13 Colorful Sustainable Clothing Brands with Fun Prints & Bold Colors
Sometimes there are misconceptions that ethical clothing has to be minimalistic and all about the neutrals. I personally LOVE fun prints and bright colors. They keep my closet exciting!
Here are some socially responsible clothing brands that I love because of their bold style and eye-catching looks that keep ethical fashion exciting and unique!
Is ethical & sustainable fashion boring?
I definitely feel that the sustainable fashion tends to highlight a certain aesthetic of minimalist neutral style.
While I understand that this is due to the ability to style neutrals multiple ways, wear for a variety of seasons, and particularly popular with the capsule wardrobe trend, I think we have to understand that not everyone is a fan of minimalistic style!
I love colorful clothing way more and I know I’m not alone in this!
When I first entered the ethical fashion space I didn’t feel like my style fit in. I’ve always loved quirky patterns, bright colors, and that’s not what I saw with mainstream ethical fashion brands.
It took me a few years, but I finally found some amazing brands that celebrate colorful clothing, use ethical practices, and eco-friendly fabrics.
I’ve created this guide to highlight fun sustainable clothing brands for anyone else who might feel like their style doesn’t fit in to the traditional sustainable fashion aesthetic.
The truth is ethical fashion is whatever you want it to be….bold, funky, bright! It’s up to you!
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Your closet is a unique extension of your personality and I don’t want anyone to feel they need to compromise their style for values because I believe style and values can go together.
Consider finding some pieces unique to you at your local thrift shop or exploring the brands below!
13 Colorful Clothing Brands Using Sustainable Materials
This list of fun clothing brands focuses on bold prints, color, and eco-friendly materials! If you’re someone with bold style, but looking for more ethical & sustainable options, this list is a great starting place!
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Aventura’s Colorful conscious clothes
Aventura is a family owned clothing company crafting garment with organic cotton, hemp, recycled polyester, and more.
Select items are made in Fair Trade Certified factories too! Aventura is a great option for women looking for bright casual sustainable style. They’re a more affordable option too which is great.
Passion Lilie’s Retro Inspired Style
Passion Lilie’s bold style empowers consumers wearing their apparel and the artisans who craft these beautiful goods.
Passion Lilie provides sustainable employment opportunities to artisans in India through the crafting of eco-friendly clothing and accessories.
Passion Lilie has fun options for men and women! Use the discount code TheHonestConsumer for 15% off your Passion Lilie purchase.
Tradland’s Colorful Sustainable Style
Tradlands focuses on creating pieces customers can wear with everything and live in for years to come. Their timeless pieces are ethically made with natural materials like cotton, silk, and TENCEL.
Tradlands carries both a variety of neutral style and bold colorful pieces perfect for fun fashion.
I’ve loved my Tradlands dresses! Use the discount code HONESTCONSUMER for 15% off.
Fun Graphic Tees from Uproot Design Studio
Uproot Design Studio is an artist owned company that focuses on bright nature inspired designs! Their t-shirts feature colorful tulips, hummingbirds, bees, and more!
Plus, these sustainable tees are made from 100% organic cotton!
Use the discount code HONESTCONSUMER for 10% off your order.
People of Leisure’s Fun clothing for music lovers
People of Leisure has a wide range of fun sustainable clothing options including organic cotton band clothing, vintage pieces, and bright dresses.
They offer options for both men and women!
MALAIKA NEW YORK’S Bold zero waste fashion
Malaika New York is an ethical fashion brand that focuses on zero waste design and seasonless style. Their eco-friendly clothing is ethically made in partnership with a Turkish factory focused on sustainable production, fair wages, and safe working conditions.
On top of zero waste design practices, Malaika New York uses sustainable materials such as GOTS or OEKO certificated cottons, deadstock fabric, ECONYL, and RWS certified wool. Select Malaika New York tops and vests feature bold colors such as bright pinks and reds.
Sustainable shoppers can use the discount code MHonest15 for 15% off their order.
LA Relaxed: Colorful Clothing Made in the USA
LA Relaxed uses sustainable natural fibers to craft high quality clothing.
All of their clothing is made in their own factory in Los Angeles and they pay garment workers a livable wage and have healthy work conditions.
This ethical brand aims to minimize waste in the production process by making in small batches, reducing fabric consumption, and using leftover fabric for other goods.
Sustain by Kat’s Plant Dyed Clothes
Sustain by Kat creates high-quality, timeless basics made from 100% natural materials including organic cotton and linen.
They source and craft all of their products ethically and with care, ensuring that each naturally-dyed piece contributes to helping both our planet and the people in it. Their colorful clothing is ethically made in India.
Paneros Bold Style Made with Dead-stock Fabrics
Paneros creates high quality, slow fashion styles in small quantity runs that are designed and crafted to last for years to come.
This ethical brand uses dead stock fabrics and eco-friendly fibers to create their unique clothing and features beautiful, bold patterns in timeless designs.
Mata Traders: Playful Prints & Patterns
Mata Trader’s newly released spring/summer collection has fun prints including lemons & bicycles!
I’m all about keeping ethical fashion quirky and unique so I’m loving it! This ethical clothing brand is working to make fair trade fashion readily available to consumers through vintage inspired designs and affordable prices.
Mata Traders works with artisan groups in India and Nepal providing fair wages, a safe space, and the tools needed to rise above poverty.
Girlfriend Collective: Brightly Colored Activewear
Girlfriend Collective specializes in comfortable, casual activewear such as leggings, bras, tops, and more.
Made with ethical practices and using recycled materials, this brand is leading the way in sustainable fashion.
Girlfriend Collective is a size inclusive activewear brand with sizes from XXS-6XL.
Their bold colors are great for adding a pop of color to your work out wardrobe.
Global Mama’s Beautiful & Bright Clothing
As part of the Fair Trade Federation the Global Mamas community works together to create a life of prosperity for African women and their families through empowerment and employment.
Global Mamas crafts their clothing with fair trade organic cotton to ensure high quality apparel.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Emily Waddell is the founder of The Honest Consumer. She has always been passionate about business for good and has a Bachelor degree in Social Entrepreneurship. She currently lives in Seattle where she practices imperfect sustainability. When she’s not writing, Emily enjoys supporting small businesses, clean eating, & practicing slow living. Learn more about Emily’s journey starting The Honest Consumer.
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