Best High Street Sustainable Fashion Brands (UK & USA)
Author: Stylist and brand team at Tellar
Date: 2025
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1. Arket (UK/EU/USA)
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Focuses on circular production, recycled fabrics, and transparency reports.
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Great for: Minimalist tailoring, outerwear, everyday basics.
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Offers traceable fibres and organic certifications.
2. Everlane (USA/UK Shipping)
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Known for its “Radical Transparency” policy.
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Great for: Workwear staples, premium basics, eco-denim.
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Partner factories audited for fair labour.
3. COS (UK & USA)
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Part of H&M Group, but leading the brand’s sustainable innovations.
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Great for: Elevated essentials, structured silhouettes, recycled wool and organic cotton blends.
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COS Resell promotes circular fashion.
📎 Learn more: Does COS sizing run small or large?
4. People Tree (UK)
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A pioneer of fair-trade fashion and sustainable fibres since the 1990s.
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Great for: Feminine prints, dresses, organic loungewear.
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100% GOTS-certified organic cotton and responsible dye processes.
💼 Best Designer Sustainable Fashion Brands
1. Stella McCartney (UK)
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A leader in cruelty-free, sustainable luxury.
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Uses Mylo™ (mushroom leather), organic cotton, and zero-deforestation policies.
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Great for: Statement tailoring, eco-conscious partywear, and premium wardrobe staples.
2. Mara Hoffman (USA)
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Emphasises circularity, regenerative fibres, and transparent supply chains.
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Great for: Feminine dresses, bold colours, occasionwear with purpose.
3. Gabriela Hearst (USA)
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Luxury label focused on low-impact production and eliminating plastic from its supply chain.
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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:
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One well-fitted blazer
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Two pairs of sustainable jeans or trousers
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Three to four tops in breathable fabrics
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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:
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Low water-use dyeing processes
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Ozone washing
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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
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Reduces packaging waste
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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:
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Reduce pollution
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Support ethical labour
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Conserve water and natural resources
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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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