18 Sustainable Brands You Can Find On SSENSE

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Like the rest of the chronically online, fashion-obsessed community, we scroll on SSENSE to look for visual cues that spark our creativity, and of course, we use browser extensions to keep an eye on the next SSENSE sale. It’s no secret that SSENSE is the go-to for luxury, streetwear, and emerging talent, but did you know they also feature a growing roster of sustainable designers?

You just might discover your next gem comes from an emerging or established sustainable designer. Check out this non-exhaustive list below for your future SSENSE scroll.

PRO TIP: Search keywords like upcycled, recycled, deadstock, organic, and sustainable to find sustainably made pieces.

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim

   recycled materials | Asian American-founded

3.1 Phillip Lim, mixes New York’s urban edge with Californian chill. The brand offers polished yet easy-to-wear pieces focused on quality and sustainability.

2. AGOLDE

   regenerative & recycled cotton | recycled leather

   

Originally founded in 1989, AGOLDE relaunched in 2014 as a Los Angeles-based denim brand known for its modern take on classic styles, reinterpreting vintage denim with new aesthetics.

3. AGR

   London-based | woman-owned | upcycled, deadstock, recycled materials

AGR reimagines traditional British knitwear with bright, bold colors and unexpected patterns. Inspired by the energy of London, the brand merges craftsmanship with an expressive approach to fashion.

4. Ahluwalia

   London-based | Black woman-owned | deadstock & vintage materials

Drawing from her Nigerian-Indian heritage and 90s influences, founder Priya Ahluwalia reworks sportswear, tailoring, and knitwear into nostalgic and forward-thinking pieces.

5. Baserange

   natural & recycled materials | ethically sourced

Baserange uses raw and recycled materials to create minimalist and timeless essentials that are inspired by the connection between humans and the natural world.

6. Bode

   hand-crafted | antique fabrics | made in New York

Through Bode, founder Emily Adams Bode Aujla transforms vintage textiles sourced globally into narrative-driven, androgynous, and imperfect garments. Definitely stop by their stores, if you’re ever in NYC.

7. Chopova Lowena

   upcycled materials | sustainable & ethical Production

In Chopova Lowena we trust 🧎‍♀️Founded in 2018 by Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena, Chopova Lowena merges Bulgarian folklore with British punk to create unexpected, eclectic pieces from deadstock fabrics.

8. Collina Strada

   sustainable materials | ethical production

Since its founding, Collina Strada has been unapologetic in its anything-but-boring designs, making sustainability feel fun. Beyond just designing clothing, the brand creates a platform for self-expression, activism, and a little bit of chaos.

9. Deadwood

   upcycled & vegan leather

   

Deadwood is what every tree-hugging punk needs. The Stockholm-based brand gives new life to recycled leather and innovative vegan materials.

10. Gabe Gordon

    handloom | hand-dyed | sustainable materials

Made from discarded yarns and hand-loomed, Gabe Gordon explores the space between comfort and vulnerability through knitwear that embraces texture, distress, decay, and nostalgia.

11. Gabriela Hearst

    Latina founded | sustainable & ethical production | plastic-free

Inspired by her Uruguayan ranching roots and her design experiences in New York, Gabriela Hearst created her eponymous label with a focus on timelessness, traditional craftsmanship, and sustainability.

12. GANNI

    sustainable materials & production

Dare we say, “it” brand of the susty fashion girl, Danish label GANNI is redefining Scandinavian style with a maximalist approach. Its oversized silhouettes, playful prints, and Y2K-inspired details have quickly become iconic signatures of the brand.

13. Gil Rodriguez

    made in LA | Latina-owned | ethically sourced materials

Like American Apparel, but sans the evil vibes; Eliana Gil Rodriguez was inspired by her time at American Apparel and now creates essential, made-in-Los Angeles pieces that avoid branding to offer unpretentious designs that stand on their own.

14. Girlfriend Collective

    recycled materials | sustainable dyes | size-inclusive

Girlfriend Collective was launched in 2016 with a mission to create activewear that's both sustainable and inclusive. They use recycled bottles and susty dyes to make workout clothes for every body type.

15. Marine Serre

    upcycled materials | sustainable & ethical production

I start howling at the moon when I see a Marine Serre moon print top! The Parisian designer’s futuristic style is a testament to the evolving fashion practice of blending the old with the boundary-breaking.

16. Paolina Russo

    sustainable materials | natural dyeing | women-owned

When suburban nostalgia meets the avant-garde you get Paolina Russo. Inspired by childhood sports teams and DIY crafts, Russo upcycles material into colorful, holographic, experimental designs.

17. Stella McCartney

    sustainable materials | ethical production

Nepo-baby supreme Stella McCartney knows exactly how to curate an effortless yet tailored look, all while using no leather or fur and embracing ethical production.

18. Virón

    biomaterial leather | vegan | small-batch production

We’ve had our eye on Virón for a few years now and can vouch that their ethically crafted AppleSkin shoes are the blueprint for susty style.

What are your favorite susty picks and brands on SSENSE?

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