Our Top 23 Timeless and Sustainable Wardrobe Essentials

Made in a Fair Trade Certified factory, Knickey’s organic cotton underwear sets are some of the best in the sustainable market. Taking it a step further, the brand has also partnered with an NYC non-profit to recycle old undergarments, turning the fibres into insulation and rug pads. Sending in your old undies will not only help cut down on the number of fibres that wind up in the landfill but give you the freedom to buy new, eco-conscious sets. We love this Starter Set, which allows you to get a range of rises and coverage—all in one hue or a custom assortment from Knickey’s core and limited-edition colours.

Find most items in sizes 2XS to 3XL.

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And let’s not forget those who like boxers! This organic cotton starter pack is perfect as it contains two boxers AND 2 pairs of socks! Organic Basics offers high-quality, sustainable fashion basics for men and women in organic materials. It also recently launched its first sustainable denim collection! The Denmark-based brand puts sustainable thinking at the centre of everything—it only chooses fabrics that care for our environment and only partners with factories that care about their impact.

Organic Basics clothes are available in sizes XS-XL.

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Boody is an Australian brand that creates beautifully soft, everyday essentials designed to deliver pure comfort while not sacrificing your values. Designed to make you push even harder, the brand’s Everyday Ankle Socks are a must-have in your socks drawer. Boody’s unique bamboo blend is naturally comfortable and moisture-wicking, so you stay fresh while working out. As a bonus, the brand uses entirely animal-free materials in all its pieces!

Find the socks in size 3-9.

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If you’re looking for a basic, classic, timeless, sturdy white t-shirt, then look no further than Yes Friends! Yes Friends is a UK-based fashion brand that creates sustainable, ethical, and affordable clothing for everyone. Yes Friends’ t-shirts cost less than £4 to make, and the brand only charges £7.99. Using large scale production and direct to consumer margins means Yes Friends can charge you an affordable price for a sustainable and ethical t-shirt. Note that you can currently only join the waitlist, but the online shop should be reopening in November.

Find the tees in sizes 2XS to 2XL.

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Black t-shirts are the perfect sustainable wardrobe essential—they can be paired with pretty much anything. We love this one by The Classic T-Shirt Company, made from 100% pre-shrunk GOTS organic cotton in Los Angeles. The Classic T-Shirt Company is a US brand that creates premium tees and ethical t-shirts with luxury and integrity. All of its products are GOTS certified organic cotton, and it does not use any animal products.

The Classic T-Shirt Company’s range is available in US sizes XS-3XL.

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Unrecorded is an independent unisex clothing brand from the Netherlands that represents a new wave of rebelling against fast fashion’s nature. The brand is passionate about style and produces apparel using eco-friendly materials. Its range includes year-round items suitable for any wardrobe, like this blue Oxford shirt.

Find it in sizes XS-2XL.

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We don’t know about you, but we feel like adding this white shirt to our wardrobe, like yesterday?! This blouse is not only a great staple, but it also uses 91% less water than a shirt made with a conventional fibre would! Affordable, ethical, and on-trend. Germany’s Armedangels gets a ‘Great’ rating overall from us. The brand covers all the basics for women, men, and kids. Armedangels’ quality and long-lasting pieces are made from eco-friendly and certified materials, like Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified cotton. The brand also adopted the Fair Wear Foundation Code of Conduct to protect its workers abroad.

Its products are available in sizes XS-XL.

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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. This turtleneck is made from organic cotton in Australia and is great for layering underneath a sweater or shirt.

Find the range in sizes XS-XL, or customise to fit you!

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If you are looking for a super soft and cuddly sweater, look no longer—L’Envers has made it for you. The LUCIE is a true cloud of comfort with its lovely oversized sleeves. L’Envers’ mission is to design fewer pieces made in a better way. Specialising in knitwear, this Spanish brand believes in mindful, careful, and slow consumption, offering timeless editions guided by conscious, sustainable materials.

You can find the knitted collection in sizes XS to XL or even customise your piece.

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Hopaal makes simple, timeless clothing for women and men. We give the brand a ‘Great’ rating for the environment, in part thanks to its use of 100% recycled materials, like in this sweater, made from 100% recycled merino wool. The brand even stocks Guppy wash bags so you can be sure you’re not sending microfibres into the ocean when you do your laundry. Hopaal also takes care of workers, paying a living wage at the final stage of production. This is an excellent example of a brand that puts ethics at the heart of the business without compromising style.

Find the range in XS-XL.

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Yep, you read that right—Opera Campi created a blazer made from hemp, perfect for our list of sustainable wardrobe essentials. The Herotex technology makes this jacket breathable and thermo-regulating all year round, as well as anti-odour and anti-wrinkle! Founded in 2017, Italian brand Opera Campi creates premium quality garments from locally sourced raw materials. Using a balanced approach to sustainability, the brand makes conscious choices throughout its supply chain and donates 4% of its profits to social causes.

Opera Campi is inclusively sized from 3XS-3XL.

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You can’t go wrong with a black blazer: it can be dressed up, dressed down, it can be layered, worn without anything underneath. It’s simply a good basic to have in your wardrobe. Baukjen is a London-based womenswear brand, with a focus on environmental, ethical, and sustainable style. Its clothes are designed for you, designed for good.

Find the range in sizes XS-L.

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Dutch denim brand MUD Jeans is all about sustainability. Not only does it offer a repair service, but it also provides a rental service where you can lease a pair of jeans for up to a year! MUD Jeans uses a combination of GOTS certified organic cotton and post-consumer recycled cotton. This unisex denim jacket is a timeless piece made sustainably. It’s perfect if you need to add an extra layer or for a total denim look.

MUD Jeans jackets are available in XS to 2XL.

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Another timeless classic, this wool coat is great for the colder months and keeps you warm when it’s cold and windy outside! “Love Fashion, Think Organic, Be Responsible” are the maxims of LANIUS. The German brand uses eco-friendly materials, like GOTS certified cotton. All LANIUS facilities are SA8000 certified, and it is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation.

LANIUS’ clothes are available in EU sizes 34-44.

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Same timeless classic, but this time made from 100% Recycled GRS Certified Post Consumer Wool. ASKET has been creating timeless wardrobe essentials since 2015 with revolutionary sizing and fair pricing. The brand disregards seasonal collections, cuts out all the middlemen, and only sells directly to you—putting its entire focus on building a single permanent collection.

Find the range in sizes XS-XL.

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What list of sustainable wardrobe essentials would be complete without trusty jeans? Nudie Jeans gives you the naked truth about denim! The brand’s use of eco-friendly materials such as 100% organic cotton limits the amount of chemicals, water, and wastewater used in production. These sustainable jeans are made in lightweight, super-stretch organic denim, making them the perfect pair of denim jeans for your wardrobe. Note the brand does use wool and leather without stating its sources.

Find most jeans in 32/30-38/34 (Men’s).

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Wide leg pants are all the rage, and they have been making a comeback into our wardrobes—this pair by Mila.Vert is super versatile, comfortable, and stylish. Love! Mila.Vert offers timeless, minimal, and chic clothing, adding sophisticated details that give the garments a modern feel. The Slovenia-based brand wants to make desirable clothing, avoiding the ethical and environmental issues that the fashion industry represents.

Find the garments in sizes XS-XL, or make a custom fit order free of charge!

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The truth is everyone needs to have a good pair of basic chinos in their wardrobe. These chinos by Portuguese brand ISTO. are made from organic cotton and available in 4 colours: white, navy, khaki, and olive green, so you’re bound to find one you like. ISTO.’s mandate is simple: create clothes to transcend the seasons and work as staple items in your wardrobe all year round. It has one single collection and pursues quality over quantity to try and make its items permanently available. It uses organic and natural materials and is incredibly transparent in showing you the actual cost of your clothes when you purchase a piece for your wardrobe.

The range is offered in XS-XL.

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Little Black Dresses are fabulous and all, but the Lola Wrap Dress is what our dreams are made of. This gorgeous dress is made from Tencel and Cupro. Plus, by buying this dress, you’re helping save 223 hours of bulb energy. Whimsy + Row is an eco-conscious lifestyle brand born out of a love for quality goods and sustainable practices. Since 2014, its mission has been to provide ease and elegance for the modern, sustainable woman. Whimsy + Row utilises deadstock fabric, and by limiting each garment to short runs, the brand also reduces packaging waste and takes care of precious water resources.

Find most products in XS-XL.

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Afends is an Australia-based fashion brand leading the way in organic hemp fashion, using renewable energy in its supply chain to reduce its climate impact. The brand also uses other eco-friendly materials, like in this silky-soft skirt made from 100% GRS Certified Recycled Rayon Satin.

You can find the full range in sizes XS-XL.

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Flamingos’ Life creates 100% animal-free sneakers for men and women. This classic all-white pair is made from corn waste and bamboo. And when you buy one of these, you plant five trees in deforested areas in collaboration with the NGO “Eden Reforestation Projects”.

Find the range in sizes 36-46.

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Classic black rock’n’roll boot, check! Low heeled, check! Vegan, check! Sustainable, check! The Steffy boot by AERA has it all. AERA is a US vegan luxury shoe brand, making footwear without the footprint. 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.

Offered in sizes 35-42.

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And for those who prefer a cruelty free lace-up shoe, we present to you this classic AND vegan pair by NOAH. NOAH creates cruelty-free and 100% vegan shoes and accessories. This German brand’s high-quality and long-lasting shoes are hand-crafted in Italy, using a small proportion of eco-friendly material.

Find them in EU sizes 35-42.

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