Sustainable Fashion Brands That Won’t Break the Bank

In 2024, shopping sustainably has never been more accessible. But how do you buy earth-friendly items without going broke? It’s easier than you think. Here, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourite under-the-radar brands that serve some serious style for less than $1,000.

Fanfare

Country of origin: England Price range: $95–$410 Must-have: High Waisted Organic & Recycled Floral Trim Blue Jeans, $340 Specialty: Instead of reaching for a statement top, try an opulent pair of jeans. All of Fanfare’s denim is made from either dead stock or recycled or organic materials and then finished off with a fanciful flourish, making it the perfect going-out alternative. Instagram: @FanfareLabel

Anny Nord

Country of origin: Sweden Price range: $145–$910 Must-have: Maniac booties, $500 Specialty: This Emily Ratajkowski-approved brand has become a celeb favourite for its effortless approach to footwear. Based in the coastal town of Båstad, Sweden, Anny Nord has removed all plastic from its packaging and only uses leathers from tanneries that have been certified by Leather Working Group, an environmental-advocacy organization. Instagram: @AnnyNordShoes

Themoirè

Country of origin: Italy Price range: $350–$820 Must-have: Bios, $685 Specialty: While Themoirè might take a minimalist approach to design, it is doing the most when it comes to sustainable materials. In the past, the brand has used fabrics made from apples, coffee, pineapples, cactus, cork and so much more. How do you say “gimme gimme” in Italian? Instagram: @Themoire

So-Le Studio

Country of origin: Italy Price range: $100–$670 Must-have: Not a Knot, $400 Specialty: What do you do with leftover leather? Simple: Turn it into statement jewellery. But don’t be fooled by the size of So-Le Studio’s pieces. Designed for comfort, they are unexpectedly light and practical, at less than five grams per earring. Instagram: @So_Le.Studio

&Or

Country of origin: Canada Price range: $160–$680 Must-haves: Tank 01, $235, and Skirt 01, $375 Specialty: Luxurious knits made with super-soft yarn and responsibly sourced fabric? Yes, please! Consider this capsule collection of tops, skirts, shorts and jackets a chicer substitute for your sweats or your (now very worn out) lockdown loungewear. Instagram: @And.Or.Collective

Farm Rio

Country of origin: Brazil Price range: $95–$985 Must-have: Black Stitched Flowers Long Sleeve Mini Dress, $380 Specialty: Proving that sustainability doesn’t necessarily equal simplicity, this Brazilian brand uses bold colours and patterns to celebrate its founders’ South American heritage. Besides using responsible materials, Farm Rio also makes a donation to One Tree Planted for every purchase to help with reforestation efforts in its home country. Instagram: @FarmRio

This article first appeared in FASHION’s April 2024 issue. Find out more here.