Conceptual yet wearable designs created with a sustainable approach. Think unique pleating, artistic shapes and prints, plus eco friendly fabrics.
*No longer in production, if you can find yourself some pieces second hand consider it a big score!
Los Angeles, CA
Instagram @echoandair
Unisex tee's, made start to finish in the USA. The line uses organic domestically gown and milled cotton; for color they use natural plant or low impact dyes. Sustainability matters to these organic farmers turned makers, as does a good fit and classic style.
Bay Area, CA
Instagram @harvestandmill
Casual everyday pieces in fun cuts, think unique darts and playful florals for spring, cozy wool and drapey blouses for Fall.
Seattle, WA
Instagram @bauhdesigns
Clothing made without gender and without toxins. Versatile, playful pieces fabricated from organic and sustainable materials, colored with natural dyes.
Portland, OR
Instagram @olderbrotherus
Classic, well made basics with a strong focus on planet and human friendly production. Inspired by heirloom quality goods and built to last, we love that they use organic cotton and eco-friendly packaging, also check out their About page to discover the origin of their name, its lovely.
Austin + Oakland USA
Instagram @eight_and_sand
Sleek, minimal bags and leather accessories, made with local materials sourced from family owned businesses. We love the clean + versatile designs and the buttery soft feel. clothing also available, sustainably made using overstock and deadstock fabric whenever possible.
Los Angeles, CA
Instagram @are_studio
Great everyday basics for him + her made from either 100% or primarily hemp fabric. We love their slogan, "everyone in a hemp tee by 2020." Check out their site to learn more about the renewable fabric (and of course to pick up some of their comfy designs).
Portland, OR
Instagram @jungmaven
Plant dyed natural fabrics cut and sewn into seasonless pieces, beautiful everyday wear that can easily be dressed up or down. The company is transitioning to a zero waste dye process, utilizing materials that are by products of other industries to color their fabrics. Such as saw dust from locally milled wood and avocado pits from local food suppliers. The line implements sustainable practices in many other areas as well, check out their website for more details on their beautiful mission. Additionally they work with Open Arms, a sustainable Austin based clothing manufacturer providing fair wage jobs to refugee women. On top of all this their designs are stunning.
Austin, TX
Instagram @mirandabennettstudio
Limestone based neoprene swimsuits and wet suits designed to be functional and fashionable, created by model and avid surfer Hanalei Reponty. They focus on using recycled and other eco-friendly fabrics. Abysse also partners with organizations like Sirens For The Sea in order to give back to the ocean through charitable contributions and conservation efforts.
California
Instagram @abysseoffical
"Every stitch with a purpose" chic classics, with a playful flirty twist. Note that some of their pieces are ethically and sustainably manufactured overseas, read their product details to find USA made items.
San Francsico, CA
Instagram @amourvert
A romantic take on comfort and leisure, in muted colors and modern prints. We love their unique cuts and unexpected silhouettes.
Los Angeles, CA
Instagram @atelierdelphine
The line was born on a dinning room table, the product of a cheap sewing machine and creativity, that branched into the idea to start a label. Inspired by travel and a laid back life style, their signature bottoms are designed after a pair of Thai fisherman pants brought home from a trip.
Los Angeles, CA
Instagram @basicterrain
Minimal and edgy, Japanese inspired loose flowing silhouettes in unique cuts.
Los Angeles, CA
Instagram @black_crane
Reworked vintage pieces and original works, this company is known for their hand drawn chain stitch embroidery. Romantic, nostalgic, broken in, yet contemporary pieces. They are just as perfect on a dusty desert road as busy a city street.
Los Angeles, CA
Instagram @blissandmischief
Sustainably minded lingerie, lounge and swimwear. We love their attention to detail and Eco friendly approach to intimates. Designer Misa Miyagawa utilizes organic cotton and silk (an extra plus for comfort + breathability) for her undergarments and recycled nylon for her swimsuits. Recycled shell buttons are a signature of the collection (pictured above). We can't get enough of their modern color palette and feminine silhouettes.
Los Angeles, CA
Instagram @botanicaworkshop
*Photos courtesy of Botanica Workshop
Organic Cotton and Silk lingerie + lounge, Bra's are made free of underwires but have a double layer cup and strategically placed seams that add lift and support. Styles are minimal, comfy and breathable.
Portland, ME
Instagram @brookthere
What started as a collection for Ten Over Six, has branched into a full line, plus a brick and mortar shop. Based around simplicity and quality, the brand focuses on comfortable and stylish basics made from USA grown cotton. We love their sweatshirts, which have a broken in 1970's vibe.
Los Angeles, CA
Instagram @calderblake
Vintage inspired dresses, sewn in small batches and made using deadstock fabrics (left over material from larger fashion houses that might otherwise go to waste). The styles are feminine, extremely wearable and swoon worthy. Christy Dawns collections include dresses, tops, outerwear, bags and bridal.
Los Angeles, CA
Instagram @christydawn
undergarments, shape wear and swim, everything is USA made except their Cleavage Cupcakes.
New York, NY
Simplistic modern cuts that are edgy and unique, the clothing from their namesake line is USA made (excluding some knits), their stores also carry a selection of other domestically produced designers.
New York, NY
Instagram @creaturesofcomfort
Key
ECO (Eco-friendly) - Includes companies who use sustainable fabrics, packaging and/or production practices
GB (Gives back) - charitable businesses
ORG (Organic) - companies who use either primarily organic fabrics or ingredients
P (Palm-oil free) - beauty products made without Palm-oil or Palm-oil derivatives
V (Vegan) - companies who are either 100% vegan or who offer vegan options
