Sustainable Shopping Guide: Revolve

20 Nov Sustainable Shopping Guide: Revolve

100% Pure– 100% Pure started out of a farmhouse in California. Their products are sustainably sourced and totally organic.

9 Seed– Handcut and sewn in L.A. using eco-friendly dyes and sustainable and natural materials.

A Peace Treaty– Made ethically by artisans who live in areas of political conflict.

Adidas by Stella McCartney– The collaboration between Adidas and Stella McCartney that puts sustainability into performance wear. Organic cotton and recycled nylons are found throughout the collection.

Agent Natur– Made from ingredients sourced from non-toxic and organic small suppliers around the U.S.

Agolde– Made in L.A. at the same facility that sustainable denim line Citizens of Humanity uses. The factory uses sustainable washers that recycle and use less water.

  

Aijek– Aijek is made sustainable fabrics like recycled nylon, and high-quality natural materials like silk. They are a great (more affordable than a luxury option) for formal occasions like prom.

  

African Botanics– Made with organic and sustainable ingredients sourced from small South African Farms. African Botanics gives back to the community they work with and are paraben and sulfate free.

   

All Things Mochi– Handcrafted with traditional methods passed down for generations in artisan communities around the world.

  

Alo–  Made with ethical, sweat-shop free practices. Alo is WRAP certified and uses low water dyes in their manufacturing.

  

Alvaro Gonzalez– Handcrafted in Italy using traditional techniques and vegetable-tanned leather.

Amur– Made in NYC using recycled, reclaimed, organic, and sustainable materials that come from fairly paid artisan collectives.

   

Anaak– Produced in Italy using handcraft and eco-friendly fabrics and dyes.

Ancient Greek Sandals– Handcrafted in Greece using traditional techniques.

Apiece Apart-Designed for streamlined capsule wardrobe and made with natural and sustainable materials with natural and eco-friendly dyes like rhubarb.

  

ATM– Named for designer Antony Thomas Melillo, the brand uses high-quality natural materials like pima cotton that is sourced locally where they produce in Peru.

   

Axiology– Lipsticks and makeup that are made from organic, natural ingredients and have cruelty-free production.

  

Ayni– Produced in Peru with natural, sustainable materials. Ayni believes and practices social, economic, and environmental engagement.

  

Backstage– Australian clothing that evokes true Aussie sensibility. The clothes are ethically produced in Australia.

  

Bailey 44– Designed and produced locally in L.A.

 

Banjanan– Handcrafted slowly in India using tradtional techniques, eco-friendly dyes, and fabrics and locally sourced ethical materials.

Beek– Made ethically in Mexico using traditional techniques.

Bella Dahl– Bella Dahl is based in L.A. She is known for the Tencera™ fabric which is derived from tencel and gives her clothing a specific soft touch and sleek finish that is still biodegradable. The trees are sustainably harvested, and naturally bleached and are produced with non-toxic solvents.

  

Beth Richards– Made ethically in Vancouver with some sustainable materials.

Beyond Yoga– Designed and produced locally in L.A. with responsible business practices. They have included natural materials like Pima and organic cotton in past collections and work with WRAP certified partners.

  

Carrie Forbes– Made by artisans using tradtional indegenous Moroccan weaving techniques.

Castaner– Made by hand in Spain in the same family-run factory that the brand was in 100 years ago.

Citizens of Humanity– Made in L.A. with sustainable production practices that have led the industry.

  

Clare V.– Ethically made in Los Angeles.

  

Cleobella– Handmade in Bali using traditional techniques and employing local artisans.

  

Coola– Reef-friendly, organic sunscreen.

  

Cosabella– Designed in Miami and produced in a family run, ethical factory in Italy.

  

Cult Gaia– Made of reclaimed bamboo in L.A.

  

Delfi– Made in ethical conditions in L.A.

DL1961– Made in L.A. with sustainable production practices and sustainable materials like organic cotton are used when possible.

Dr. Barbara Strum– Eco-friendly skincare that combines tech and natural ingredients. It’s produced in Germany.

  

Doctor Rogers– Made with plant-based, sustainably-sourced, vegan ingredients.

Eleven Six– Designed in NYC and produced in Bolvia and Peru by artisans using sustainable materials like baby alpaca wool.

Ellis Brooklyn– Artisanally produced in Brooklyn in small batches. Ellis Brooklyn is committed to sustainability and bottles with lead-free, recycled glass.

  

Fame and Partners– Made in L.A. with a focus on producing as little waste as possible, and sustainable and natural materials.

 

Faithfull– Handmade in Bali using traditional techniques, and local materials when possible.

  

French Girl–  Made with sustainable plant-based ingredients from fair trade sources.

From St. Xavier– Made by hand with ethical socially conscious business practices. Each piece can take over 20 hours to produce.

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Generation Clay– Made with vegan, plant-based, locally-sourced Australian ingredients.

Girl Undiscovered– Made in New Zealand with wildcrafted ingredients that are sourced directly from small communities. The bottles come in sustainable, recyclable glass.

Gloss Moderne–  Clean luxury haircare that is toxin-free and vegan.

Grown Alchemist– Made with certified organic ingredients that still produce results. You get the boost from natural peptides, acids, and cell-communicating actives.

  

GRLFRND– Inspired by the supermodels of the 90’s, GRILFRND is made in L.A. with sustainable production.

  

Hat Attack– Handmade in the Bronx using traditional wood-blocking.

Henne Organics– Made with certified organic, and cruelty-free ingredients.

Herbivore Botanicals– Handmade in small batches, with organic, non-toxic, food grade ingredients. Skincare you can eat.

   

Hot as Hell– Eco-friendly lingerie and ready wear that’s still sexy. Hot as Hell uses earth-friendly materials like corn-based nylon and sustainable production like digital printing.

  

Ilia Beauty– Clean beauty made from transparent, natural and organic ingredients.

Indah– Ethically handmade in Bali.

  

Innika Choo– Handcrafted from natural materials in Bali.

J Brand– J Brand has started using more sustainable fabrics like recycled and organic cotton and sustainable practices like eco washes.

Jade Swim– Made with sustainable Italian nylon.

  

JADEtribe–

Janessa Leone– Made with ethically sourced wool in the U.S. The factory Janessa uses is employee-owned.

  

JINsoon– 10-free nail polish. This means it’s made without Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP, Formaldehyde resin, Camphor, Xylene, Ethyl Tosylamide, Triphenyl phosphate, parabens, and lead.

  

Joanna Vargas–

Juliet Dunn–

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Katie May– Handmade by ethical artisans in L.A.

  

Kayu– Made in the Philippines, using sustainable materials like straw and locally sourced shells. Kayu employs artisans to craft with their traditional techniques.

  

Kiini– Recyclable bathing suits. They are handmade and hand crocheted by artisans.

  

Kjaer Weis– Makeup that’s organic and natural, with packaging that’s refillable.

  

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Komono– Komono is integrating sustainable materials and practices like recycled plastic and biodegradable acetate into their brand. They started this integration with NEUTRØ a sustainable line that used naturally derived materials.

  

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LAMade– Made in L.A. with ethical production and locally produced fabrics.

Lashfood– Natural lash enhancement. Made with natural and non-toxic ingredients that are safe for your eyes. The formula is free of nasty stuff like sulfates, and synthetic fragrances.

  

Lilah B.– Made in Milan. Lilah B. is vegan and cruelty-free and made without the top five normal toxins found in makeup.

Lemlem– Made with traditionally handwoven Ethiopian cotton.

Leonor Grayl Paris– This natural haircare is eco-friendly and made with sustainably sourced ingredients.

LNDR– Sustainably produced in the E.U.

Loeffler Randall– Handmade by skilled craftsmen. Loeffler Randal sustainably sources their raffia.

Maaji– Produced ethically in Colombia. Maaji helps to restore Colombian waterways.

Made by Dawn– Sustainably produced in California.

Madeworn– Produced and designed locally in L.A. using ecologically sound natural materials like organic cotton.

Mara Hoffman– Designed in NYC and produced around the world with ethical practices and exclusively sustainable materials like handwoven organic cotton and Tencel.

Marysia Swim– Made ethically and locally in Brazil.

Mercedes Salazar– Made by artisans in Columbia incorporating traditional indegenous techniques.

Mes Demoiselles– Handcrafted by artisans in India and Nepal.

Mestiza New York– Designed in NYC. Mestiza New York works with the Phillipine Textile Council to help support female weavers and include their handwoven fabrics in their collection.

Michael Stars– Made in L.A. using natural, sustainable, and locally sourced materials for their eco-friendly collection.

Miista– Designed in London and produced locally, ethically, and with fair trade principles in Spain. They are also transparent about their employment.

Misa Los Angeles– Handmade by artisans in Los Angeles.

Moon Juice– Moon Juice is plant-sourced supplements. They use organic, food grade ingredients from local farms in their supplements.

Naadam– Knitwear that uses sustainably sourced natural materials like cashmere that is from traditional nomads and alpaca wool.

   

Nannacay– Handwoven by female artisans in Peru.

Nannette De Gaspe– Nanette De Gaspe uses natural botanicals like silver mushrooms and marine collegen. They sustainably source their ingredients like shea butter.

Nanushka– Sustainability is important to Nanushka, they source within the E.U., use vegan leathers and considered materials. They are based in Budaprest and produce within the E.U.

Naturally Serious– Anti-pollution skincare that uses six anti-oxidents that are free of toxins and sourced ethically.

No Ka’Oi– Designed with a Hawaiian vibe and made in Italy. No Ka’Oi has received the Positive Luxury Butterfly Mark.

  

Nobody Denim– Manufactured locally in Melbourne. They work with Sustainable Victoria to conserve water and energy.

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics– Vegan and cruelty-free makeup.

Olio E Osso– Made in small batches in Portland, Oregon with natural ingredients.

  

one on one– Handknitted by Greek artisans.

One Over One– Clean beauty that is free of a long list of toxins.

Oribe– Made with formulas that combine natural ingredients like sandalwood with tech to make hair ready for the runway.

  

Osea– This skincare is toxin-free and vegan. The featured ingredients are organic botanicals and sustainably grown seaweed.

PatBo– Handcrafted by 400 female artisans in founder Patricia’s hometown in Brazil.

Peony– Swimwear made with sustainable recycled nylon.

Pitusa– Handmade by artisans using locally sourced natural materials.

Playa– Haircare that includes recycling in production. You can send the bottles back through the Playa Beauty recycling program.

Pursoma– Handmade in small batches from sustainably sourced minerals.

R+Co– Vegetarian and cruelty-free, non-toxic hair care products.

Raquel Allegra– Made in L.A. with recycled and natural fabrics.

Raincry– Conscious hairbrushes handcrafted with sustainable beechwood.

Re/Done– Upcycled Levi’s jeans and upcycled t-shirts.

Ren Clean Skincare– Clean skincare with natural actives that is good for you and the planet.

Reverie– Made with botanicals and without toxins.

Rituel de Fille– Handcrafted with 99% natural ingredients.

  

RMS Beauty– Made with raw, food-grade, organic ingredients.

 

Rodin– Rodin uses organic and natural botanicals and produces in small batches.

S’well– Eco-friendly reusable water bottles, made with stainless steel.

  

Saalt– Reusable menstral cups. These are sustainable period products.

Sachajuan– Produced in Sweden, these haircare products are environmentally conscious and use algae from the ocean.

Sachin & Babi– Handcrafted in Mumbai in Sachin & Babi’s studio by artisans.

Sancia– Handcrafted by artisans using traditional techniques and local materials.

 

Sanctuary– They manufacture using less water and chemicals and use factories that believe in the same sustainable values sanctuary does.

Seafolly– Seafolly is a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative and produces with some sustainable materials.

Selkie– Made in L.A. with environmentally conscious production and vegan fibers.

Sensi Studio– Handcrafted in a socially responsible environment in Ecuador.

She Made Me– Hand crocheted by artisans in Bali using traditional techniques.

Shrimps– A faux fur brand that is designed and produced in the U.K.

Skin– Made in the U.S. with sustainable, natural materials like organic cotton, and pima cotton.

Skin Worship– Forumlas made from organic and sustainable agriculture sourced botanicals.

Skyn Iceland– Vegan, cruelty-free, and natural. This skincare brand sources the natural minerals of Iceland and puts them in their potent, non-toxic forumlas.

Silke London– Headwraps to keep your hair healthy. They are made with mulberry silk and designed in London.

Smith & Cult– Non-toxic beauty. Their nail polishes are 5-free and they are vegan friendly.

Smythe– Smythe is a Canadian ready-to-wear brand that is incorporating sustainable materials like tencel.

Soleil Toujours– Botanically based sunscreen. They use red algae and zinc oxide for organic, natural, reef-friendly skincare.

Spell and the Gypsy Collective– Handmade by artisans in Bali using natural materials.

Spiritual Gangster– Designed and manufactured in L.A. using eco-friendly manufacturing practices. They also donate meals to people in need.

Stella McCartney– Sustainable at the core these sunglasses are made with bio-based acetate.

Stilla Cosmetics– Makeup that is cruelty-free and has refillable for less wasteful makeup.

Stine Goya– Another brand that is venturing into sustainability. They are incorporating sustainable materials like peace silk and released a completely sustainable capsule collection.

Stoned Immaculate– Handselected vintage that has been released into the world. It is made in small batches in L.A.

Sugar Me Smooth– Eco-friendly, all natural hair removal that is produced in the U.S. They don’t use synthetics or fillers and also donate to Carson’s Cause.

Sun Potion– Nutritional supplements with organic and fairly sourced ingredients.

Supergoop!– Suncare with organic ingredients that are reef-friendly.

Tabula Rasa– A brand that combines traditional slow handknitting with innovative knitting techniques.

The Beauty Chef– Organic supplements that will help kickstart your metabolism. The products use Certified organic ingredients and biodynamic whole foods. They are produced in Australia and are vegetarian.

Theory– Theory is made in Italy and is working towards a much more sustainable model of production. They work with a tannery that is going zero-waste and have a good cashmere line of fully sustainable, traceable cashmere.

Tonik– This Australian supplements brand is “fluff-free.” They use organic ingredients and don’t include anything more than what you need.

Ulla Johnson– Ulla Johnson is made in partnership with artisan communties around the world who produce slowly and incorporate their own traditional techniques into the clothing.

Uma Oils– Uma Oils botanicals are all grown on their 100-acre plot in India. They are carefully planted. Each plant is regrown no more than twice a year and handcrafted in small batches.

Unreal Fur– Vegan faux fur that is PETA approved. They use sustainable and recycled fibers and work to reduce their waste.

Veja– Made in a Fair Trade certified factory in Brazil. Veja uses wildsourced rubber and organic cotton for it’s tennis shoes.

Vinter’s Daughter– Botanically based forumlas with the highest-quality ingredients. The botanicals are sourced in California and are wild-crafted and organic.

Vita Liberata– The first non-toxic tanning brand. They use organic and ECOcert organic botanicals for their self-tanners. They have ethical partnerships and don’t animal test.

Vitamin A– Swimwear that’s made ethically with sustainable materials like recycled nylon.

Vive Sana– Suncare made without toxins using natural ingredients like zinc. They are 70% certified organic, and reef safe.

Voluspa– Sustainably sourced ingredients in candles that have been handpoured in California.

we ARE LEONE– An ethical and sustainable working model with a transparent supply chain. Silks are sourced in Asia. Clothes are designed and produced in L.A. and made by local artisans.

   

We Are Paradoxx– Environmentalists who make haircare products with organic ingredients and non-toxic forumlas. The packaging is aluminum to cut down on plastic.

White + Warren– Made with ethically sourced natural fibers and sustainable fabrics from recycled plastic. White + Warren also extends their sustainability to packaging by using biodegradable materials.

   

Year of Ours– Made in L.A. with ecologically sound manufacturing practices.

   

Yuni– Non-toxic, plant-based formulas.