders over $50. Returns and exchanges are acceptable on most items.

{PERKS} 10% off always by using the code JANIE10 (online and in store Lafayette, Colorado)

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VETTA

V E T T A

{A NOTE FROM VETTA} We create mini capsule wardrobes made up of five versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched to create a month's worth of outfits. Our versatile designs can be worn multiple ways, and everything mixes + matches. We're committed to sustainable fabrics and responsible factories. Our woven clothing is made in a family run factory in NYC, where many of the employees have worked there together for over 30 years - and we visit often. Our sweaters are knitted by our partner factory in Los Angeles that is audited annually for social and environmental compliance - and gets 70% of it's energy from solar power! We are dedicated to being responsible in every aspect of our business, because we believe that the little things can make a big difference. Our poly bags, inserts, and packing slips are made from 100% recycled materials, and our boxes are made from recycled and FSC certified materials. In addition to sustainable fabrics, most of the buttons and elastic we use are made in the USA. We understand that every aspect of our supply chain has an impact on people + the planet, and we strive to be more responsible and sustainable with each new collection.

{KNOWN FOR} Mini-capsule wardrobes are very versatile and can be worn many ways.

{SHIPPING & RETURNS} Free shipping. Exchanges are free. Returns are $7.95 shipping.

{PERKS} 10% off your first order, free shipping

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