Fall and Winter Brands to Shop This Holiday Season
As the leaves change and the temperatures drop, it’s time to refresh our wardrobes with cozy layers and accessories. This season, why not choose pieces that not only keep you warm but also give back?
In this blog post, we’ll explore fall and winter clothing and accessory options from brands with a philanthropic mission. From ethically sourced materials to community-driven initiatives, these companies are making a difference while keeping you fashionable. Join us in celebrating the spirit of giving as we highlight stylish finds that align with your values!
Looking for a new winter coat? Gandys has beautiful options designed for warmth and style at reasonable prices for men and women. They offer everything from boots to backpacks, hats, and layering options. However, there’s nothing better than a longline puffer and this color is unbeatable.
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10% of every Gandys sale funds projects around the world by partnering with local charities in each region to help empower children to find a way out of poverty through education. The Gandys Foundation supports 10 projects, helping 5,000+ kids annually with £600K+ donated to date.
Working from home or looking for something bold? Anchal Project has everything from dresses to robes, scarves, and bags, to home decor, pillows, bedding, and kitchen linens but our favorite is their stunning quilted jackets that look both comfortable and fashionable.
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Anchal is a non-profit social enterprise that leverages design and collaboration to create sustainable, income-generating careers in eco-friendly textiles for marginalized women in India. Anchal provides valuable skills training in textile production and fair-wage employment to women. This holistic program includes education workshops, health services, and community benefits, fostering financial independence and creativity. They have 462 women employed, 1,386 lives impacted, 130K products created, and have awarded 108 promotions.
The artisans create award-wining handmade products that blend traditional techniques with eco-friendly methods, minimizing environmental impact and championing sustainability in the fashion industry.
We highly recommend checking out their website to see the full extent of their incredible impact.
For those of us going into the office but still looking to be comfortable, Elegantees has great basics that can shift for any occasion. You can even design your own cardigan!
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Did you know that sourcing girls for sex trafficking happens often in Nepal and India? Every purchase at Elegantees gives back to the mission to fight against human trafficking in Nepal. Elegantees hires survivors and those at risk to make their clothing. Their dignified jobs provide fair wages and restoration, making the chances she’ll be trafficked again are slim-to-none!
Elegantees is also a proponent of sustainability, using natural fibers, deadstock and leftover fabric, while keeping stock minimal so there is no unnecessary excess or waste. They source sustainably by savings remnants from markets and dyeing high-quality natural fabrics like cotton.
If you’re on the hunt for a chic raincoat, Ilse Jacobsen Hornbæk makes beautiful designs and colorways with rain trousers to match. Their outerwear is unique and they have great down options, most notably a quilted longline down vest, down jacket, and longline puffer coat. As an honorable mention, their home slippers look to die for next to a fire with a cup of hot chocolate.
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All of the products at Ilse Jacobsen Hornbæk adhere to the requirements set by the EU in their ESG regulations and are continuously developed towards an even more sustainable future. Likewise, in cooperation with their suppliers, they ensure that they stay up to date on REACH compliance and continuously develop products with the new standards. All products are checked for nickel and PFAS and are significantly below the permitted limit values. They strive to only work with recycled polyester where possible.
Additionally, Hornbæk places a big emphasis on a roadmap to sustainability and reducing their environmental footprint. Since October 2016, they have converted 100% of electricity purchases for all buildings and installations to renewable and CO2-neutral energy produced by Danish wind and solar power. Find out more on their website.
Looking for a solid go-to? A closet staple? A new favorite? Vacation outfits? Marine Layer has a great variety. Anything you need for any season, they have it—from business casual to sleepwear or a cozy sweater.
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Marine Layer is a certified B Corp with an impressive impact report. They use materials made from recycled, responsibly sourced, or renewable inputs whenever possible with 41% of products made with sustainable materials and 100% of product manufacturing partners use reputable third-party audits like WRAP, Intertec, SMETA, or BSCI. They have also volunteered and donated 180K to 8 causes they support, including but not limited to Protect Our Winters, Delivering Good, and St. Anthony Foundation.
One of our favorite things about Marine Layer is their dedication to keeping clothes out of landfills through their Re-Spun program that allows you to send in unwanted clothing for a $40 credit towards your purchase, all you have to do is pay as shipping/stocking fee! Through this program, they have saved over 500K items from ending up in landfills and 3.0B gallons of water saved.
Lucy and Yak offers a colorful selection of women’s seasonal clothing and accessories. If you’re looking for a pop of color to spice up an otherwise bland winter wardrobe, they have some adorable prints and options.
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Lucy & Yak is a brand dedicated to making a positive impact through sustainable fashion and giving back. They create eco-friendly clothing using organic cotton, recycled materials, and low-impact dyes, ensuring that their products are as gentle on the planet as they are on the wearer. The company also prioritizes fair wages and safe working conditions for their artisans, many of whom are based in India. With a strong focus on social responsibility, Lucy & Yak supports charitable initiatives, from funding education to promoting mental health awareness. They partner with charity organizations such as Shelter, Fior Di Loto, and Doctors Without Borders to fund education for children, provide mental health resources, and empower women in the communities where their garments are made.
In need of new basics? Known Supply has great organic, regerative cotton options for men, women, and youth, whether it’s a comfy matching sweat set or unisex hoodie. They also offer custom orders for your own personalization.
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Known Supply is a Fair Trade certified B Corp that stands out for its unwavering commitment to meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Known Supply empowers artisans in marginalized communities by providing fair wages, creating safe working conditions, and promoting economic independence. With every product sold, the company helps uplift communities, ensuring that their artisans have the tools and opportunities to thrive. You can even meet the makers of their products on their website!
Additionally, Known Supply offers a recycling program where customers can mail in used clothes for proper recycling and earn a store credit to shop online.
We saved the best for last— Taylor Stitch offers some of the sharpest menswear we’ve seen. From beautiful, high-quality sweaters to workwear coats or handsome shirts, peacoats, bombers, blazers, and shackets, they really offer it all at honest prices.
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Taylor Stitch truly has the longest and most transparent responsibility resume we’ve seen— deeply committing to giving back and producing clothing responsibly. The brand prioritizes sustainability by using eco-friendly materials in small batches like organic cotton, deadstock, and recycled fibers, ensuring their products are built to last. They focus on ethical manufacturing, partnering with factories that uphold fair labor practices.
Through Taylor Stitch’s Restitch program, they allow customers to exchange used clothing for store credit and have repurposed 4.3K products from scrap. More notably, Taylor Stitch supports environmental and social causes, donating a portion of profits to over 12 nonprofits that promote sustainability, conservation, and community empowerment.
These are just a few of our favorite brands. If you’re curious on where to buy what, feel free to reach out. We hope you enjoyed this responsible shopping synopsis and snag some good deals this Black Friday!
