This SocialBusiness.org top list of fair trade fashion features points to how the once-obscure notion of "fair trade" (in its capitalized form) is now increasingly being considered the status quo.
In the Summer of 2011, the Stanford Social Innovation Review published an article dubbed "The Problem with Fair Trade Coffee," which illuminated some of the overall drawbacks of having uncompromising certification requirements and how they can lead to detrimental outcomes for both producers and consumers.
With everything from nature-loving knickers to socially conscious scarves and upscale designer lines, this top list of fair trade fashion features will show you the array of products available in a sphere that is growing tremendously, but may need to rethink how and why it conveys its message.
50 Fair Trade Fashion Features
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Fair-Trade Celeb Fashion
The Emma Watson 2011 People Tree Collection is Clothing With a Conscience
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Typography Nerd Tees
'Not My Type' Shirts Proclaim Your Font Allegiance
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Organic Shoes by Veja
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Disabled Artisan Jewelry Collections
The People Tree Wheelchair Campaign with Bombolulu
46
Fair Trade Ugandan Goods
One Mango Tree's Clothing and Accessories Have a Beautiful Story
45
Nature-Loving Knickers
GreenKnickers Sells Eco-Friendly Underoos With Hilarious Ad
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Eco Rock & Roll Fashion with Chopper Couture
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Recycled Soda Can Jewelry
Eco Art by the Disabled
42
Ethical Tribal Print Fashion
The Nicole Miller Indego Africa Collection Focuses on Fair Trade
41
Website for Ethical Fashion
The BBC's 'Thread: Fashion Without Victims'
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Earthy Ethical Fashion
Emma Watson Launches Green-Chic Clothing Line With People Tree
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Upcycled Fair Trade Fashion
Liz Alig Links Consumers & Producers to Support Ethical Practices
38
Social Sports Accessories
Rainbow Collection World Cup Orange Bracelets are About Fair Trade
37
Ethical Shopping Sites
Magnifeco is an Eco-Fashion Source Featuring All Things Socially Good
36
Ethical Tot Fashion
LUDD Organic & Recycled is a Label for Eco-Conscious Babies
35
Fashionable Fair Trade Apparel (UPDATE)
Indego Africa Gives Artisans a Protected Place to Create
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Flirty Green Fashion
Chi-Town's 2nd Annual Vert Couture Eco-Fashion Show (SPONSORED)
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Worker-Focused Shoe Companies
'soleRebels' was Founded to Create Jobs in Ethiopian Communities
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Vintage African Fashion
The Fair Trade Fashions of Suno NY Began in Africa
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Bold Eco Kicks
Osborn Design Studios' Shoes Get You on Your Feet in Fair-Trade Fashion
30
Ethical Web Boutiques
'Future:Standard' Offers Environmentally and Socially Responsible Clothing
29
Fair-Trade Eco Fashions
Awamaki Lab Brings Tradition and Fashion Innovation Together
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Fair Trade Lifestyle Brands
People Tree is a Stylish Social Business Spearhead
27
Humanitarian Fashion Lines
David Peck Takes Inspiration from and Gives Back to Ugandan Villagers
26
Female-Owned Design Studios
'Creative Women' Supports Economic Independence in the Majority World
25
Herb-Infused Fashion
The A.D.O Clothing Line is Good for your Health
24
Responsible Bedroom Slippers
The Chilote House Shoe is Eco and Ethically Principled
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Cozy Eco-Chic Knits
The Tara St. James StudyNY Fall/Winter 2011 Collection Makes Bold Statements
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Celebrity Benefashions
Charitable Emma Watson Fashion Line for People Tree
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Hip Handwoven Attire
Bhalo Employs Rural Bangladeshi Women to Produce Fair Trade Fashion
20
Fair Trade Bobbles
The Andean Jewelry Fall 2010 Collection Combines Metallic and Fabric
19
Conscious E-Commerce
Ethical Ocean is an Online Marketplace for Eco, Organic & Fair Trade Products
18
Kenyan Art Clinics
The Bombolulu Workshops & Cultural Centre Empowers Artisans of All Abilities
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Fair-Trade Fashion
The Edun Fall 2011 Collection Brings an Haute African Inspiration
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Inspirational Apparel
'Tees for Change' Spreads Positivity Through Their Designs
15
Sustainable Stylized Tees
Sutsu Clothing Offers Environmentally Aware and Fair Trade Products
14
Fair Trade Accessories
Leather 'My Paper Bag' is Made by Craftsmen in India
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Fair Trade Underwear
Pants to Poverty is a Hip Social Enterprise That Raises “Underwearness"
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Animal-Friendly Winter Wear
The Vaute Couture Vegan Coats are Chic and Sustainable
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Chic Fair Trade Clothing
Amana Provides Training and Jobs for Women in Morocco
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Cultural Clothing Tours
Verdes y Colores is the Vision of Sustainable Retail and Fashion
9
Ethical Silk Scarves
‘Cambodian Threads’ Gives School Supplies to Impoverished Kids
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Flashy Fair Trade Accessories
Cambodian Threads Designs Vibrant Colored Ties, Bags and Wallets
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Socially Conscious Scarves
The Fairtrade Foundation Raises Awareness with Fair-Trade Fashion
6
Ethical Fashion Show
Sustainable Style in Paris
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Fair Trade Tees
African Apparel Founders are on a Mission to Rebuild a Continent
4
Social Fashion
armedangels presents eco+ethical+charity+hot apparel
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Fair Trade Bulk Apparel
Epona Clothing Supplies Ethical Tees for Charities, Schools & Businesses
2
Eco-Friendly Bow Shirts
Adili Tee Shirts Are Chic and Environmentally-Conscious
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Female-Focused Enterprises
Women's Bean Project Creates Jobs with Jewelry & Gourmet Food
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From Worn Leather Loafers to Charitable Eco Labels
Fair-Trade Celeb Fashion
The Emma Watson 2011 People Tree Collection is Clothing With a Conscience
Disabled Artisan Jewelry Collections
The People Tree Wheelchair Campaign with Bombolulu
35 Socially Aware Accessories
From Afghan Heritage Jewelry to Flat-Top Shades
Hand-Dyed Ikat Handbags
Push Pull Cambodia is a Social Enterprise with a Sense of Style
Fair Trade Ugandan Goods
One Mango Tree's Clothing and Accessories Have a Beautiful Story
Wild Animal Runways
Haute Couture Spring 2011 Shows in Paris Get Wild
Aimi Duong, Founder of Oimei Co. (INTERVIEW)
Unassuming Eco Fashions
Hessnatur by Clodagh is Simply Stylish and Green
Socially Minded Lifestyle Brands
Elvis & Kresse Creates Accessories out of Reclaimed Fire Hoses
Upcycled Scrap Accessories
The Petit H Collection Turns Factory Leftovers into Fine Fashion
Ethical Tribal Print Fashion
The Nicole Miller Indego Africa Collection Focuses on Fair Trade
Androgynous Tuxedos
The Ruffian Fall 2011 Collection Makes its Debut on the Runway
Futuristic Hardware Headpieces
The Gommes Esser Fall 2011 Runway Show Has a Sci-Fi Feel
10 Art-Related Social Enterprises
From African Artist Assist Sites to Human-Oriented Handicrafts
Bovine Methane Backpacks
This Incredulously Green Innovation May Seem Fart-Fetched
Haitian Artist Wearables
Moral Fibers is a Socially Innovative Start-Up Building Human Capital
Peace Pillows
Oimei Co. is a Fair Trade Business Re-Investing Profits in Peacebuilding Initiatives
Upcycled Fair Trade Fashion
Liz Alig Links Consumers & Producers to Support Ethical Practices
Angelic Eco Fashion
Go Green With the H & M Conscious Collection
Ethical Shopping Sites
Magnifeco is an Eco-Fashion Source Featuring All Things Socially Good
Bizarre Milinery Masks
The Dinu Bodiciu MA Collection is Full of Delightful Textures
Designer Bottle Glasses
Prada Sunglasses Collection for 2011 is Geek-Chic
Haute Handmade Moccasins
The Limited Edition Furni Rockassins Revamp Native Fashion
Dark Otherworldly Fashion
The Barbara i Gongini AW11 Collection is Luxuriously Looming
One-for-One Tees
Out of Print Marries Lost Literary Covers with Book Donations
Ethical Web Boutiques
'Future:Standard' Offers Environmentally and Socially Responsible Clothing
Fair-Trade Eco Fashions
Awamaki Lab Brings Tradition and Fashion Innovation Together
Fair Trade Lifestyle Brands
People Tree is a Stylish Social Business Spearhead
Humanitarian Fashion Lines
David Peck Takes Inspiration from and Gives Back to Ugandan Villagers
Eclectic Eco Clothing
The JoAnn Berman Pre-Fall 2011 Collection Features a Variety of Influences
Female-Owned Design Studios
'Creative Women' Supports Economic Independence in the Majority World
Responsible Bedroom Slippers
The Chilote House Shoe is Eco and Ethically Principled
Human-Oriented Handicrafts
Tekoha Promotes Sustainable Development for Brazilian Artisans
Complimentary Clothing Swaps
The ‘Give + Take Swap Boutique' Lets You Shop for Free
Social Good Shopping Sites
'Histoire' Boutique is an Online Store Devoted to Creating a Just World
Hip Handwoven Attire
Bhalo Employs Rural Bangladeshi Women to Produce Fair Trade Fashion
Conscious E-Commerce
Ethical Ocean is an Online Marketplace for Eco, Organic & Fair Trade Products
Kenyan Art Clinics
The Bombolulu Workshops & Cultural Centre Empowers Artisans of All Abilities
Adventurous Eco Fashions
The Stuart + Brown SS 2011 Collection Features Intriguing Apparel
Carbon Fiber Heels
The Gucci GG Plus Moccasins Brings a New Sense of Luxury to its Shoes
Sustainable Stylized Tees
Sutsu Clothing Offers Environmentally Aware and Fair Trade Products
Better Biking Businesses
Bikeworks is a Social Enterprise with Oodles of Responsible Initiatives
Ethical Designer Satchels
These Vivienne Westwood Bags Support Over 7,000 African Women
Horned Model Runways
The Bas Koster Fashion Show Was Over the Top and Wacky
Sustainable Catwalks
THEKEY.TO is the World's First Internation Green Fashion Show
Cow-Print Cushions
Deep Dark Africa Creates Simple Fair Trade Home Design
Sci-Fi Eco Fashion
‘Cryoflux' by Ada Zanditon is a Clothing Collection With a Green Me
Socially Responsible Neckwear
FIGS Ties Combines Luxe Materials and a One-for-One Model
15 Fierce Frida Gustavsson Photo Shoots
From Prairie Pictorials to Brow-Raising Beautorials
Eco Fashion Reports
‘Cross-Pollination: Eco-Fashion: Going Green' Is Ingenious
Casual Layered Ensembles
The Lexington Fall 2011 Line Brings Cool and Casual Style
Worn Leather Loafers
The Oliberte MAGADO and NAVIRO Shoes are Made in Ethiopia
Simple Stained Packaging
The Eos Coffee Branding Has an Unusual Way to Convey Strength Level
Haute Sequined Frocks
This Chanel Spring Summer 2011 Collection Sparkles and Shines
Recycled Suede Shoes
The Beyond Skin Footwear Line is Made Largely from Recycled Bottles
Rainforest Energy Drinks
Guayaki Yerba Mate Has a Unique Social Business Model
Upcycled Outerwear
The Remade in Switzerland Line Uses Military Surplus Inspirations
Eco-Friendly Rain Gear
The Cradle-to-Cradle Raincoat by Dutch Spirit is Recyclable
Peace Perfumes
The Vetiver of Haiti Fragrance by The 7 Virtues Helps Rebuild Communities
Fair Trade Dried Goods
Tropical Wholefoods Works with Farmers from All Over the World
Upcycled Utility Belts
These Fabric Horse Belts Bring Urban Eco Design and Efficiency Together
Special-Needs Theme Parks
Morgon's Wonderland is Fun for Everyone
Cause-Driven Coffee
Pura Vida Empowers the Poor Through Create Good Foundation
Cylinder Belt Bags
Rodarte Debuts Their Contribution to Sustainable Fashion
Plant-Based Moccasins
The SeaVees 9/65 Bamboo Mocs Use an Unexpected Material
Flashy Fair Trade Accessories
Cambodian Threads Designs Vibrant Colored Ties, Bags and Wallets
Armageddon-Inspired Photoshoots
Roman Pciolko Transforms Fashion Photography into Art
Ethical Eco Retailers
The Offset Warehouse Online Store Makes a Cost-Effective Statement
Conscientious Clothes-Tracking
This Made-By Website Tracks Textiles Transparently
Fair Trade Tees
African Apparel Founders are on a Mission to Rebuild a Continent
Recycled Jug Jerseys
Nike Merveilleux is a Football Kit Made from Plastic Bottles
Chad Hamre, CEO of Ethical Ocean (INTERVIEW)
Socially-Conscious Online Bookstores
Better World Books Aims to Alleviate Poverty Through Literacy
Eco-Certified Athletic Balls
Fair Trade Sports is a North American Purpose-Driven Company
Organic Designer Fashions
John Patrick Organics Fall/Winter 2011 Collection is Decidedly Green