AERON garments are made via local & close to home production - 50% of their seasonal collections are produced in Hungary, 32% within Europe, with the remaining 18% in China.  Their core collection of knitted staples use Wholegarment® technology to achieve zero-waste production while consuming less energy.  Their in-House sampling process is predominately made by female-prominent communities of craftsmen and manufacturing is ensured to have fair working conditions that employ and provide rehabilitation for people with disabilities through income and health services.  AERON supports Oltalom Charity Society, organizations supporting Ukrainian refugees, and collects aid in partnership with the Charity Services of the Order of Malta.  They are also transparent about their Assessment of Carbon Footprint Scope to develop a tailored climate strategy and reduction pathway to achieve Net-zero emissions, working toward a circular model and 100% responsibly sourced materials by the end of 2025.

ARTEMIS DICERO is founder run, making it easy to keep their footprint in mind.  With each collection launch they take steps to reducing their carbon footprint.  They pay careful attention to materials, prioritizing natural cashmeres and silks and innovative finishing techniques.  Their packaging is eco-friendly and all manufacturing is ethical and produced in small batches.

Bassike, which opened its doors using organic cotton and responsible business practices is now B corp certified and has created an internal Sustainable Ethical Manufacturing Index (S.E.M.I) to guide their production processes and maintain their values. This allows them to have transparent, long term relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.  With 95% of their line made locally in Australia, S.E.M.I gives them the framework to ensure the entire supply chain from environment, labor, to animal welfare meet their standards or are developing systems to do so.  Their operational emissions are certified carbon neutral by the Australian government as well as their organic jersey cotton collection.  Bassike is actively converting mills to solar, updating freight practices, prioritizing lower impact materials, and exploring circularity to reach their 2030 goals.  They contribute to the Australian based Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter and partner with The Mirabel Foundation each year.

B Sides is a leader in the upcycled material space.  Sourcing materials and pieces heading to the landfill and reworking them into “on trend” garments. They produce their pieces in the USA both in manufacturing and using mills in Georgia and North Carolina that have been making textiles since the 19th century.  Local manufacturing, combined with the reworking deadstock garments and a made-to-order production cadence lowers the impact of their products on the environment both in production and shipping. 

CAES commits deeply to slow fashion by launching two collections per year that include a selection of carry over styles celebrating the longevity of their designs.  When possible they use on hand fabrics and yarns to blend old and new collections as well as eliminate material waste. They have designed their supply chain to treat workers fairly and minimize effects on the ecosystem.  All products are made in Europe, local to their HQ in the Netherlands which reduces shipping emissions.  To ensure production methods align with their ethos, they work with family-owned facilities in Italy and Portugal that share ideology and allow for process monitoring.  They visit each supplier multiple times per year with team members based in Italy to oversee production.  Each supplier must acknowledge, sign, and comply with CAES’ supplier code of conduct outlining the requirements surrounding workers rights, animal welfare, etc. 

The materials CAES uses aim to combine longevity with the smallest carbon footprint that meets the highest standard of certification available at the time and much research is done sourcing these materials and trustworthy suppliers.  While they have a strong preference for natural  materials, synthetic alternatives are sometimes used when a design characteristic calls for it, always recycled or from a certified source. This commitment extends to accessories using recycled or certified fabrics for linings and buttons made from bio-waste.  All material suppliers are based in Europe, reducing transportation emissions and providing a traceable supply chain.  CAES has a zero tolerance policy for animal cruelty and will never use the following materials: genuine fur, leather, exotic animal products, angora wool, any wool from farmers who practices mulesing, or materials sourced from endangered species.  Instead they focus on materials that are recycled, vegan, biodegradable, or organic such as: Cupro (vegan silk), deadstock fabrics, ECOVERO (responsible viscose), Eco Wool (certified suppliers only), leather alternatives, organic cotton, recycled cotton, recycled polyester, and Tencel Lyocell (made from wood pulp of FSC certified forests).  Additionally they use compostable bags rather than polybags and boxes made from FSC endorsed cardboard when shipping.

Through intentional practices and constant improvement Cleobella is committed to doing what they can for the people of this world and the planet through the support of people.  Founded as a celebration of traditional craftsman techniques, the founders split their time between California and Southeast Asia to work and support their teams abroad.  This has led to meaningful relationships that span over a decade with artisans allowing the company to create handmade products with integrity.  They work with mostly small artisan groups of women building businesses, their factories all sign Cleobella’s Ethical Trade Agreement annually ensuring fair wages, safe and hygienic work environments, and zero tolerance for child labor.  Empowering women is at the heart of the brand, they partner with Bloom India, contributing to pre-college STEM courses for 28 young women which provides opportunities for advancement and Girls Inc, funding 30 days of “Eureka”, a pre-college program in science and technology for a teen girl.  Cleobella also collaborates with Ibu Foundation which funded over 42 sewing machines for women artisans in South Asia and Everytown For Gun Safety by funding transportation to Capitol Hill for 3 moms protesting the lack of gun control.  

Cleobella knows its responsibility to the planet, acknowledging fashion’s imperfections and designs with the environment in mind.  They have an ongoing pursuit of exploring and researching innovative methods to offer the purest products possible.  They embrace and champion the principles of slow fashion and conscious consumerism.  They partner with organizations to fund the planting of over 10,369 fruit-bearing trees in India with One Tree Planted and Eco-Alliance.  They work with Ecopackable to offset 793.80 KG of GHG emissions, 41,079 gallons of fuels, and 1,094,593 sheets of paper, additionally, 331,695 plastic bottles were saved and 1,610 ocean-plastic bags via this packaging alternative.  In collaboration with Surfrider Foundation they have funded the removal of over 36,000 lbs of plastic from the oceans and with the design of their Eco Beach Tote sales.

Even with 40-50% of their collections made from sustainable materials, DAY is constantly setting more goals to improve in the future.  Not just improvements in their products but also their impact on people, the planet, and their partners.  With a determination to uphold the most sustainable practices in all areas of the supply chains, they map all of their suppliers and train their internal staff as well as external partners in these solutions.  DAY adheres to a strict code of conduct, requiring their production partners also adhere to the ban of harmful materials and practices.  Their suppliers currently hold a range of certifications: OCS, RCS, GOTS, GRS, and RWS, a traceable step toward their goal.  In 2023 DAY launched a sister brand aptly named 2NDDAY, using a “Think Twice” ideology when it comes to how you purchase, care, and wear these garments.  To be included in this collection the garment must be made of one of the following low impact materials: more than 50% organic cotton, more than 20% recycled cotton, more than 20% recycled polyester, linen/Tencel, more than 20% Lyocell, or viscose/Lenzing Ecovero. 

ELEVEN SIX is continuously improving their efforts and standards and understand they will never be perfect in reducing their impact but aim to be transparent about their processes and development. They are an ethically produced knitwear brand that combines traditional Andean knitting techniques with contemporary design inspired by Peru’s rich heritage of craftsmanship in textiles.  They strive to reduce emissions, sourcing materials around where they manufacture to reduce shipping.  They use the Peruvian Pima Cottons,  and the finest spun Alpaca yarns that are indigenous to South America and adhere to the highest sustainable standards. This yard is natural, eco-friendly, hypoallergenic, and an ethical, naturally sourced fiber.  Their mills only work with dyes that are OEKOTEX100 and REACH Certified to ensure transparency and ensure their dyes are non-toxic and environmentally friendly, complying with both EU and US regulations. 

ELEVEN SIX designs consciously and production is made to order to prevent additional waste and strive to use exact yarn yardage to avoid wastage and upcycle deadstock whenever possible.  They partner with three small family-owned businesses in Lima, Peru who work with even smaller communities of skilled artisans to produce the majority of their knitwear collections.  These empowered artisan makers are dedicated to the production of high-quality pieces using traditional textiles techniques of hand and machine knitting, macrame, and crochet. Each hangtag shows the artist’s who crafted its signature and edition number.  In 2021 ELEVEN SIX launched their Give-Back initiative to support the business, education, workshop development, and welfare of their Peruvian artisan-makers.  With the help of their Peruvian partners this pilot initiative has goals of growing even wider.  They also partner with One Tree Planted, planting trees in the Andes region close to their brands knitwear production. 

Emerson Fry makes a conscious effort to set ongoing goals ensuring they are making clothing purposefully and to last.  They aim to be as close to zero waste as possible by only making clothing to order, limited production runs and careful attention to stock management.  They work with eco-conscious fabrics and milling processes like organic cottons, hemp, linen, Tencel, silk, wool, and recycled fabrics.  These materials not only last longer and age beautifully, they also promote clean water, replenish soil, balance ecosystems, are pesticide free, and use low impact and plant based dyes.  They use jobber fabrics, excess fabrics  that luxury brands have overmilled and would otherwise be destroyed.  Their India Collection partners with artists in India to create beautiful hand block printed and tie  pieces that keep centuries old traditions alive.  Other than their India Collection, all Emerson Fry pieces are designed by a small team and manufactured in the USA to provide local, US based jobs. 

Ética celebrates the ideals of fair labor, environmentally conscious manufacturing and social responsibility.  Using cutting edge technology for wash techniques and sourcing they have reduced water usage by 90%, energy consumption by 63% and chemical usage by 70% compared to industry standards.  They exceed fair labor standards for along the supply chain, offering living wages, benefits and ability-inclusive opportunities.  With the community in mind, they recycle their water for local farmland, compress wash stones into bricks for low-income housing and partner with organizations committed to workers’ rights and environmental initiatives around the world.  Ética proudly adheres to the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010.  With the majority of their factories being vertically integrated they are able to carefully control the production process and ensure they follow and exceed fair labor standards.  Their factories are certified by the Worldwide Responsible Apparel Coalition (W.R.A.P.), SEDEX (with SMETA audit), the Mexican Center for Philanthropy and the Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility.  Additional pieces produced in India stick to their Vendor Code of Conduct and carry certifications from the Worldwide Responsible Apparel Coalition (W.R.A.P.) and are routinely audited for social compliance practices.  If ever fabrics or raw materials are needed outside of the above they ensure they follow the Vendor Code of Conduct and carry certifications from GOTS, BCI, or other similar organization and are periodically audited to ensure their supply chain is free from abuse, exploitation, or forced labor of any kind. 

Faithfull The Brand is proudly B Corp certified and are committed to the ongoing nature of bettering practices across their business. With a deep respect for the people and local communities who make their clothing, they pay all of their employees in Indonesia and Australia above the national minimum with benefits.  They also offer microfinancing and training programs, both internally and externally, to employ local people who may not have relevant experience. Community investment has been a core mission of Faithfull, they have provided financial and managerial support to local, small, independent factories, and the people working within them, with the goal to see them prosper.  They give to a variety of charities and organizations, prioritizing their local community in Bali, Indonesia and also providing support to international organizations based on global needs and circumstances.  They partner with established NGOs as well as grassroots organizations such as Trees4Trees, Worn For Good, Thread Together, the Red Cross.  They donate fabric, excess stock, and sample collections to women’s centers within Indonesia facilitate the learning of entrepreneurial skills and charitable organizations in Bali and Australia like Thread Together, Worn for Good, and the Red Cross.  On Earth Day 2021 they donated 100% of their onlines sales to Trees4Trees which planted 15,600 trees across Indonesia.  Faithfull participates during moments of need to provide specific support.  In August 2018, they provided over 5000 hygiene packs to a number of remote villages, supplied food for more than 1000 people, and contributed over 100 boxes of clothing to Lombok and a number of other small islands after a devastating earthquake.  In Bali, the global pandemic in 2020 made a significant impact on Bali’s economy with the halt of tourism,  they launched an ongoing project to distribute food care packages to affected communities, not just the communities involved with the company.  As of December 2021, they supplied food to more than 5000 families and 2100 kg of food to animal shelters.

FARM Rio is proudly B Corp certified and takes great pride in monitoring and improving ethical trade and supply chain transparency at every step of their over 20 stage process.  They are members of Sedex - Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, the largest collaborative platform for sharing ethical supply chain data, also offering an internationally recognized audit program, SMETA, which follows standards of the International Labor Organization (ILO) and Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI).  To improve the protection of human health and environmental risks associated with the use of chemicals, products are tested by certified labs in line with their SOP FARM (standard operating procedures) which is based on international regulations REACH - Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals in Europe and the FTC - Federal Trade Commission in the US.  They participate in the Open Supply Hub, making their Tier 1 apparel  and shoe direct suppliers public and audited by a third party certifier following SMETA standards.  They work hard to use more responsible materials in their collections, sourcing the best versions the industry offers such as Lenzing™ Ecovero™ viscose, Organic Cotton, Recycled Polyester, and Fluity-(co2) a.O.P..  Brazilian biodiversity inspires their commitment to materials from environmentally friendly sources and adopt production processes that follow the best market practices, committed to preserving the environment. They focus on giving back to Brazil on multiple fronts, such as allocating resources to reforestation projects and protecting Brazilian wildlife.  They are following the GHG Protocol to achieve Net Zero emissions in 3 stages of scope, aiming for 1 and 2 by 2030 and 3 by 2050.  They achieved 100% offset of their CO2 emissions in partnership with Grupo SOMA and their “1,000 trees a day, everyday” reforestation project and the purchase of carbon credits.  FARM Rio also partners with SOS Mata Atlântica Foundation and the Institute for Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Amazon to plant trees in Brazil and have now expanded to One Tree Planted to scale this initiative even more.  For each purchase on their site, store, or through authorized retailers, they donate one tree to be planted in different Brazilian biomes. From 2019 until the end of 2022, they donated one million trees to all 6 biomes in Brazil through their reforestation projects and partnerships. 

 Since 2016, they have been enhancing their processes and Brazilian partnerships to invest in lines that reuse surplus fabric in stock, selling products with less ecological impact and implementing reverse logistics in their products. They aim to be a zero landfill waste company by 2030 and to consolidate and expand circular economy programs by 2025 to increase the amount of items with their life extended by 20%.  They partner with local Brazilian companies  to upcycle defective pieces, scraps, and unused textiles.  They have partnerships throughout Brazil that strive to impact the local communities where they operate, seeing positive outcomes like preservation of Brazilian biomes, encouragement for the minimization of inequalities, incentives for education and training, improvement in health and well-being, financial independence, and generation of shared value.  In 2017 they partnered with the Yawanawa people, supporting them and their history through the structuring of the handicraft chain, reforestation projects, digital inclusion, and cultural festivals. Local artisanal work telling the stories of Brazilian artisans and their communities is showcased throughout every FARM Rio store and pop-ups from the racks to the fitting rooms to the soundtracks to the decor.  In 2021, they introduced an Action Plan to Accelerate Diversity and Inclusion within the company based on 5 major public commitments and 3 pillars to support their actions: learn, respect, host.  They make a conscious effort to maintain diversity at all levels of the organization, they’ve prepared their leadership to receive people in a more comprehensive way, working on attracting and retaining talent, and launching an exclusive trainee program for Black and Indigenous people, having 70% of the positions filled by in-house candidates.  Additionally, they won the “Women on Board Seal for having two women board members, they signed the “UN’s Equity is a Priority” commitment and pledged to have 50% of women employees in top leadership positions by 2030, and introduced the topic of diversity, fairness, and inclusion in their supply chains.

Frame seeks out or invents eco-conscious materials and production methods to create guidelines for a “Responsible Denim Product” which includes criteria for fibers to be recycled, organically grown, water saving, innovatively grown, degradable, naturally dyed and processes uses water saving machinery, new technology and to exclude bleach, stones, potassium permanganate. They use traceable and recycled luxury wool and cashmere reducing by 58-98% the water, energy, and CO2 emissions it takes to mill virgin wool. Their organic Pima cotton is grown using traditional techniques of crop rotation, mulching and hand-weeding rather than the use of harmful pesticides. Their Wash & Go silk is ethically harvested from silkworms achieving their full lifecycle and made in Bluesign certified factories that have high industry standards and eco-certifications without the use of harmful dyes or chemicals. Frame follows the Responsible Luxury Initiative Animal Sourcing Principles to ensure they engage in strict ethical practices regarding animal welfare and partner with local vendors like Incalpaca who reduce water and energy when handling natural alpaca wool and offer training and development programs to employees. Frame invests in Living Carbon to help neutralize the carbon emitted in their deliveries and help support research. Their packing uses recycled corrugated boxes and BHT-free 100% recycled poly mailers across the entire business. 

They aim to keep textiles out of landfills by partnering with Thred Up to educate and encourage giving their clothing a second life promoting circularity in fashion and donating unused fabric scraps to FABSCRAP. Frame maintains a commitment to the California Transparency Supply Chain Act, high ethical standards, and legal compliance in all aspects of their business and supply chain with a zero tolerance policy for enslavement and human trafficking. They choose suppliers who share that commitment and reevaluate relationships that fail to comply. They partner with their vendors to ensure employees receive onsite daycare, educational opportunities, and transportation support and since 2016, they have donated over $1 million to support social justice causes, equal opportunity, disaster relief, and environmental initiatives. Each summer they partake in RAISEFashion & ARFs Summer Internship Program welcoming students from HBCUs with an interest in fashion. Their volunteer initiatives include Baby2Baby, LA Mission, and Midnight Missions as part of their office culture while encouraging employees to take service days to volunteer for causes they care about.

Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, GIA STUDIOS has a fully inhouse production system from sketch to product. This allows them to oversee both working conditions and maintain detailed quality control.  Family run, this company is working to use only eco-friendly materials and maximize material efficiency, while continuously producing pieces that last. They are working to reduce their reliance on naturally sourced materials so as to not pull from the earth itself and use only eco-conscious fabrics.  They are currently developing new packaging and hangers made from biodegradable plastics.  GIA STUDIOS works with local expert craftsmen to preserve and celebrate Vietnamese tradition, providing local jobs and keeping cultural traditions alive.

Hannah Artwear’s design process embraces the artistic process and is done in collaboration with artisans, prioritizing human connection, age old techniques, and craft traditions.  They work closely with artisan shops in Jaipur, India to both celebrate these beautiful traditions and invest in the communities that inspired the brand.  Pieces are made with nature in mind, applying skillful techniques like hand embroidery and woodblock hand printing on natural fabrics like organic cottons, linens, and hand loomed habotai silks.

LIÉ STUDIO understands its role in the global supply chain and is committed to working with suppliers who build on transparent and consistent social and work-related conditions.  They strive to work with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers who hold a number of certifications such as SEDEX, BSCI, IS0 14001, and FSC.  Their jewelry is made by SEDEX certified manufacturers, Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, committed to ethical sourcing, sustainable practices, and social responsibility.  They ensure fair and safe working conditions, minimal environmental impact, transparency and compliance for workers health.  Their suppliers are a part of BSCI, Business Social Compliance Initiative, aiming to improve working conditions through actionable codes of conduct aiming at social compliance and factory improvements.  Suppliers are supported by IS0 14001 standard to help manage their environmental responsibilities, providing the framework for the companies to enhance environmental performance.  Suppliers use FSC, Forest Stewardship Council, products which protect the biodiversity and long-term health of our forests and respect the rights of forest workers.

Loretta Caponi revolutionized hand embroidery in the 60’s and the company still honors the artistry today. With the Atelier, workshop, and sales floor under one roof in Italy, they believe in celebrating their master artisans and the skilled knowledge that has been handed down for centuries in the region. In natural silks, cottons, and linens, their proprietary tailoring and hand embroidery techniques are used for each made to order garment, embracing slow fashion while honoring tradition. Each year they pull from archival prints and fabrics, limiting the overproduction of textiles.

MACKAGE was founded on the principle that materials matter and 25 years later they are still challenging themselves to better their materials from source to store to minimize the impact on the planet. They hold high-quality, low-impact fabrics as the cornerstone of their brand.

Working in phases, MACKAGE is moving to a fur-free future, ending all fur purchases by December 2024, and ending all manufacturing no later than December 2025. Instead they are focusing on faux fur, responsible wools & leathers, and 100% traceable, ethically sourced downs. In 2023 77% of all materials purchased were recycled and/or certified and 60% of their FW23 jackets were made with 100% recycled down. Even their packaging is comprised of 97% recycled materials with a goal of 100% as they consistently refine their processes to find room for improvement. MACKAGE is dedicated to an ethical supply chain, with transparency reports showing their initiatives to prevent and reduce forced and child labor.

NAADAM believes in equity for all involved in their line and prioritize working with a responsible supply chain who share their values for material sourcing, animal welfare, and preservation of herder livelihoods. They source fibers directly from Mongolian herding communities to create more equitable pricing, cutting out the middlemen who were fixing prices and keeping the profits. These traditional Mongolian herders hand comb, an ancient nomadic herding tradition over 2,000 years old to avoid the stress of shearing. While nearly all cashmere sourced from Mongolia is organic, not all of it is sustainable - NAADAM is a member of the Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA) - an international organization working across the entire cashmere supply chain to improve animal welfare, preserve grasslands, and secure herder livelihoods. By using naturally sourced fibers, the pieces are both high-quality and biodegradable when the time comes to say goodbye.

Nanushka aims to use 100% preferred, low impact fibers by 2025 as key impacts are responsible sourcing of the materials they use and how they are made. Their sourcing policy encompasses 7 key objectives to lower the impact of their supply chain with biodiversity and climate change in mind while being completely transparent to their customers and partners.  They are achieving this through upcycling deadstock materials, and using materials that have a lower impact on the environment.  In 2020 they committed to Canopy to ensure that no fibers, including paper, are sourced from ancient or endangered forests.  Though they have identified their greatest emissions come from the fiber production and dying process, this system change is not just for fibers, they also understand the impact of  transportation and energy used to make their garments.  Their goal is to reduce their GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 and to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and have signed the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action.  

Nanushka believes that moving to a circular business model is essential, maximizing the value of everything they produce and decoupling economic growth from the use of natural resources. They believe in adopting existing modalities as well as creating new ones as standards and demands evolve.  Their design and merchandising teams pull from deadstock fabrics to produce pieces from remaining materials, reducing waste and keeping materials in loop for longer.  In 2022 19% of the materials used in our collections came from circular materials - materials that have a recycled content or materials that have been repurposed. 17% of the fabrics used were made from recycled fibers and 2% were sourced from our deadstock.  They believe in repairing items when possible, supplying their stores with repair packs, if a garment is unable to be repaired it is upcycled through collaborations with universities, remanufactured, or recycled.  In 2022 they partnered with Budapest’s Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME)’s Innovation Center launched the Conscious Textile Group to help explore innovative ways to use post-production textiles in a circular manner.  They collaborate with Rent the Runway and TheRealReal to extend the life of their garments through consignment and are looking to launch their own white-label solution.  In 2022 they partnered with SCRAP NYC sending items beyond repair here instead of to the landfill.  SCRAP’s network of collection, sorting, sanitizing, reselling, and fiber recycling partners allows brands to responsibly keep items in circulation.  They have increased the use of FSC certified materials to 99% for cellulose-based packaging and introduced recycled polybags and TIPA home compostable packaging.  They use recycled plastic transit hangers and switched out their desiccant to bentonite clay, produced without the use of chemicals and water.  Nanushka offers RePack, a reusable and returnable packaging alternative made from recycled materials, with a 12% increase in use since 2020 as the demand for renewable packaging increases.  In 2020 they introduced Digital ID QR codes in their products, discrete, scannable codes that provide detailed composition, traceability, care, certifications, and styling tips. This technology allows for instant authentication upon circular resell. 

Nanushka believes it is fundamental to ensure workers rights, diversity & inclusion, equality and freedom are championed and maintained thus it is their mission to establish a culture of transparency, participation, and accountability for both themselves and the luxury fashion industry as a whole.  In 2020 they established a Code of Conduct and Supplier Manual using the ETI Base Code and International Labour Organization Guidelines outlining their requirements and expectations of themselves as well as businesses they partner with.  In addition to a goal of achieving full transparency and traceability by 2025 they are building a social compliance and responsibility program to ensure their suppliers are inline with their values. 63% of their manufacturers are within 300 km of their headquarters allowing them to build and maintain relationships with key partners while supporting the local economy and reducing emissions overall.  In 2022 they were recognized as brand of their year in Drapers Sustainable Fashion Awards which promotes brands that are adopting industry best practices and leading the way in sustainability, accelerating transformation through collaboration, circularity and transparency.  They partner with Noha Studio to create employment opportunities for women in the Hungarian village of Terény with an aim to empower women, reduce inequalities and support local communities.  Additionally this project phases out plastic detailing, replacing it with organic, handcrafted finishes.  They partnered with the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta and worked with Budapest’s Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design to support the Ukrainian refugees. Nanushka employees are offered paid volunteer days and encouraged to give back to their communities. 

Though its main hub is in Jaipur, India, Pink City Prints collaborates with specialist artisans in regions all across Northern India, celebrating the traditional craft specific to the local region.  This practice has opened up across the world, partnering with cashmere suppliers and European sandal makers as the brand grows.  This investment in local communities in a pillar the brand was founded on, preserving the traditional crafts, techniques, and ways of life that have been passed down for generations.  They work to preserve the age old arts, each done by hand adding a beautiful human touch through small variations.  Hand Block Printing, unique to Chhipa, begins with a block of wood that is hand carved, dipped in trays of dye then stamped to the fabric one at a time.  Some designs require five layers of color from five carved blocks. This technique has been practiced for around 500 years in Rajasthan.  Accounting for 95% of the world’s hand woven fabric, Hand Looming produces a beautiful and richly soft texture in the villages outside of Kolkata.  The Hand Loomed fabric for a single dress may take an entire day once the cotton is hand-spun, hand-dyed and delivered to the weaver’s home.  Each of Pink City Prints embroidery pieces are sewn by hand and takes up to three days to complete by highly specialized artisans capable of intense concentration and impeccable attention to detail.  Hand Screen Printing, dating back to 960CE, this technique uses hand drawn and cut stencils layered on a silk or mesh screen.  Like block printing, this technique requires artisanal dedication to beautifully layer colors within each pattern.        

Pink City Prints sources natural fabrics with both the environment and people in mind.  All of their cotton is GOTS certified organic, meaning their farmers work to the highest ethical and environmental standards with no pesticides or any other harsh chemicals.  Their pieces are only ever handmade in small batches using locally sourced materials, this allows for the artisans to ensure quality and avoids overproduction.  Old stock and samples are sold or donated and any scraps are upcycled for use in their packaging or salvaged accessories ensuring nothing ends up in a landfill.  And with acknowledgment of what it takes to get you their product, they offset shipping carbon emissions to all customers.

In addition to prioritizing small batch production and the use of natural silks and artisanal jacquards intended to be worn, loved, and passed down, Saloni is committed to their Pack4good Policy by influencing, supporting, and holding suppliers accountable for the supply chains of all fabric, paper, and packaging. In collaboration with Canopy they take a strong stance in protecting ancient forests encouraging the advancement of packaging and paper that reduce environmental and social impacts and put a focus on agricultural fibers like wheat and straw, and recycled content at commercial scale production. They work to eliminate sourcing from suppliers that are logging forests illegally, tree plantations, or in conflict with First Nations/tribal/indigenous peoples’ community rights and request suppliers to acknowledge the Indigenous and rural community’s legal, customary or user rights to their territories, land, and resources and have resolved any and all complaints or conflicts. They give preference to suppliers who are limiting the loss of high carbon stock forest and to those who actively reduce their greenhouse gas footprint and maintain or restore forests that function to regulate the flow and purity of water at all levels. Whenever possible, they request that all fabric, packaging and paper is sourced from responsibly managed forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification system. 

Each year Saloni reviews their internal practices to identify areas of reduction, re-use, or redesign. They have increased digital communication, marketing, and accounting systems, and switched to BPA/BPS free and non phenol receipts for instore use as well as reusable shipping boxes. They have redesigned their e-commerce operations to minimize paper use and give preference to suppliers using chlorine free bleaching. As early adopters of innovations around researching and circular economy practices they prioritize the purchase of man-made cellulose that include a minimum of 50% innovative fiber sourcing with the goal of a closed-loop solution by 2025.

Skall Studio continually challenges themselves to be a changemaker within the fashion industry, constantly pushing themselves in every area of their business.  They use mono-materials (made of a single fiber) and natural materials like organic, GOTS certified cotton, and eco-friendly linen.  Their denim is GOTS Certified and washed via low impact machinery using minimal water and energy.  They work with a closed loop water-filtration system, raw denim, and lasers rather than bleaching which according to the EIM score, their denim is classified with a low impact score.  They use Corozo buttons made of nut shells on all outerwear and tailored styles.  With the founders being vegetarian, they do not use fur or leather in any collection.  Wool is sourced from organic Danish sheep from the Hjelhold Spinning Mill, Merino wool certified mulesing-free from Italy, and MWool from recycled wool from Italian textile supplier Manteco and is GRS-Certified.  

Skall Studio values craftsmanship, supporting cultures with historical roots in these textile crafts.  They work collaboratively with knitwear makers in Denmark and Indian weavers.  Strong relationships with their manufacturing partners allows them to make clothing built to last in terms of quality and design.  This allows them to release two collections per year, decreasing CO2 and overproduction that contributes to landfills.  They also source fabrics in the same country they are produced in to avoid excess transport emissions.  By keeping the supply chain transparent they are able to trace each step of the production process.  Ensuring suppliers and factories are upholding the work conditions for our Code of Conduct.  Skall Studio works with a number of charities and initiatives to do their part to give back including Plastic Change, LittleBigHelp, World Animal Protection, and Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

SLEEPER is deeply committed to honesty, transparency, and giving back.  Based in Ukraine this mid-luxury line is handmade using minimal equipment in production to reduce carbon emissions. Their production is “zero waste” only making as many items as they can sell and giving the left-over fabric to their tailor who teaches local children the craft of cutting and sewing.  This commitment to slow fashion is also highlighted by their use of natural materials like silk, linen, and viscoses with a goal of 100% of their materials being biodegradable by 2030.  They use the guidance of their Partnership and Suppliers’ Sustainability Policy to regulate the basic principles of company conduct in terms of respecting human rights and law, caring for the health of employees and environment, sustainable production and consumption, as well as ethical principles of business conduct.  They clearly prioritize decent working conditions: safe jobs, employment records, competitive wages, & paid vacations, following the principles of equality and inclusivity in their employment process. 

Since the beginning, SLEEPER has been giving back to the community and plays an important role in their company’s identity, which is why they began the SLEEPER FOUNDATION charity fund.  They have donated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2023 for prosthetics for Ukrainians as well as infusion syringe pumps for children’s medical care.  In 2023 they began working with the Children of Heros to support children who lost their parents during the war.  They have been working with Pink October since 2016 donating funds, more than $56,000 for breast cancer treatment and support.  They also work with charities like Red Seam to help Ukrainian women recover and feel femininity again during this difficult time, they also supply medical underwear to rehabilitation facilities.  In April 2020 and 2021 they joined the global initiative for Autism Awareness Day and donated to Blue April’s Happy Today.  In April 2022, SLEEPER held a charity initiative “Children are Our Future” to support children affected by the war and was able to donate to the largest Ukrainian children’s hospital. 

SLVRLAKE Denim is designed and made to order locally in Los Angeles using a high proportion of low impact materials like GOTS certified organic cotton that help limit chemicals, water usage, and wastewater throughout the supply chain.  They proudly comply with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act to address enslavement and human trafficking.

The . Garment is upfront with its acknowledgement of the nuances of sustainability.  Their belief is that "Sustainability is about owning less by buying right" and understand that producing new garments is not sustainable - instead they take great responsibility in reducing their environmental impact.

They take great care to design a product with as little impact as possible, using responsibly sourced, natural, recycled fabrics, but also understand that no matter how hard they try there will always be a carbon footprint associated with each.  They calculate the CO2 impact of each garment they produce and offset it through the production process.  Additionally, they readily share the garment maker and fabric maker of each style as they are all 100% traced and their suppliers strictly follow their code of conduct.  The Garment is committed to running a responsible business and created their code of conduct based on internationally  agreed conventions, including but not limited to: The International Labour Organisation’s Declaration of the Fundamental Principles and Right at Work; The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; and the UN Global Compact’s 10 Principles.  This ensures their products are made free of trafficking, forced labor, or child labor, with regulations for anti-corruption, climate change, and animal welfare, and includes standards of wages and required time off. 

From the beginning they have been a part of 1% For The Planet, donating 1% of their annual sales to non-profit organizations that protect the planet, ecosystems, and wildlife.  They also contribute to Sea Trees to plant 4340 mangrove trees in the Biak Island region of Indonesia.    

Ancient Greek Sandals celebrate their Grecian heritage using traditional techniques that have existed for centuries.  Raw leathers, surplus leathers, and upcycled materials that are tanned naturally and chemically free and pieces are only stitched delicately when needed.  These sandals are handmade locally by skilled craftsmen keeping local artisanal traditions and practices alive.