Kalaurie

What do you pay attention to when you're shopping for a new item of clothing? If know a few things about ethical fashion you probably consider to the type of fabric it's made from, where it was made and by whom. But have you ever asked yourself whether you would pass that garment onto your daughter? What about your granddaughter? Kalaurie is a Melbourne-based label that pays attention to ethical values to create modern heirlooms for future generations.

Baiia Swimwear

Baiia stands for “one who has the capacity to change the world for the better”, and we can’t help but agree with how well this fits with the company’s ethos. This is a label that encompasses the idea of creating versatile swimwear for women by using recycled plastic that would otherwise be polluting our precious land and ocean, and clogging up our eco systems.

Luna and Rose

Sometimes a brand comes along that makes sustainability and ethics seem so straightforward you wonder why all brands aren't doing it. But then you remember it takes a special type of person to make a difficult process look simple. That's exactly what Rosie Shelton and her team have mastered at Luna & Rose. They create beautiful 99% recycled sterling silver jewellery and organic, plant-dyed garments sustainably, transparently and ethically. They make it look simple, but there's a high level of dedication involved that makes Luna & Rose a truly ethical brand.

Wama Underwear

What underwear are you wearing right now? Sure, it’s a hugely personal question, but hear us out. Picture the undies you put on this morning, then ask yourself these questions: What are they made of? Who made them? How were they made? If you can’t answer confidently, it’s about time you discovered Wama Underwear. Oh, and if you can answer these questions, consider this a virtual high five from us (but read on, because we think you’ll like Wama Underwear too).

ReCreate

New Zealand based boutique fashion label ReCreate is well and truly helping to shake up the fashion industry by pulling it into the ethical and sustainable lane. Not only is their clothing made under excellent Fairtrade working conditions, but the brand also uses only certified organic fabrics that are sustainably produced from crop to customer.

Outland Denim

If you haven’t yet heard of Outland Denim, we can guarantee that you’re going to be an avid customer by the time you’ve finished reading this. Not only does Outland Denim ethically make stylish, high-quality jeans, but they’re also tackling an industry that may seem quite distant to us: the sex industry. They’re also using their business to properly equip these victims with tools that will serve them for the rest of their lives.

Boody

Look, there’s a fat chance that you’ve already heard of this next company, but because we love them so dang much we’re going to talk to you about them anyway! It’s Boody. Did you have your moment of recognition and admiration? Boody is providing us conscious consumers with affordable, comfy clothing essentials for the entire family—mums, dads and bubs are all covered—that are good for the planet and good for us, too.

Ere Perez

This next brand has been an Ethical Made Easy favourite for a long time now, and we thought it was high time for us to introduce you to them. Ere Perez is an Australian owned company, and the team pride themselves on producing makeup and skincare as purely and naturally as they possibly can. Their premium ingredients—oils, plant extracts, and minerals—are merged with antioxidants to create products that are both good for your skin and will look good on your skin, and we can credit them with some of our best skin days of the last few months.

Bilboa

If you like being complimented, Bilboa is a brand to look at. They’re fun, but flattering- in Bilboa’s own words, ‘elegant yet quirky’. We can all but guarantee these clothes will draw appreciative attention. Which is perfect, because when your Bilboa threads are ultimately met with, ‘Oh I LOVE your (top/dress/jumpsuit), where did you get it?!’, you can excitedly tell your ethical-fashion proselyte all about its sustainable origins.

Lois Hazel

Lois Hazel is an Australian brand to watch. Every one of their collections has not been brought about without complete transparency; transparency on the sourcing of their materials, the production behind each individual element, and the craftsmanship that’s gone into the creation of every piece. Lois Hazel have a stack of cool things on their CV—they’ve been featured on VAMFF’s Off site Runway series and were a 2017 finalist for the National Designer Award—but it’s how they source the fabric they use to create their garments that really makes them shine in our eyes.