clothing & fashion brands
from linen to lace to luxury
Aliya Wanek (pictured above) — eponymous ethical womenswear label with a mission to create comfortable, stylish clothing sustainably as an extension of the wearer’s individuality. If not sewing the garments herself, Aliya works with a production sewer and other local contractors in the Bay Area to produce and dye her garments, always taking into consideration ways to reduce the brand’s environmental impact.
The Tiny Closet — LA-based small-batch made-to-order minimalist clothing line
Taylor Jay — an ethical, inclusive, sustainable clothing brand with a focus on elevated basics that will fit a range of bodies
Martine Rose — London-based menswear brand inspired by Jamaican heritage and the melting-pot cultures of London.
PLAYGROUND — an online vintage store that specializes in statement pieces
Sincerely Tommy — Brooklyn-based lifestyle brand and coffeeshop fostering emerging womenswear, lifestyle brands, and community
Fe Noel — womenswear inspired by Grenadian heritage and uplifting emerging young Black entrepreneurs through the Fe Noel Foundation
William Okpo — luxury fashion and beauty brand
Bum Cake Vintage — ethereal and inclusive vintage lingerie, intimate products, and home goods shop
America Hates Us — contemporary lifestyle brand that offers clothing and accessories to “communicate views we hold dear through the use of symbolic expression,” reflecting the current socio-political-economic landscape
This website is always being updated, and needless to say, there are obviously many clothing lines and brands missing from this short list. If you have a recommendation/addition for this list, ideally skewing towards small-batch, sustainably/locally-produced clothing brands, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
