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(Image courtesy of Fashion Revolution<\/a>.)<\/p><\/div>\n

Last year around this time, I put together a pretty comprehensive list of ways to shop more responsibly<\/a>. All of the tips still hold true, and since I’m a few years into my decision to support ethical brands, I decided to share a few of my regular favorites with you.<\/p>\n

Everlane<\/a> is my go-to site for basic tees and classic separates, and right now, I’m carrying around the Twill Tote in Acorn<\/a> as my spring bag. Everlane believes in radical transparency<\/a>, fully disclosing all details about their merchandise, and with t-shirts starting at $15, you can’t go wrong with their pieces. They also have a large line of men’s clothing.<\/p>\n

Paige Denim<\/a> makes my favorite jeans, and while many denim manufacturers are still controversial, most of Paige’s items are made in the United States. I tend to wear one or two pairs until they literally fall apart, and my current favorite pair has been patched on several occasions.<\/p>\n

Hanky Panky<\/a> is a great source for underwear that’s also made in the United States. They utilize American-grown cotton<\/a> and encourage gentle care of their pieces, which are guaranteed to last for many years.<\/p>\n

Passion Lilie<\/a> is one of my favorite fair trade stores for beautiful cotton skirts and feminine blouses. All of the pieces are made by a women’s co-op in India and are designed by Katie Schmidt, the store’s founder. I’ll carry some of Passion Lilie’s spring pieces in my shop very soon.<\/p>\n

tonl\u00e9<\/a> is a wonderful site with a zero-waste policy and artistically designed pieces made by a talented team in Cambodia. My favorite tops for spring are by tonl\u00e9, all signed by their makers, and I wear them in heavy rotation. I’ll also carry pieces from\u00a0tonl\u00e9 when my shop opens.<\/p>\n

Ash & Rose<\/a> is my favorite online retailer of ethical clothing, and they carry a wide assortment of pieces from different designers. Owned by a mother and daughter pair, the store focuses on sustainability, fair labor, and empowering women. I’ve purchased several clothing and jewelry items, including Mata Traders’ pieces that were sold out elsewhere.<\/p>\n

This list contains my current favorite options for responsible shopping, but there are countless more available to you. I have a longer list on my Portfolio page<\/a>, and feel free to suggest your favorite retailers, too.<\/p>\n

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