Stay Cool With These 17 Sustainable Summer Essentials

What’s a summer wardrobe without a basic white tee? Made from organically grown bamboo, Boody is a clothing brand that supports the trend for all things green and ethical. This crew neck—like all of its pieces—is ultra-soft and breathable, and can pair with just about any outfit. We stan some reusability. Find the range in sizes XS-3XL.

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éclipse creates climate control UPF 50+ clothing essentials and accessories, like this men’s tee that comes in a variety of classic (and not so classic) colourways. It’s the perfect layering top that protects you from harmful rays, warming and cooling as needed. How cool is that? The brand caters to women and children as well, so nab a shirt for the whole family!

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Another leader when it comes to ethical fashion, No Nasties makes simple and stylish clothing from Fairtrade organic cotton in India where it is actively working to grow the ethical consumer market. This elegant flowy top is made from 100% organic cotton, and suits everybody, which has our full support!

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Outland Denim makes premium denim jeans and offers ethical employment opportunities for women rescued from human trafficking in Cambodia. Designed to flatter your natural shape, these high-rise ethical denim shorts are a must-have for warmer weather! Find most of the brand’s range in US sizes 22-34.

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Made locally in California, Vitamin A’s collections of swimwear and loungewear use a high proportion of eco-friendly materials, including recycled nylon. The brand also uses a waterless process to print its designs with, reducing its chemical and water usage! Catch us wearing these mega cute and comfy shorts on the daily.

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A.BCH is a Melbourne-based, Australian-made fashion label for individuals who care about garment provenance. It utilises renewable, organic, and recycled materials. Find the range in sizes XS-XL, or customise to fit you.

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Christy Dawn is a minimalist showroom for vintage-inspired women’s clothing and footwear, locally made with surplus fabric. The brand rates ‘Great’, making it a fabulous boho option for your wardrobe. Breeze through summer events in this gorgeous floral number that is bra-friendly and available in extended sizing. Find the clothes in standard sizes XS-XL, or shop the Extended and Petite collections.

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There’s just something about wearing white in warm weather (excuse the alliteration), and we can’t get enough of this sustainable white dress. Mother of Pearl is a sustainable and ethical luxury womenswear and accessories designer brand that celebrates individuality and authenticity. The brand uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including organic cotton and ensures the payment of a living wage across some of its supply chain.

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Little Emperor creates unique, functional, and hard-wearing clothing for children. Its affordable clothing is made from environmentally friendly organic cotton, and every garment is designed in Sydney, and made in a Sedex approved factory ensuring living wages and safe working conditions for factory workers. We love this adorable and playful dress which features a stylish flutter sleeve, perfect for keeping cool in summer.

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Etiko is a designer of organic, eco-friendly, and fair trade clothing and shoes. The brand’s range of unisex natural rubber thongs (or flip-flops, if you prefer) come in a variety of colours that all support a good cause. Classic black matches with anything and supports ocean conservation in partnership with Sea Shepherd!

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Noah creates cruelty-free and 100% vegan shoes and accessories. Hand-crafted in Italy, which reduces its carbon footprint, the brand uses a small proportion of eco-friendly materials in its high-quality and long-lasting shoes. These graceful sandals with an elasticated ankle-strap are the perfect choice for a hot summer‘s day.

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Fashion and sustainability can go together and Womsh is the footwear brand that proves it. Its sneakers are entirely designed and manufactured in Italy. These gorgeous vegan classic white sneakers are made with appleskin and recyclable rubber, so you can walk the talk in your sustainable shoes with just about any outfit.

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soleRebels showcases Ethiopian artisan talents with the traditional ‘barabasso’ (Ethiopian recycled tire) shoe. By ethically employing dozens of talented artists, the brand is able to provide medical benefits and education funds for employees and their families, offering wages 3 times the industry average. The range of classic ballet flats made from organic hand-woven cotton are too cute to pass up, and they come in a variety of colours like this gorgeous Coffee Brown. You can also ask for free arch support and have them custom-sized!

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Svala creates luxury designer vegan handbags, purses, bags, and totes. Each bag is handcrafted sustainably and ethically in LA with high-quality, premium vegan leather PU, cork, and Piñatex. We’re drooling over this natural cork backpack-cum-handbag that is biodegradable and effortlessly versatile!

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SAYA Designs creates beautifully unique, handcrafted hair sticks, hair slides, and hair forks from wood salvaged from plantations. The brand includes super helpful tips and guides on using all the different products on their website, even for those of us with curls! The Tapioca Leaf works perfectly for long, thick hair and we absolutely love it—just remember to keep it away from water!

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Independent, handmade, and ethical, we love Lucy & Yak’s playful take on the bucket hat. With a range for both men and women, this UK brand will brighten up your whole summer!

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Raven + Lily supports local female artisans to create handmade jewellery, bags, and homewares. This US brand's products are eco-friendly and empower communities through fair wages, healthcare, and education.

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