Power Dressing: Our Favourite Ethical Blazers

nu-in is a European brand that features activewear, loungewear, and underwear collections, as well as trend-led men's and women's ranges. It prioritises the planet by using a high proportion of eco-friendly materials, and reuses offcuts to minimise textile waste. The brand is inclusively sized, and features an extended sizing range up to 6XL!

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The original and best, Katharine Hamnett has been leading the charge for ethical fashion since the 1980s  – the first time power dressing was a thing. We love her activist t-shirts as well as her activism (check out her recent interview on the Wardrobe Crisis podcast). This beautiful blazer is made with bright and bold red organic cotton.

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Australian fashion icon Bianca Spender has long been a go-to designer for elegant, beautifully made clothes. Bianca Spender’s garments are made ethically in Australia, and the label uses some eco-materials, including recycled textiles. Dress to impress in this marshmallow pink androgenous blazer.

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Amsterdam-based Noumenon makes beautiful clothes with the most sustainable fabrics. The brand’s collection is vegan, uses GOTS certified organic textiles, and manufactures in Europe to reduce CO2. This oversized double-breasted white number is perfect for day and night. It’s made in Lithuania from 100% organic cotton.

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VETTA is the master of the capsule wardrobe. On its website you can shop by item, or by pre-curated capsule, ensuring you have an adaptable, stylish wardrobe to wear at any time. VETTA’s collection is designed and made in the USA, using ethical factories and materials. This blazer dress is the definition of versatile, with removable sleeves that can turn it into a vest as well!

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Arielle is a small label from NYC that creates collections of sustainable womenswear that are both thoughtful and luxurious. Made from delightful Irish linen and Tencel, this garment is called the Power Jacket, for obvious reasons. Arielle gets all the details right, too, with upcycled mollusc shell buttons.

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