5 Ethical Fashion Picks — What To Wear on Your Weekend Getaway
You’re feeling the itch to skip town for a few days, but what to pack? It’s hard to get it just right. Transitional pieces that move from day to night and city to country should be at the top of your next ethical fashion must-have list.
We’ve chosen five ethical brands that are street chic, but still practical enough to wear on a casual, backcountry weekend. The best part? Everything on our list is ethically produced, meaning workers are paid fair wages, and in most instances, how the manufacturing process impacts the environment is taken into consideration. So you can feel good about adding a few new items to your closet!
Match this set with your fave kicks and you’re ready to hit the road!
SWIMSUIT / THE CLEVELANDER / GABRIELA PIRES
Playtime with your new swim go-to. Warm days reveling on a sun-cast mountain lake, relaxing with your besties in the sauna…you can well imagine it shifting from hot spring to hot tub. This one-piece marries sporty with glam, effecting a sizzling demeanor. The luxe Italian microfiber is super durable, standing up to scraps with rocks and providing a long life for the garment. All Gabriela Pires styles are made with love, right here in the USA. Available in Red, Black, and White.
JEANS / JFK / WARP + WEFT
Full of character, this lightweight denim is made from modal and cotton with a hint of stretch to keep them extra comfy on the trail. Warp + Weft recycles 98% of the water used in the production process and sources alternatives to chemical bleach. An everyday essential you can’t go wrong with. Available in seven shades.
JACKET / LINEN MOTO JACKET / CUYANA
Always cool, never out of style — be an escape artist (with or without the bike). Pair with jeans to keep chilly fall breezes at bay. Its easy fit and French linen/viscose blend make it a natural alternative to traditional leather or faux leather models. Handcrafted in small batches by Portuguese artisans, sustainability is a core part of Cuyana’s entire philosophy. Available in Black and Tan.
CASHMERE SWEATER / CREW NECK / STATE CASHMERE
A longtime wardrobe staple, this ribbed crew is the perfect cross of luxury and sustainability. Sure to keep you comfortably warm without overheating. Known for its super-soft quality and three-season comfort, this world renowned cashmere comes straight from the Mongolian mountains. State Cashmere pays shepherds a fair wage for keeping their flock in ethical, eco-friendly ways — just as they have for generations. Available in eight colors.
TOTE / THE DUCK BAG / BAGGU
Cotton canvas or denim? Rugged, versatile, and engineered with 65% recycled cotton, it hauls groceries as easily as your favorite bottle of red and picnic lunch. Features an interior zip pocket for your phone, change, or other small items, and two handles. Designed in San Francisco, they’re made in China by ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 140001 (an international quality management system designed to ensure certain standards are met) manufactures. Baggu has two small storefronts; one in San Francisco, the other in Brooklyn. Also available online in twelve colors.
