Ethical fashion innovations are certainly on the rise more than ever and it's great to see the industry organizing around the things that matters such as the environment and the individuals who work to create the products themselves. There are a wide range of styles featured here from African prints to eco chic hemp materials.
A big trend within these ethical fashion innovations is certainly the use of recycling. Take Liz Alig, a brand that takes eco-friendly fabrics to make something new, unique and perhaps most importantly, wearable. The brand works with various partners in order to deliver the social aspect of their wide-ranging mission. Certainly, that is another current of ethical fashion innovations: there is absolutely no way to go at it alone. Whether it's a committed team or a full-force collaboration, it's about working together for the good of the world and creating positive social change.
78 Ethical Fashion Innovations
From African-Inspired Style to Artisan-Focused Designs:
Social Business Editor — May 22, 2014 — Social Good
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Eco-Conscious Alternatives
'Fashioning Change' Supports Ethical Substitutes to Popular Name Brands
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Colorful Cascading Jewelry
Live Worldly's Beleza Bib Necklace is Fun and Ethical
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Weaved Ethical Jewelry
Love Heals Plants Trees and Fosters Economic Development
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Eclectic Ethical Fashion
Upcycled 'Adamah Stein' Designs by Artisans in Senegal and Paris
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Sustainable Shoe Shops
'Made in Romans' Produces Ethically Manufactured Leather Goods for Locals
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Social Good Themed Shops
Story in New York City is Currently Focusing on Socially Conscious Retail
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Fairly Traded Bohemian Bags
The JADEtribe Line is Sustainable, Handmade and Natural
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Casually Conscious Fashion
'Groceries Apparel' Uses Textiles Like Recycled Plastic, Vintage Denim
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Socially Conscious Cotton Clothing
Buyfriend's 100% Organic Tees Promote Ethical Fashion
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Ethical Tribal Print Fashion
The Nicole Miller Indego Africa Collection Focuses on Fair Trade
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Ethical Engagement Rings
Ingle & Rhode Uses Conflict-Free Diamonds and Fair Trade Gold
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Online Ethical Retailers
SERRV Alleviates Poverty by Supporting Artisans from Around the World
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Ethically Refurbished Vests
Toronto-Based 'Local Buttons' Partners with Tailors in Haiti
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Socially Responsible Bangles
Alkemie Jewelry is Made from 100% Reclaimed Materials
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African-Inspired Fashion Styles
This SS13 Fair + True Collection Features Ethical Fashion Looks
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Online Sustainable Fashion Retailers
Modavanti Launches Cosmetics and Beauty Products
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Ethical Engagement Ring Designers
Fifi Bijoux Specializes in Fairly Traded Luxury Jewelry
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All-White Ethical Fashion Lines
NuoMi Shanghai is a Social Enterprise Founded by Bonita Lin Wen
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Upcycled Fair Trade Fashion
Liz Alig Links Consumers & Producers to Support Ethical Practices
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Slow Fashion Shoes
Po-Zu is an Ecological Company Offering Boots and Sandals
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Ethical Hand-Crafted Scarves
The Spring 2013 Collection by 'A Peace Treaty' is Vibrant and Bold
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Ethical Shopping Sites
Magnifeco is an Eco-Fashion Source Featuring All Things Socially Good
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Unstandardized Ethical Accessories
Not Mass Produced Promotes Beyond the Department Stores
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Socially Sustainable Fashion
'All of Us Revolution' Encourages Women to Rethink Consumption
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Worker-Focused Shoe Companies
'soleRebels' was Founded to Create Jobs in Ethiopian Communities
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Fashion-Savvy Sustainable Sandals
GreenSoul Shoes Works to Support Ethical Business Practices
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Ethical and Empowering Accessories
Tukula Provides Opportunity and Hope for Artisans in Uganda
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Altruistic Accessory Lines
Rising Tide Fair Trade Bags Provide Jobs For Under Served Women
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Ethical Web Boutiques
'Future:Standard' Offers Environmentally and Socially Responsible Clothing
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Vegan Brogue Shoes
Bourgeois Boheme Sells Ethical Footwear in a Range of Hip Styles
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Fair Trade Lifestyle Brands
People Tree is a Stylish Social Business Spearhead
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Humanitarian Fashion Lines
David Peck Takes Inspiration from and Gives Back to Ugandan Villagers
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Affordable Eco Fashion
'Pickled Green Clothing' Makes Sustainable Affordable Accessible
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Responsible Bedroom Slippers
The Chilote House Shoe is Eco and Ethically Principled
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Award-Winning Altruistic Fashion
Afia is a Chic Women's Clothing Line Sourced and Sewn in Ghana
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Family-Owned Social Businesses
Yala is a Lifestyle Company with Ethical Clothing and Accessories
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Portugal-Made Parisienne Shoes
The Equal for All Kickstarter Relaunches the Ethical Brand
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Slum Empowerment Fashion
Bachhara Makes Fair Trade, Ethical Silk Apparel in Bangladesh
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Ethical Metal Jewelry
Arabel Lebrusan Uses Recycled Gold and Silver in the Design Process
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Hip Handwoven Attire
Bhalo Employs Rural Bangladeshi Women to Produce Fair Trade Fashion
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Micro Loan Bikinis
RubyMoon Swimwear Donates its Profits to Female Entrepreneurs
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Rainforest Artisans
Chick Boss Jewelry Creates Employment Opportunities for Women in Guatemala
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Produce-Printed Onesies
The 'Bobo Choses' Clothing Line is Organic and Ethically Produced
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Fish Leather Straps
Sprout Watches Uses Biodegradable Materials and Mercury-Free Batteries
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100% Organic Eco Jeans
Nu Sells Raw Denim Made in Small, Ethical Factories in Turkey
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Ethical Handmade Apparel
Light Gives Heat Offers Beautiful Products and Restores Lives
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Fair Trade Weaving
WomenCraft Offers Ethical Employment in East Africa's Mafiga Matatu Area
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Feel Good Fashion Lines
Free Clothing Co Uses Ethical Materials And Donates To Good Causes
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Eco Chic Lifestyle Magazines
'Positive Luxury' Helps Customers Make Ethical Fashion Choices
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Charity-Supporting Kicks
GIDEON SHOES are Hand-Crafted in an Anti-Sweatshop Ethical Workplace
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Fairly Traded Fashion Lines
Good & Fair Clothing Uses Organic Materials and Pays Equitable Wages
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Fair Trade Underwear
Pants to Poverty is a Hip Social Enterprise That Raises “Underwearness"
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Buy Shoes, Give Back
When You Purchase 'TWINS for Peace' You Give a Pair to a Child in Need
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Retro-Style Eco Furs
Tracker Fashions That Channel the Pioneer Days in an Ethical Way
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Artisan-Infused Collections
Laura Siegel's Toronto Fashion Week Designs Feature Ethical Fabrics
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Pet-Saving Fashion
ecoCLOSET Provides Designer Clothing While Supporting Animal Rescue Groups
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Eco-Friendly Luxuries
'Style Will Save Us' Encourages Ethical Business Models
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Charity-Helping Hipster Fashion
Jedidiah Aligns Contemporary Clothing with Compassionate Endeavors
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Aid-Providing Designer Handbags
'Amykathryn' Supports At-Risk Women Throughout the World
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Ethical Pillow Dresses
Scarlet Threads Sells Vibrant Fashion to Create Employment in Rural China
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Vegan Fair Trade Ventures
Autonomie Project is Fashion That Doesn't Hurt the Wallet or the Planet
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Ethical Artisan-Empowering Organizations
Shopping for a Change is a Globally Minded Non-Profit
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Chic Fair Trade Clothing
Amana Provides Training and Jobs for Women in Morocco
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Upcycled African Fashion
afriCAN is Made by Artisans in South Africa for North America's Market
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Crafty Microfinance Blogs
Ahkun Takes a Different Approach with Local Artisans
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Painter-Inspired Catwalks
The Social Studio FW 2012 Collection is Exotic and Ethical
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Social Business TV Specials
The Dragons' Den Update Features Ethical Perfume Company The 7 Virtues
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Ugandan-Made Ethical Tees
'Forgotten Shirts' Supplies Style, Meaningful Work and a Chance to Live
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Charity-Supporting Tees
'This Shirt Helps' Lets Customers Choose What Matters to Them
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Ethical Silk Scarves
‘Cambodian Threads’ Gives School Supplies to Impoverished Kids
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Ethical Eco Retailers
The Offset Warehouse Online Store Makes a Cost-Effective Statement
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Ethical Sewing Workshops
Afesip Fair Fashion Creates Design and Clothing Products in Cambodia
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Ethical Vegetarian Footwear
The Beyond Skin Shoe Company Creates Vegan Friendly Kicks
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Socially Conscious Scarves
The Fairtrade Foundation Raises Awareness with Fair-Trade Fashion
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Socially Conscious Nuptials
Ethical Weddings is an Online Magazine Source for Virtuous Couples
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Humanitarian Product Developers
Red Button Design's Midomo Bracelet Provides Potable Water
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Poverty Alleviation Footwear
Oliberte Strives to Build a Middle Class in Africa
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Fair Trade Bulk Apparel
Epona Clothing Supplies Ethical Tees for Charities, Schools & Businesses
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Ancestor-Inspired Accessories
Wakami Helps Disconnected Communities Find Urban Markets
Weaved Ethical Jewelry
Love Heals Plants Trees and Fosters Economic Development
Chic Charitable Jewelry
The Joan B. Hornig Foundation Donates To The Buyer's Charity Of Choice
DIY Marble Scarves
This How-To Marble Scarf Tutorial is Fun and Colorful
Fairly Traded Bohemian Bags
The JADEtribe Line is Sustainable, Handmade and Natural
Social Project Shoes
Equal for All Develops Purpose-Driven Initiatives in Paris and Beyond
Customized Disney Princess Kicks
Etsy User 'Creativity in the Making' Hand Paints TOMS Shoes
Ethical Engagement Rings
Ingle & Rhode Uses Conflict-Free Diamonds and Fair Trade Gold
Global Street Art Sneakers
BucketFeet Shoes Support Artists and Empower Children
Ex-Con Bakeries
Dave's Killer Bread is a Quirky Social Business Giving Back with Gumption
Psychedelic Silk Scarves
These Creations from Eager & Vane are Full of Mind-Blowing Illusions
Socially Conscious eShops
TOMS Marketplace Features 200 Products That Create Change (SPONSORED)
Found Material Jewelry
KORA Designs Worked with Artisans in Kenya, Rwanda and Ghana
Education-Enabling Carryalls
Fly Canvas Bags Benefit Schools for Underprivileged Children
One-for-One Backpacks
Schoolbags Follows the Popular TOMS Shoes Model
African-Inspired Fashion Styles
This SS13 Fair + True Collection Features Ethical Fashion Looks
All-White Ethical Fashion Lines
NuoMi Shanghai is a Social Enterprise Founded by Bonita Lin Wen
Upcycled Biker-Chic Accessories
Leather Girl Kelley Gives Old Rawhide Products New Life
Ethical Hand-Crafted Scarves
The Spring 2013 Collection by 'A Peace Treaty' is Vibrant and Bold
Portable Eco-Friendly Generators
The tPOD1 Converts Heat Into Electricity Using Tea Candles
Unstandardized Ethical Accessories
Not Mass Produced Promotes Beyond the Department Stores
Preppy Literacy-Promoting Garments
Read’s Clothing Project Benefits Books for Africa
Upcycled Nautical Bags
The Boyd Sailcloth Line of Totes are Constructed from Reclaimed Materials
Handmade Vintage Knapsacks
The Annika Blomberg 'Anschtecka' Backpacks are Distinctively Designed
Fashion-Savvy Sustainable Sandals
GreenSoul Shoes Works to Support Ethical Business Practices
Ethical and Empowering Accessories
Tukula Provides Opportunity and Hope for Artisans in Uganda
Community-Building Handbags
Della Provides Sustainable Fashion That Supports Communities in Ghana
Socially Responsible Accessories
Raven & Lily Provides Employment For Female Artisans
Conscientious Coffee Beans
TOMS Coffee and Cafes Provide Weekly Water Supplies to Remote Areas
Supermodel Charity Graphic Tees
The BNE Kate Moss T-Shirt Helps Provide Clean Water to the Poor
Consciously Durable Fashion
Michael Cepress's Clothing Line is Socially Conscious and Made to Last
Luxurious Socially Conscious Tees
Yoox.com’s Socially Conscious Apparel Gives Fashion a Kind
Economically Empowering Jewelry Programs
Senhoa Benefits Survivors of Human Trafficking
Entrepreneurship-Enabling Crafts
Buying a Prosperity Candle Helps Women Refugees Open a Business
Award-Winning Altruistic Fashion
Afia is a Chic Women's Clothing Line Sourced and Sewn in Ghana
Environmentally Conscious Chic Fashion
The New Sustainable Fashion Line by Goop is Fresh and Clean
Luxury Sustainable Footwear
Feit Shoes and Accessories are Hand-Crafted to Perfection
Anti-Sweatshop Apparel
The 'Autonomie Project' Offers Competitively Priced and Fashionable Clothes
Ethical Metal Jewelry
Arabel Lebrusan Uses Recycled Gold and Silver in the Design Process
Eco-Conscious Handbags
'Make Love Not Trash' Provides Hip Accessories for the Green Shopper
Health-Promoting Camping Gear
Kammok Sells Hammocks to Provide Mosquito Nets in Africa
Poverty-Focused Innovation Labs
Proximity Designs is a Myanmar-Based Non-Profit Enterprise
Branded Baby Suits
The iPood Makes Your Baby an Apple User Before He/She Can Walk
DIY Stuffed Scarf Necklaces
This Simple Activity Uses Styrofoam to Make a Bold Neck Accessory
Culture-Sustaining Hammocks
Yellow Leaf Provides Alternatives to Child Labor and Toxic Farming
Customizable Charity-Driven Accessories
C4 Belts are Socially Conscious and Eco-Friendly
Artistan-Crafted Clutches
Ann & Arayata Creates Sustainable Income For Filipino Craftspeople
Ethical Handmade Apparel
Light Gives Heat Offers Beautiful Products and Restores Lives
Sustainable Assistance Accessories
Dolma Provides an Alternative Income to Struggling Communities
Alternative Transportation Accessories
Beatrice Holiday Offers Cute and Eco-Friendly Bike Couture
Fair Trade Statement Jewelry
Raven + Lily Features Collections Benefiting HIV-Positive Women
Fair Trade Artwork
Ethical Art Supports Maasai Children in Need Through Education
Philanthropic Online Platforms
UNITE is Working to Enable Impactful Connections Throughout Africa
Election-Savvy Slip-Ons
Show Your Political Pride with These Simple Sneakers
Fairly Traded Fashion Lines
Good & Fair Clothing Uses Organic Materials and Pays Equitable Wages
Love-Centric Shops
The STORY New York City Shop is Hosting an Installation All About Love
Self-Sustaining Social Enterprises
Kinyei Fosters Independent Entrepreneurship in Cambodia
School-Supportive Jewelry
SOMO Reinvests Profits Toward Education Fees in Uganda
Empowering Organic T-Shirts
Light of Mine Tees Works to Promotes Sustainable Development
Eco-Conscious Casual Day Dresses
Harper Lei is a Boston-Based Sustainable Fashion Line
Co-Branded Altruistic Jewelry Lines
The Caliber Collection Supports Newark's Gun Buyback Program
Sharp Saw Satchels
The FACETASM Chainsaw Bag Has a Killer Instinct
Batik Skater Sneakers
The VANS x Della Shoes Feature a Rustic West African Tie-Dye Print
Socially Responsible Sportswear
Puma Wilderness Collection Offers Eco-Friendly & Fair Trade Items
Worldstock (INTERVIEW)
In Commemoration of the Passing of World Fair Trade Day
Upcycled Inner-Tube Accessories
Alchemy Goods Creates Bags and Wallets from Recycled Materials
Crafty Creature Bags
The Kate Spade Armadillo Handbag is a Wicker Wonder
Patriotic One for One Apparel
Salute the Brave Donates Clothing to American Military Troops
Holiday Bird Onesies
The Turkey Pilgrim Thanksgiving Day Outfit is a Fun Way to Celebrate
Edible Sashimi Stickers
These Edible QR Codes for Sushi are Ethical and Fun
Colorfully Practical Purses
The Moimio POLKA Bag Collection is Sculpturally Shaped
Ethical Pop-Up Shops
Divine Chocolate Hosts Fairtrade Fortnight in the UK's Covent Garden
Driftwood Charity Artworks
Drift Relief Benefits New York Survivors of Hurricane Sandy
All-American T-Shirt Initiatives
Scuba Steve Clothing Donates Apparel to U.S. Homeless Shelters
Recycled Firearm Jewelry
Fonderie 47 Destroys Rifles to Create Stunning Accessories
Alok Appadurai, Founder of Fed by Threads (INTERVIEW)
Providing Meals to Americans in Need
Intricately Carved Scarves
The Block Shop Textile Products Are Made with Wooden Pieces
Cause-Changing Shoes
Bangs Corresponds Color of Footwear to a Non-Profit Partner
Pet-Saving Fashion
ecoCLOSET Provides Designer Clothing While Supporting Animal Rescue Groups
Philanthropic Artistic Shoes
The TOMS Haiti Project Commissioned Artists to Make Limited Edition S
Eco-Chic Nature Gear
Tuita Sells Products from Cooperatives and Socially Responsible Brands
Crafty Artisan-Made Computer Cases
'Intrinsic' Leverages the Creative Skills of Kenyan Workers
Artisan-Made Canvas Totes
Mend Empowers Women Affected by Conflict in Uganda
Compelling Online Retailers
Fashion ComPassion Sells Brands with a Socially Conscious Mind Frame
Global Charity Microfinancers
WildHearts Provides Microloans to Help People Work out of Poverty
Sustainable Surf Gear
The Patagonia R1 Wet Suit is Designed from Recycled Material for Warm Water
Environmentally Conscious Duds
'Project Recycling' Sells Sweet Shirts Made from Water Bottles
Charity-Supporting Care Packages
Bffl Co Creates Bags To Provide Comfort To Surgery Patients
Retro Gamer Jumpers
The Nintendo Gameboy Baby Clothes are Adorable and Dorky
Ethical Artisan-Focused Fashion
‘A Peace Treaty’ Employs At-Risk Designers
Treasure-Hunting Scarves
'Kind of Moving' Features Hidden Treasures on its Printed Scarves
Inclusive Economic Development
Aavishkaar Invests in Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurs
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Poverty-Fighting Purses
The Sass & Bide ITC Project Promotes Ethnical Fashion and Social Good
Fever-Telling Onesies
The BabyGlow Bodysuit Exposes Temperatures in Little Ones
Multicolored String Scarves
The Bora Scarf Adds Texture and Versatility to Your Accessories
Fair Trade Work Attire
Arthur & Henry Creates People and Office-Friendly Shirts for Men
Human Development Non-Profits
Dreaming Out Loud Fosters Impact-Driven Social Enterprises in DC
Groovy Artist-Designed Shoes
The Jonathan Adler x Toms Shoe Collaboration is Too Rad
Adorable Animal Jumpers
The Koala Bear Baby Onesie is Perfect for Your Babies First Halloween
Charitable Diamond Bracelets
Profits From the Harry Winston Hope Bracelet Goes to Charities
Sci-Fi Baby Onesies
This R2-D2 Baby Outfit Helps Little Ones Learn Their ABCs
Well-Travelled Tot Apparel
The Mini Rodini Body Map Onesie Promotes Globe-Trotting
Conscious Business Services
Shop for Change Empowers Farmers Through Fair Trade Certification
Hunger-Curbing Fashion
Fancy Rags Trades T-Shirts for Meals to Local Community Members
Artist-Inspired Feline Scarves
These Picasso Cat Scarves Charmingly Pays Homage to Picasso
Star-Spangled Scarves
The Uniform Experiment 2013 S/S Stole Collection is Starry Eyed
Charitable Canvas Wallets
These Canvas Products Raise Money for the Charity: Water Organization
Fashionable Tech Totes
The Alexander Wang Samsung Collaboration Will Merge Industries
Educationally Empowering Quilts
Baba Blanket Supports and Helps Girls in Ghana Finish High School
Creative Credit Programs
The Microfinance for Artists Research Project Focuses on Socio-Economics
DIY Light-Up Scarves
Becky Stern's Chameleon LED Scarves Adapt to Any Color They Scan