Best High Street Sustainable Fashion Brands (UK & USA)
Author: Stylist at TellarDate: 2025
1. Arket (UK/EU/USA)
Focuses on circular production, recycled fabrics, and transparency reports.
Great for: Minimalist tailoring, outerwear, everyday basics.
Offers traceable fibres and organic certifications.
2. Everlane (USA/UK Shipping)
Known for its “Radical Transparency” policy.
Great for: Workwear staples, premium basics, eco-denim.
Partner factories audited for fair labour.
3. COS (UK & USA)
Part of H&M Group, but leading the brand’s sustainable innovations.
Great for: Elevated essentials, structured silhouettes, recycled wool and organic cotton blends.
COS Resell promotes circular fashion.
📎 Learn more: Does COS sizing run small or large?
4. People Tree (UK)
A pioneer of fair-trade fashion and sustainable fibres since the 1990s.
Great for: Feminine prints, dresses, organic loungewear.
100% GOTS-certified organic cotton and responsible dye processes.
💼 Best Designer Sustainable Fashion Brands
1. Stella McCartney (UK)
A leader in cruelty-free, sustainable luxury.
Uses Mylo™ (mushroom leather), organic cotton, and zero-deforestation policies.
Great for: Statement tailoring, eco-conscious partywear, and premium wardrobe staples.
2. Mara Hoffman (USA)
Emphasises circularity, regenerative fibres, and transparent supply chains.
Great for: Feminine dresses, bold colours, occasionwear with purpose.
3. Gabriela Hearst (USA)
Luxury label focused on low-impact production and eliminating plastic from its supply chain.
Great for: Cashmere suits, sustainable leather, ready-to-wear collections.
🧵 Styling Advice: Making Sustainable Fashion Work for You
🔁 Think Versatility
Choose timeless pieces that you can mix and match. Neutral tones and trans-seasonal fabrics like organic cotton, TENCEL™, and wool blends allow for styling flexibility.
♻️ Build a Capsule Wardrobe
Create a work-to-weekend rotation that includes:
One well-fitted blazer
Two pairs of sustainable jeans or trousers
Three to four tops in breathable fabrics
One statement coat or jacket
📎 Explore:
The Ultimate Guide to Smart Casual Blazers for Women’s Body Types
The Ultimate Guide to Women’s Tuxedo Suits
👖 Invest in Sustainable Denim
Look for:
Low water-use dyeing processes
Ozone washing
Recycled or organic cotton blends
📎 Find your perfect fit:
The Ultimate Guide: Flattering Jeans for Every Body Shape
The Ultimate Guide to Jeans for Petite Women
📏 How Tellar.co.uk Supports Sustainable Fashion
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Lowers carbon emissions
Reduces packaging waste
Decreases overproduction
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🌍 Why It Matters
The fashion industry is responsible for approximately 10% of global carbon emissions. Sustainable fashion—paired with responsible consumer habits—has the power to:
Reduce pollution
Support ethical labour
Conserve water and natural resources
Extend the lifecycle of garments
Platforms like Tellar.co.uk ensure we can buy more thoughtfully, choose better fits, and reduce waste from poor sizing and returns.
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