Top 17 Brands Doing Y2K Fashion More Sustainably

Canadian brand Frankie Collective is dedicated to innovating women’s streetwear while setting a standard for sustainability in the fashion industry. It takes inspiration from 90’s staples and reworks vintage garments to push the boundaries of contemporary style, like in the latest drop of Nike patchwork sweatshorts sets.

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Y2K loves a bit of mesh, so this Sexy Back Top from 337 BRAND ticks our boxes. 337 BRAND’s leisurewear is designed to make you feel at ease, always. Inspired by nature, comfort, and kindness, the brand introduces effortless style clothing made from lower-impact materials.

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Streetwear without sweatshops, that’s the motto of this British 100% plant-based and cruelty-free streetwear apparel brand. Tap into the streetwear side of Y2K fashion with this bold print vegan hoodie.

Find Plant Faced Clothing in sizes XS-2XL.

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This Byron Bay retailer is a must-see if you’re looking to stay more sustainable with an on-trend closet. From layerable basic tanks to ’90s dresses, Afends offers a large variety of items without giving you the guilt of contributing to fast fashion practices. It uses organic and more responsible materials as well as renewable energy, limiting environmental impact.

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Looking for the perfect Y2K jeans? Look no further⁠—we’ve found the pair for you. Check out these Flared Hazen Jeans from MUD Jeans, a sustainable Dutch brand that uses GOTS certified organic cotton and recycled cotton. The brand’s central focus is on sustainability and it provides services like repairs or even a jeans rental service.

MUD Jeans are available in a range of sizes, usually from W25 L30-W33 L32 for women and W28 L34-W36 L34 for men.

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While Mashu’s price range is a little on the higher end, the British brand creates high-quality accessories, specialising in luxury handbags. The Philippa Black Silver is a great addition to your wardrobe, complete with a removable strap and magnetic closure for your versatile needs. All of Mashu’s products are vegan and handmade in Athens, Greece.

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Looking for accessories to complete your fit? Try this bold belt offered in a range of cute colours from Lucy & Yak, an independent brand with handmade products. With a range for both men and women, this UK brand will brighten up your day.

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If you’ve been looking for some statement pieces, take a look at Dazey LA. Offering apparel and accessories with hand drawn designs (like this Satin Bandana), the product range has a lot to offer for that extra oomph piece in your closet. Additionally, the brand manufactures locally for a smaller carbon footprint and traces all of its supply chain in the final stage of production.

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Nube is a US based clothing label that features minimal construction with exciting colours. By prioritising patterns and designs that create less waste, and working with artists, rag traders and more, it helps turn fabric scraps into something new, and its carbon footprint is reduced thanks to local manufacturing. It has a range of ready-to-wear Y2K fashion items, but we love the brightly-coloured scrunchies throwback.

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WALD Berlin is a clothing line that aims to empower people with jewellery made by the brand’s fairtrade collective in Germany. This collaboration with Frollein Herr brings us ‘90s colourful charms realness. Pop them on the brand’s gold necklace or bracelet and complete your Y2K look.

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LUNA & ROSE is a lifestyle accessories label that houses beautiful jewellery made from 99% recycled silver and more. These retro goldie sunnies are sure to turn heads!

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With chunky shoes being back in style, these vegan wave sneakers are a great investment that’ll last you for a long time to come. Its shoes are entirely designed and manufactured in Italy, and its clothing range is made from lower-impact fabrics like organic cotton.

Find the shoes in sizes 34-42.

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With Converse coming back in raging style, Etiko’s black hi-tops are a great more responsibke alternative. The Australian brand uses Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) cotton and is transparent about its entire supply chain. On top of that, the entire product range is vegan.

Offered in sizes UK 3-UK 13.

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Check out this Spanish sneaker brand’s retro 90’s collection for the perfect Y2K kicks. Flamingos’ Life footwear is fully vegan and made out of recycled and biodegradable materials, including bamboo and organic cotton.

Find sizes 36-46.

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These vegan ballet flats with an ankle strap give a sweet edge to your look in any season. NAE is a Portuguese footwear, bags, and accessories brand using innovative materials to create goods with “No Animal Exploitation”. Its lower-impact materials include recycled PET from bottles, OEKO-TEX® certified microfibres, recycled car tyres, natural cork, recycled thermoplastic, and even pineapple leaf fibre.

Find most of the shoes in sizes 36 to 46.

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