Azura Bay

It seems as though we have almost everything at our fingertips for our ethical and sustainable wardrobes—we’ve got dresses, undies, sneakers, jeans, and even espadrilles. However, as absolutely fabulous as this accessibility is, there does seem to be a lack of ethically and sustainably made lingerie available, don’t you think? Well, we thought so, which is actually how we stumbled across Azura Bay.

BLACK MOON

Apart from Idris Elba, there is nothing more pleasing to the eye than a smooth leather bag that looks like it’s just come off the polisher. Disagree? You obviously have not locked eyes—in theory, of course—with any of the bags from BLACK MOON. BM is the epitome of a good LBB (little black bag – feel free to use). Born out of a desire to consciously create beauty, BM crafts exquisite leather bags and accessories that are made to last, and that are also made with a little difference. This makes us over the (black) moon. Pun definitely intended.

Argent Silversmith

Argent Silversmith is an Australian jewellery brand that takes personal to the next level—its founder sees through every part of the creation process. Liz Herman hand-makes every single piece of jewellery, drawing inspiration from her natural surroundings and designing the simplistic yet timeless pieces you see on the Argent website.

Girlfriend Collective

Let’s be real, we’ve all spent days lounging around in activewear with absolutely no intention of actually using the clothing for its intended purpose (some of us do this more often than we care to admit). But wouldn’t you like to know that your workout kit hasn’t cost the environment to make, or harmed the people who created it? Yeah, us too, so we give to you: Girlfriend Collective.

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.

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.

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.

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.