Social good fashion is slowly, but surely becoming the ethical choice when it comes to shopping. Consumerism engulfs society and sometimes, the fashion choices people make are more harmful than beneficial; corporations that use child laborers and sweatshops are just a few examples of reversed ethical fashion choices.
Nowadays, social good businesses strive to tackle the market with both socially responsible goods and awareness. It’s hard to find these types of ethical fashion goods in regular shopping spots, but the opportunity to help is actually closer than one might think. Shop with style and don’t be vile; help those in need by supporting a cause.
From t-shirts to handbags, jewelry to street wear, these are all examples of social good fashion products that do more than make you look good.
65 Conscientious Couture Pieces
Social Good Fashion Makes Stylized Statements Ethical Statements:
Kevin Young — Apr 26, 2012 — Social Good
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Eclectic Ethical Fashion
Upcycled 'Adamah Stein' Designs by Artisans in Senegal and Paris
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Fair Trade Ugandan Goods
One Mango Tree's Clothing and Accessories Have a Beautiful Story
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Stylishly Sustainable Accessories
Thistle & Thorne Knitwear Fuses Fashion and Fair-Trade
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Charity Designer Apparel
Sales from the Stussy x Fragment Design Shirt Go to Red Cross for Japan
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Sustainable Hipster Fashion
'Threads for Thought' is Eco and Donates Proceeds for Good
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Socially Responsible Bangles
Alkemie Jewelry is Made from 100% Reclaimed Materials
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Haitian Artist Wearables
Moral Fibers is a Socially Innovative Start-Up Building Human Capital
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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
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Charitable Celeb Photo Tomes
The Beauty Book by Darren Tieste Raises Funds for Brain Cancer
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Socially Sustainable Fashion
'All of Us Revolution' Encourages Women to Rethink Consumption
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Fashionable Fair Trade Apparel (UPDATE)
Indego Africa Gives Artisans a Protected Place to Create
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Socially Responsible Watches
Epic Timepieces Strives to Have Haitians Live with Clean Water
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Vintage African Fashion
The Fair Trade Fashions of Suno NY Began in Africa
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Charitable French Tees
Maison Martin Margiela Charity AIDS T-Shirts are Fashion for a Cause
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Stylish Social Good Sacks
The Wayuu Taya Bags are Handmade and for a Good Cause
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Bold Eco Kicks
Osborn Design Studios' Shoes Get You on Your Feet in Fair-Trade Fashion
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English Lit Tees
Out of Print T-Shirts are Inspired by Classic Novels
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Fashionable Charity Tees
The Edun Kenya Kids Project Features Hand-Drawn T-Shirts for Charity
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Ethical Web Boutiques
'Future:Standard' Offers Environmentally and Socially Responsible Clothing
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Festive Charity Shoes
The TOMS Holiday Collection Showcases Sequins and Houndstooth
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Humanitarian Fashion Lines
David Peck Takes Inspiration from and Gives Back to Ugandan Villagers
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Responsible Bedroom Slippers
The Chilote House Shoe is Eco and Ethically Principled
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Slum Empowerment Fashion
Bachhara Makes Fair Trade, Ethical Silk Apparel in Bangladesh
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Eco-Conscious Sundresses
Worldstock Sells Fair Trade Goods, Giving 60-70% of Profits to Artisans
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Microloan-Giving Tees
The Naked Hippie Invests in Small-Scale Entrepreneurs in the Majority World
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Hip Handwoven Attire
Bhalo Employs Rural Bangladeshi Women to Produce Fair Trade Fashion
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Anti-Poverty Jewelry
'Me to We Artisans' Empowers Women & Promotes Tribal Style
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Designer Disease Campaigns
Marc Jacob's 'Protect the Skin You're In' Ad Stars Marissa Miller
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Fair Trade Bobbles
The Andean Jewelry Fall 2010 Collection Combines Metallic and Fabric
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Natural Disaster Charity Tees
Support Japan's Relief Efforts With this Help Japan T-Shirt
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Celeb-Designed Charity Shoes
The Young Hollywood Cares Collection Benefits Ovarian Cancer Research
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Rockstar Relief Apparel
Jeantrix Design 4 Japan Campaign Helps Post-Quake Aid Efforts
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T-Shirts for Haiti
Fashion Leaders & Celebs Help a Worthwhile Cause
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One-for-One Glasses
TOMS Eyewear is the Next Chapter in this Innovative Business Model
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Sustainable Stylized Tees
Sutsu Clothing Offers Environmentally Aware and Fair Trade Products
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One-for-One Design Tees
You and Who Has a Team of Artists Who are Helping Out
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Landfill-Saving Shoes
IndoSole Uses Old Tires and Transforms Them into Eco-Friendly Footwear
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Socially Driven Streetwear
DopeHut was One of the First B Corporations in California
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Sustainable Sweaters
The Stewart and Brown Fall 2010 Collection Shows Off Eco Knitwear
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Socially Conscious Arm Bands
Mud Love Charity Bracelets the New Silly Bandz of 2012
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Rockin' Relief Tees
Rock Your Cause Supports Important Issues Through Threads
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Plaid for Social Good
Seer Clothing Gives Multi-Purpose New Meaning, Supports Causes
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Hats Made from Vintage Coats
Recycled Textiles for Winter by ‘Lao Hats'
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Fair Trade Underwear
Pants to Poverty is a Hip Social Enterprise That Raises “Underwearness"
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Patriotic Charity Sneakers
The Air Jordan I Retro DW is Designed by Artist Dave White
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Worn Leather Loafers
The Oliberte MAGADO and NAVIRO Shoes are Made in Ethiopia
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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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Conscientious Skin Care
Trilogy Products Focus on Cultural, Ethical and Eco Sustainability
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Social Good Body Stamps
‘The Temporary Tattoo Project' Makes Socially Responsible Tatt
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Peace Perfumes
The Vetiver of Haiti Fragrance by The 7 Virtues Helps Rebuild Communities
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Charitable Boot Businesses
Roma Provisions Works to Keep Kids Safe
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Save the Dolphin Jewelry
The Temple St. Clair Dolphin Pendants and Rings Give Back
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Chic Fair Trade Clothing
Amana Provides Training and Jobs for Women in Morocco
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Social Mission Totes
Cause Boutique Promotes a Variety of Worthy Causes
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Big-Ticket Charity Perfumes
The DKNY Million Dollar Bottle Uses Fragrance to Fight World Hunger
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T-Shirts for H2O
One Hundred Apparel Gives 100% of Profits to charity:water
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At-Risk Teen Tees
Tees at Risk Sells Original Works from Troubled Teenagers
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Charity-Supporting Apparel
Bora Wear Helps to Alleviate Inequities in Africa
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Metallic-Caged Sacks
The Kreuzberg 'Barbed Wire Eastpak Back Pack' is Hardcore
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Charitable Pop Band Tops
The Bluenotes Simple Plan Graphic Tees Dish Out Do-Good Styles
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Charitable Canvas Kicks
Bucket Feet Designs One-Of-A-Kind Shoes for Kid's Charities
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Charity Halloween Totes
FEED Trick-or-Treat Bag Encourages Festivity and Goodwill
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Child Charity Tees
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Altruistic Online Marketplaces
'Shop With Meaning' Sells Socially-Responsible Items with a Story
Zulugrass Jewelry
The Leakey Collection Employs Women in the The Rift Valley, Kenya
Eco-Conscious Alternatives
'Fashioning Change' Supports Ethical Substitutes to Popular Name Brands
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Good Cause Panties
WhoMadeYourPants is Created by International Refugees in the UK
Eclectic Ethical Fashion
Upcycled 'Adamah Stein' Designs by Artisans in Senegal and Paris
Stylishly Sustainable Accessories
Thistle & Thorne Knitwear Fuses Fashion and Fair-Trade
Haute Handmade Jewelry
Lauren Elan Collections are Affordably Chic
62 Fashion-Focused Social Businesses
From Kenyan Running Apparel to Explosive Ethical Jewelry
Pandemic-Fighting Backpacks
These Designers Against Aids 2012 Eastpak Bags are Quirky and Bold
34 All-Natural Beauty Products
From Vegan Mineral Makeup to Eco-Friendly Mascara
Socially Conscious Cotton Clothing
Buyfriend's 100% Organic Tees Promote Ethical Fashion
50 Fair Trade Fashion Features
From Nature-Loving Knickers to Socially Conscious Scarves
100 Fair Trade Innovations
From Zulugrass Jewelry to Ethical Quinoa Vodka
Sustainable Hipster Fashion
'Threads for Thought' is Eco and Donates Proceeds for Good
90 Cozy Knitwear Innovations
From Winter-Inspired Runway Shows to Extreme Layering Shoots
Online Ethical Retailers
SERRV Alleviates Poverty by Supporting Artisans from Around the World
Unapologetic Urban Tees
The In4mation Fall T-Shirts Tell it Like it is
Fair Trade Peruvian Handcrafts
Sanyork Promotes Artisans in a Poor Community of Lima
18 Must-Read Fashion Books
From Fashion Leader Tomes to Haute Couture Novels
34 Clean Water Innovations
Technologies and Designs that Deliver Safe H2O
Socially Responsible Bangles
Alkemie Jewelry is Made from 100% Reclaimed Materials
Provocative Printed Pieces
The Lick My Legs SS 2012 Lookbook Dares to Push Boundaries
Swanky Masculine Bracelets
Mr Porter Jewelry Enhances the Macho Man Appeal
Social Responsibility Charts
2012 Social Activism Infographics Shows How Young Folks Can Help
Chris Baker, Founder of OneSeed Expeditions (INTERVIEW)
Socially Responsible Travel
Apparel Against Slavery
'Stop Traffick Fashion' Supports Artisans Through Income and Resources
Re-Designed Charity Chairs
Kartell Loves Milano Raises Money for the Umberto Veronesi Foundation
Sustainable Change Beads
The Vibrant Andean Collection Supports Artisans in Ecuador
Backpack Tote Bags
The Neil Barrett 2012 Leather Backpack Combines Adventure with Elegance
Soulful Wedding Sandals
Sseko Designs Help Women in Uganda Earn Money for University
Unstandardized Ethical Accessories
Not Mass Produced Promotes Beyond the Department Stores
High-Tech Hands-Free Harnesses
The Sonic Walk Igniter is a Water-Resistant Music Player
Socially Sustainable Fashion
'All of Us Revolution' Encourages Women to Rethink Consumption
Socially Responsible Watches
Epic Timepieces Strives to Have Haitians Live with Clean Water
Reforestation Fashion
Rain Tees Have Illustrations from Kids in Endangered Rainforests
One-for-One Boating Tees
The United by Blue Winter Collection Evokes a Public-Spirited Mindset
Fashion-Savvy Sustainable Sandals
GreenSoul Shoes Works to Support Ethical Business Practices
Life-Changing Macbook Cases
Della LA Creates Unique Accessories That Employ Women in Ghana
Community-Made Handicrafts
Rag Tag 'n' Textile Supports Those Recovering from Mental Health Issues
Upcycled Rugby Balls
The TOUCH Initiative Recycles Garbage while Creating Jobs
Edgy Fashion Co-Ops
Fair Trade 'Of Rags' Combines NYC Style with Ghanaian Fashion
Geeky Charitable Cupcakes
The Steve Jobs Inspired Cake Shop is Taking Europe by Storm
Eccentric Bohemian Kicks
The SUNO Tennis Sneakers Combine Comfort with Bold Style
12 TOMS Innovations
From Chic Charitable Shoes to Bearded Botas Kicks
Do-Good Reward Products
Project Living Well Gets You to Serve Locally, Give Water Globally
Fashion for Justice
Delicate Fortress Creations Fight Human Trafficking, Slavery, Poverty
Slum Empowerment Fashion
Bachhara Makes Fair Trade, Ethical Silk Apparel in Bangladesh
Socially Supportive Tees
The 100% Organic T-Shirts by Vuori Help Promote Environmental Endeavors
28 Quirky Unconventional Books
From Snarky Comeback Guidebooks to Unlawful Mythical Creatures
Microloan-Giving Tees
The Naked Hippie Invests in Small-Scale Entrepreneurs in the Majority World
Performance-Enhancing Accessories
The Zentrom Wristband Boasts the Ability to Restore Balance
Eco-Conscious Handbags
'Make Love Not Trash' Provides Hip Accessories for the Green Shopper
Clothes That Buy Water
Each Project Migration Shirt Gives 5 Years of H2O, Medical Aid
Charitable Model Jewelry
The Coco Rocha for Senhoa Collection Helps Victims of Human Trafficking
Beads to Fight Poverty
BeadForLife Sells Fair Trade Jewelry and Shea Butter Made in Uganda
One for One Blankets
The Company Store Gives Comforters to Homeless Children
Vintage Photo Jewelry
Beth Tastic's TtV Viewfinder Bracelet Looks Inspired by Instagram
Ethical Handmade Apparel
Light Gives Heat Offers Beautiful Products and Restores Lives
Fair Trade Weaving
WomenCraft Offers Ethical Employment in East Africa's Mafiga Matatu Area
Opportunity-Generating Accessories
'Hands Up Not Handouts' Uses Business for Positive Change
Socially Driven Streetwear
DopeHut was One of the First B Corporations in California
Charitable Shopping Websites
'WorldWix' Donates Portions of Profit to Donation of Your Choice
Fragrant Footwear Fasteners
The Scented Shoelaces are Made for Hipsters and Girly Tweens
Charitable Whiskered Footwear
TOMS Shoes ‘Movember' Raises Money for Men's Healt
Empowering Organic T-Shirts
Light of Mine Tees Works to Promotes Sustainable Development
Bridget Hilton and Ben Richardson, Co-Founders of Jack's Soap (INTERVIEW)
1 for 1 Soap
Charitable Songstress Baubles
Natalie Imbruglia for Kailis Capsule Collection Helps Youth
Empowering Crochet
Fair Trade 'Pebble' Baby Line Employs Women in Bangladesh
Conscious Online Marketplaces
'Ethical Community' Connects Businesses With Customers Who Care
Caring Handcrafted Jewelry
31 Bits Gives Ugandan Women a Safe Network of Creation
Socially Conscious Arm Bands
Mud Love Charity Bracelets the New Silly Bandz of 2012
Stylishly Studded Knapsacks
The Copson ST x Eastpack Marries the West Coast With the East
Drink 1, Give 1
Every Bottle of 1for1 Water Sold Brings Clean Water to Someone in Haiti
Industry-Tapping Social Enterprises
Australia's Thankyou Water Uses Profits to Fund H2O Projects
Golden Headphone Jewelry
The Earbuds Bracelet Seems Modeled After the Apple Product
Fashion-Trading Sites
Closet Swap Encourages People to Share Their Wardrobes
Buy Shoes, Give Back
When You Purchase 'TWINS for Peace' You Give a Pair to a Child in Need
Women-Liberating Apparel
Sak Saum Aims to Sustain Its Organization Through Their Clothing
Soulful Sustainable Shorts
Explore Ethical Fashion in the Ryan McGinley Beautiful Rebels Film
Surrealist Film Tees
The David Lynch x Supreme T-Shirts Ventures into the World of the Abstract
School Bags for Good
The Ark Collective Backpacks Help with a 'Get to Give' Model
Ethical Pillow Dresses
Scarlet Threads Sells Vibrant Fashion to Create Employment in Rural China
Vibrant Fair Trade Products
Global Mamas Helps Ghana-Based Artisan Reach New Markets
Charitable Boot Businesses
Roma Provisions Works to Keep Kids Safe
Plant Dye Practices
Eco-Conscious Label ‘we’ar’ Exposes the Toxicity of Production
Transforming Metallic Mancessories
Fonderie 47 Cufflinks Stylize Gentlemen in Two Ways
Urban Upcycled Bags
Toronto-Based Mariclaro Uses Air Bags to Make New Accessories
Social Responsibility Strategists
'A Very Good Company' Offers Communications for Positive Change
Social Mission Totes
Cause Boutique Promotes a Variety of Worthy Causes
Wine-to-Water Connoisseurs
'Cellar Thief' Donates Clean Aqua Every Time a Product is Purchased
Dog-Holding Backpacks
The Clifford Canine Carrier is Safe for Biking
Godwin Yidana and Gayle Pescud, Co-Founders of G-Lish (INTERVIEW)
Spooky Dog Tees
The Original Fake x Peanuts Snoopy Halloween Shirt Gets Ready for a Scary Holiday
Challenge-Based Charity Sites
'Do Whatever It Takes' Site Has People Doing Anything for Pledges
Sustaining Rural Development
Barefoot College Supports Professionals in the Majority World
Microloans for Homelessness?
Beyond the Cardboard Shares Stories, Interviews and Resources
CSR Influencers
'One Love Network' Empowers Consumers to Impact Social Good Budgets
One-Saves-Two Vaccines
'OneShot Global' Offers Meningitis Protection Using the TOMS Giving Model
Double Barreled Booze Bags
The Dual Beverage Dispenser Backpack is Perfect for Holiday Parties
Aqua-Sharing Initiatives
Group EOZ Creates UVtap to Filter Drinking Water in Rural Areas
Charitable Puppy Prints
With Relish 'Dog Bingo' Series Raise Awareness of Animal Shelters
Ethically Responsible Celeb Brews
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Creates Sustainable 'Lyon' Coffee
Couture Coloring Books
Hermes' 'Les 4 Mondes' is Perfect for Kids and Adults Alike
Cause-Driven Virtual Shopping
Community Collection Donates 20 Percent of Sales to Charity
Thurlow Hanson-Moore, Founder of the TOUCH Initiative (INTERVIEW)
Socially Innovative Rugby Balls
Iconic Animation Books
The Art of Pixar Compiles 25 Years of Inspiring Works
Child Charity Tees
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