The original and in my opinion, always the best.   This company saved my life (or at least my feet) back in 1990 at a time when Veganism was not as widely recognised - it was a battle just to try and get some soya milk for a cup of tea locally!!

This vegan company have not changed their name, which is such an established and loved brand.   They make the highest quality vegan footwear possible and ship around the world.  Their hiking boots are amazing, I have some Birkenstocks for summer and their fake suede shoes are stylish and oh so comfy.

Founded in 2013, Ahimsa is a vegan brand that prioritizes love. Makers of quality vegan shoes and accessories. We were born to make a difference on the life of animals, nature, and our fellow human beings. Thru our products, we aim to share the vegan lifestyle. Our goal is to have a more conscious society, one day completely free of cruelty.  

Offering high-quality products, made from alternative materials, that have long lasting durability, we will show the world that you can be in fashion, without cruelty.

Brave Gentleman is a premium menswear brand that is 100% vegan and cruelty-free.  Joshua Katcher is a fashion designer, author, activist and educator who has taught at Parsons The New School and LIM college, and has lectured internationally on sustainable and ethical fashion. He wrote first book in 2018, Fashion Animals, dedicated to understanding how and why animals are exploited in the fashion industry.

VOGUE says that, "The full scope of Katcher’s ethical commitment is rather head-spinning, just as it is to gape about his Williamsburg shop, with its complete future-is-now men’s range".

Our aim is to sell well-made good-looking products which are free from any animal ingredients and which meet high social, labour and environmental standards. We try to keep a balance between working with innovative ethically-minded brands which are manufactured under fair labour conditions overseas whilst also supporting UK design and production. Consumption is an inevitable part of living and our focus is to support informed and positive shopping as well as positive living in general.

They set up initially in my home town of Leeds, before relocating to London.

SUSTAINABLE // ETHICAL // VEGAN FASHION.   Starting in London and available in other european locations.  They sell classy shoes for men and women that are both vegan and fair-trade.

Vege Threads make clothes for everyday wear.  We care about the world we live in and as such we try and tread lightly, keeping things simple and made local.  

We believe that business is a work in progress and we continue to re-invest to make it better for our customers and the planet.  This commitment to transparency and an ethical supply chain means we have again gained accreditation from Ethical Clothing Australia and in addition, pride ourselves in working with local knitting mills and dye houses.   VT embraces the shift towards slower living.  We seek to bring together a community who share the same values and are interested in sustainability as well as good design and style.

. (Note: they do sell some products made out of merino wool.)

Bleed are based in Germany and are a family operated business. The materials used in their clothing is organic cotton, cork, tencel (made from eucalyptus trees), hemp, linen, and recycled polyester. The meaning behind the name bleed in their words is “Nature has already bled enough and it has to stop. Therefore not only the name but also our slogan was born: ‘We bleed for nature!'”

LÉ BUNS is a vegan, cruelty-free and a slow fashion brand specialising in swimwear and intimates based in Australia. They use plant-based fabrics, organic cotton, and regenerated nylon. We love how they say “Don’t worry, we’re minimalists.” in the footer where they are the email sign-up.

Bhumi means “Mother Earth” - every Bhumi purchase has a positive environmental & social impact.

We want to make a positive impact on our planet and the people, by inspiring everyone to make positive consumer choices.

Etiko's business is fundamentally different to most clothing, footwear and sports brands. Our ambition is to do as much good as possible, not to 'do no harm' or simply 'be a responsible purchaser’. Etiko’s engagement with fair trade certified suppliers means we are working with raw material and factory suppliers who are investing in the economic and social development of farmers and workers. Producing Etiko garments, footwear and sports balls is a vehicle for these people to lift themselves out of poverty and create a better life for themselves and their community. 

 For Etiko, the payment of fair prices and development premiums is fundamental to achieving labour rights in garment, footwear and sports ball production. 

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One of our favourite online stores has recently launched a Slow Fashion section. Knowing their philosophy and their strict selection criteria, they have curated a beautiful range of brands that make unique pieces to last a lifetime, not just a season. The best part is that you can shop multiple brands at just one stop.

Organic Crew is an ethical, sustainable and organic apparel brand. We do not compromise on quality and our philosophy is based on the production of luxurious designs, without compromising the planet.

Our commitment to sustainable garment manufacturing is our number one priority throughout every development process. From the cotton fields to construction, we ensure that even the working conditions of our manufacturers are of the highest standard within the industry.

All of our garments are made using 100% organic cotton in Melbourne, Australia and Tirupur, India.

Samara started with the intention of being a brand that exudes elegance, simplicity and nature. The brand was born out of a need among women for small, minimalist purses and wallets that were not overtly branded, that were truly eco-friendly, not posing any harm to animals, without luxury markups but with the same quality as higher end brands. Our factories pride themselves on attention to detail, whilst using the finest, most eco-friendly materials.

Insecta is a Brazilian based shoes and accessories brand.

We aim to raise awareness about our ecosystem. This directly concerns sustainability, veganism, and fair trade endeavors, as well as the encouragement of new entrepreneurs working on behalf of the environment. We love showing the world that being aware can be a lot of fun!

We upcycle and recycle as much material as possible; things such as recycled PET bottles, recycled cotton, recycled rubber, upcycled vintage clothing, reusable fabrics, and waste that would otherwise go to landfill. 

We are SeaSide Tones and we offer unique and highest quality products inspired by the colours of the sea.

All of our products are handmade and traded fairly.

We believe strongly in our ethics and want our customers to feel completely happy with their purchase

Note: Their hats are not vegan – made from wool.

Sanyukta Shrestha is a pioneer in eco-friendly and sustainable high-end fashion. Specialising in bridal and evening wear,. Sourcing eco-friendly materials sustainably, providing Fairtrade work for marginalised communities in her home country of Nepal, and hand finishing the finest details tailored to each bride.

“I believe in individuality and I enjoy bringing out inner beauty, a reflection of the personalities of the women that wear my design. For me feeling good is equally important as looking good.” – Sanyukta Shrestha

Sanyukta Shrestha was born in Nepal and grew up surrounded by nature and hardworking dedicated people. This inspired her ethos ‘Love Green – Believe in Ethics’. 

Note: They also use milk by-products, making some of their garments not vegan-friendly. 

We cut and sew all of our linen garments locally in Lithuania using only toxic free, Oeko certificated linen. We (I and my husband) started Linenfox because we were looking for simple, durable and quality made linen garments for a reasonable price and we couldn’t find it. First pieces led us to others and now we’re a company of 15 people working together every day for many reasons: quality, sustainability and, finally, for an earth-friendly product made with love.

We learned so much about linen. A well-made cloth is significantly more durable, feels better against your skin, and most important gets softer and more beautiful with each wear. We run our company according to fair trade principles, pay honest wages and appreciate our specialist truly.

Note: Not all garments and products are vegan. They sell beeswax candles and use wool in some of their garment options. 

Italy is world famous for its high-quality shoe craftsmanship, a pair of fine Italian shoes will complete any outfit – business or casual. The techniques with which NOAH products are made have been skillfully passed down through generations by wise and experienced hands. NOAH’s designs fuse traditional and modern styles. Refined and eco-friendly materials make our shoes the perfect choice for the more conscious consumer. High quality microfibre materials are handcrafted in Italy into classy and extremely comfortable shoes. 

We strongly believe that fashion can help create change; we all use it as our non-verbal form of communicating to the world “This is my style & this is what I stand for”, so we set out to find the message that represents us & change. 

 It’s no secret that the fashion industry is incredibly harmful to animals, humans and the environment. 

We have now made it our mission to find great Fashion Designers that help counteract the harm other fashion companies create. 

Thought is an ethical clothing line based in the UK that uses organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, recycled polyester and sometimes wool (disclaimer anything with wool is not vegan-friendly). They proudly support slow fashion, so naturally, their pieces are designed and made to last. Their mantra is “Wear me, love me, mend me, pass me on.” Their range covers men’s, women’s, socks and accessories.

Note: they use wool in some products