12 Ethical Outfit Inspirations for Valentine’s Day

OhSevenDays was started by Australian-Canadian Megam Mummery to promote slow fashion and the “power of circularity”. Based in Istanbul, the brand reclaims end of roll fabrics from the city’s garment factories and creates sharp, everyday womenswear that’s as wearable as it is ethical. This blouse is made from vegan silk and if you look closely, you’ll notice the pattern is perfect for, ah, lovers.

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Silky smooth and super comfortable, HERTH’s silk trousers will pair perfectly with OhSevenDay’s blouse. Made from 100% GOTS-certified organic silk sourced from Como, this top is cut with a relaxed fit and shaped in a sleek silhouette with a round neck and long sleeves.

HERTH is an Italian brand whose design philosophy combines sustainability and ethics with timeless aesthetics. It promotes slow fashion, creating contemporary pieces characterised by clean silhouettes with meticulous attention to detail. Crafted by artisans with only the finest materials, it embodies effortless luxury.

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If you’re looking for the perfect dress for your date, look no further. The Camille Dress is crafted from TENCEL™ and cupro, and features a gorgeous cowl bodice. Whimsy + Row is an eco-conscious lifestyle brand born out of a love for quality goods and more sustainable practices. Since 2014, its mission has been to provide ease and elegance for the modern, consciously-minded woman.

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Blazers are a wardrobe staple. They require little to no styling, and make it super easy to look put together. Dress them up with some heels or boots (see below), or go for a casual vibe with sneakers. In short, the perfect Valentine’s Day companion.

Ministry of Supply is a Cambridge based brand that features sharp, high performing comfortable clothes. This high-tech blazer is designed to outperform classic wool in every situation. Its resilient stretch fabric that retains its crisp lines is a soft-yet-strong fibre that’s machine washable and wrinkle-free, and comprises a modern fit that’s form flattering and sharp. What more could you ask from a blazer?

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With its wide leg silhouette, ABLE’s Maude jumpsuit is as versatile as it is stylish. Wear it on its own to make a statement or pair it with a blouse underneath. Wear with your favorite sweater or jacket on top for an effortless look.

ABLE is a US-based clothing and accessories brand that works with communities all over the world to make a meaningful impact, producing slow fashion that pays a living wage to women who have faced extraordinary circumstances. It uses eco-friendly materials, and reuses water and materials to minimise waste. With thoughtful design and a level of quality that guarantees its products for life, its pieces aren’t just an investment for your wardrobe, they are an investment in women around the world.

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Unrecorded is an independent clothing brand from the Netherlands that represents a new wave of unisex brands that are rebelling against the nature of fast fashion. Unrecorded is passionate about style and produces apparel using eco-friendly materials.

Its range includes items that are all year-round essentials suitable for any wardrobe, like the Oxford Shirt, a date night classic, available in white and 9 other versatile colours.

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If you’re looking to complete your outfit with a pair of classic, elegant and vegan pair of boots, then look no further than Good Guys’ Oliver.

Good Guys creates cruelty-free shoes for women and men, founded and designed by Marion Hanania in Paris. Through Good Guys, Hanania aims to create the perfect cruelty-free, made in Europe closet, where no animal product is involved, and the production guarantees fair trade working conditions.

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Add a touch of color to your look with AERA’s high-heeled slingback sandals.

AERA is a US vegan luxury shoe brand, making footwear without the footprint. Its shoes are certified Vegan. The brand went to great lengths to ensure that all components are made from non-animal ingredients, yet still maintain the quality and style expected from a luxury shoe.

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How fitting (and adorable) is this ARTICLE22 necklace? Whether it’s with your SO, your friends, your family, your pets, everybody deserves to be loved and spooned on V-Day and every day. Every piece of ARTICLE22 jewellery is locally handcrafted in Laos using recycled materials from Vietnam War bombs, plane parts, military hardware, and other aluminium scraps.

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Discreet and classy these versatile, gold huggies will finish off your outfit really nicely. Plus, they’re great for all types of piercings and are so smooth, you’ll hardly notice you’re wearing them.

Radically wearable jewellery. Queer owned and featuring minimalist designs made from reclaimed materials, Automic Gold is setting new standards for ethical jewellery.

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Filippa K was built in Stockholm in 1993, on a backbone of entrepreneurial strength focused on style, simplicity and quality. It uses organic cotton and linen and recycles off-cuts created during the manufacturing process. The brand is also certified as ‘good’ by the Fair Wear Foundation and makes efforts to follow the Fair Wear Responsible Code of Labour.

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LA-based Reformation creates killer clothes that don’t kill the environment. The brand also ensures that a large proportion of its suppliers pay a living wage.

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