Fauxgerty

* This line closed at the end of 2019

Designer Chrissy Fogerty launched Fauxgerty in 2013 with a collection of PVC free faux leather motorcycle jackets, they inspired the lines name. Since then she has branched out to include a wide array of ethically produced styles, made from sustainable fabrics (75% of the pieces are sewn using deadstock, organic cotton and Tencel are also used). Fauxgerty’s collections are manufactured in California, Alabama and Tennessee, at factories that pay on average of 71% over minimum wage. In addition to choosing eco friendly fabrics and maintaining high ethical standards for their production, Fauxgerty also strives to be size inclusive. Their garments are sampled and fit tested on sizes 00 to 24, a range not often found in the ethical community (and very much needed). We love how conscious Chrissy is about every aspect of her business, and we adore the style of her pieces, a beautiful combination of vintage and modern.

Saint Louis, MO

www.fauxgerty.com

Instagram @fauxgerty

Myrtle

Opened in 2011 Myrtle is a Los Angeles based brick and mortar, focused on selling goods from indie female designers. Owner Whitney Bickers recently launched a clothing line of the same name, which can be purchased both in person at her shop and online through her site. The pieces are all made in LA using remnant fabric to reduce waste. Whitneys designs have a vintage, feminine style that doesn’t sacrifice on comfort. As a soon to be mother of two she understands the need for functional (and beautiful) clothing.

Los Angeles

www.myrtlela.com

Instagram @myrtle

KdBird

Beautiful plant dyed, natural fiber hair accessories, made for kiddos but I may borrow some for myself. After the birth of her daughter designer Katie Burki decided to use her experience as a horticulturalist and garden designer to create a product line for kids. She uses botanical extracts and foraged materials to color linen, silk and cotton. Her love of plants and our planet inspires not only her collection but her packaging as well. Everything is plastic free and eco friendly, down to the compostable baggies that her hair accessories ship in.

Tacoma, WA

www.kdbird.com

Instagram @kd.bird

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Ona Organics

Founders Amanda Arapoglou and Elizabeth Dorow are friends of over 10 years, who were both drawn to study Ayurveda. For Elizabeth it came after years of farming the Moringa tree and studying its healing properties. Amanda’s practice of vedic meditation lead her to the traditional East Indian medicine and becoming a mother inspired her desire for pure skincare products. The women joined together and combined their knowledge to create an all natural Ayurveda inspired beauty ritual. The line incorporates plants and minerals with healing properties, specially selected to nourish the skin, mind and spirit. Including both the seed oil and leaf powder of the Moringa tree. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, the plant is said to have anti-aging benefits and helps remove impurities from the skin. The collection currently includes a facial scrub, mask and beauty oil. Each item is packaged in glass and shipped in eco-friendly packaging.

California

www.onaorganics.com

Instagram @onaorganics

Rachael Harrah

**No longer in business, look for her pieces second hand and we will update you with any changes.

Designer Rachael Desztich creates clothing for the simple life. She combines minimalism and functionality, making pieces that are incredibly versatile and fuss free.

“ I want my clothes to be a tool to help women feel their best when dressing and create space in their life for what matters to them, by not having to spend hours staring into their closets. Motherhood has sharpened this even more for me, knowing how these needs are particularly resonant for moms and women throughout the evolving childbearing years.” - Rachael Desztich

The Rachael Harrah collection is sewn in a woman owned, fair trade certified sewing collective located in Los Angeles. This proximity to home allows Rachael to visit the workspace often, she knows each maker by name and gets to see production first hand. Transparency, honesty and mindful design are at the heart of her brand. Pieces are made using all natural fabrics, including deadstock (surplus fabric from larger fashion houses that has been discarded) and are garment dyed with low impact dyes. Additionally all packaging materials are recyclable. The line launched in 2018 with the most perfect linen blouses and has expanded to include a beautiful wrap dress. Each piece exudes ease, simplicity and a freshness. Rachael has captured the spirit of beach days, early morning farmers market trips and a lifestyle that is conscious yet somehow carefree.

Los Angeles, CA

www.rachaelharrah.com

Instagram @rachaelharrah

*Photos courtesy of Rachael Harrah  

Sleep On Latex

 

100% natural latex foam mattresses, pillows and mattress toppers. The latex is made using an energy-efficient Dunlop process and is Oeko-Tex and eco-Institut certified. No synthetic latex, fillers or fire retardants (which studies have linked to major health risks, including cancer). The company also uses GOTS-Certified Organic Cotton and GOTS-Certified Organic New Zealand Wool for their products. The non toxic mattresses are comfortable, priced extremely well and come with a 10 year warranty (5 years for pillows and toppers).

Chicago, IL

www.sleeponlatex.com 

Instagram @sleeponlatex 

Moon Bath

Created by three friends on a Scorpio full moon, the line includes botanical bath teas, infused salt and sacred smoke. The teas are designed to work with the phases of the moon, organic herbs are specially blended based on Ayurvedic tradition. The blends include New Moon, Waxing Moon, Full Moon and Waning Moon; meant to be enjoyed during the corresponding moon cycle. The Milk & Honey infused salt can be combined with the bath teas for an extra delicious soak, or savored alone. 

Boulder, CO

www.moonbath.com

Instagram @moonbathritual

Sigil Scent

Unisex fragrance and body care, 100% plant based, derived from organic, wildcraft and sustainably harvested ingredients. The scents veer away from overtly sweet, they are instead complex and unexpected blends. We love the earthy yet sophisticated Ground and Balance eau de parfum (pictured above). Products are small batch, hand blended and poured into simple yet sightly bottles.

Ventura, CA

www.sigilscent.com

Instagram @sigilscent

Vapour Beauty

This natural beauty and skincare line is manufactured  in the companies own USDA approved organic lab. Transparency, products that work and environmentally friendly practices are all part of their ethos. The collection includes everything from organic cuticle oil, non toxic deodorant and solid perfumes to a full line of makeup (foundation, multi use stains, highlighters + much more).

Taos, NM

www.vapourbeauty.com

Instagram @vapourbeauty

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Grammar

Classic white shirts taken to the next level, updated with volume, pleating and unexpected detailing. Made from 100% organic cotton sustainably and ethically sourced from India. Designer Althea Simons creates unique styles designed to fit a woman's lifestyle and body, taking into account things like movement and armpit breathability. Pictured is The Split Infinitive.

New York, NY

www.grammarnyc.com

Instagram @grammarnyc

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Black i Boys

Edgy basics for minis and mamas, Black i Boys like to play hard, break rules and get a little bruised. All handmade in LA from deadstock fabrics. Designer Patricia Williams is a mom of four who understands the importance of clothing that not only withstands hard play but is affordable. My daughter is a huge fan of her ultra comfy drop shorts, also available in mama sizes.

* Photos courtesy of Black i Boys

Los Angeles, CA

www.blackiboys.com

Instagram @blackiboys

Catori Life

Designer Holly Takoda Rhoads pulls inspiration from her natural surroundings in Santa Fe and her love of mysticism. Her pieces are hand carved in wax then cast in recycled bronze (ethically produced in the USA). A percentage of each sale is used to plant 30 trees through Eden Reforestation Projects, an organization providing jobs to impoverished communities while working to restore their local forests. Catori’s donations have already funded the planting of tens of thousands of trees. Holly has a background in the healing arts and uses her knowledge of energy to pass blessings unto the wearers of her jewelry. We love the earthy and talisman like designs.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

www.catorilife.com

Instagram @catorilife

Milk and Honey Goods

Handmade Eco friendly home goods, including pillows, macrame plant hangers, pouches and the Bliss Kit (pictured above). This sustainable, on the go dining kit features bamboo utensils, a wooden bowl, cloth napkin and canvas carrying pouch. Perfect for zero waste road tripping, camping and more (as a note the bowl and utensils are sustainably/ethically made overseas).

Portland, OR 

 www.milkandhoneygoods.com 

Instagram @milkandhoneygoods

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Nāo Ayurveda

Ayurvedic beauty products specially formulated with your specific dosha in mind. Nourishing and extra moisturing oils for Vata’s dry skin, cooling and gentle oils for the sensitive skin common with Pitta, a light detoxing blend for oily prone Kapha and a Tridoshic blend to address combination skin. Founder Kiera Kent is a board certified Ayurvedic practitioner and healer with a practice based in New York. She specializes in holistic nutrition, natural skincare, energy medicine, as well as Ayurvedic prenatal and postpartum care. The line includes body oils, serums, lip balm, eye cream, toner, hair care and more.

*most products are vegan. Nāo Ayurveda was formally Sundara Holistic.

New York, NY  

www.naoayurveda.com

Instagram @naoayurveda

Learn more about Ayurvedic Medicine  here

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HfS Collective

Hipsters For Sisters is a sustainable line of bags designed by mother and daughter duo Debra and Rachel Denniston. Their signature styles are hands free, worn at the hip, like a chic update to the Fanny Pack. The concept was created by Debra (mother) after years of frustration and shoulder pain associated with heavy bags. She also wanted to simplify "If men can get through their days with only the contents of their pockets, women can too." Their belt bags are just the right size for the essentials, for days when life requires you to carry a little more, they also design some beautiful larger cross body styles. All bags are made using sustainable, Eco and animal friendly materials, such as fabrics made from recycled materials, hemp, cork and Pinatex.

Los Angeles, CA

www.hfscollective.com

Instagram @thehfscollective

*Photos provided by HfS

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Galamaar

This sustainable swimwear line constructs their pieces using a nylon fabric made from recycled fishing nets. Fishing nets account for an estimated 10% of the oceans pollution, cleaning them up and repurposing them is vital. We love the idea of taking harmful waste from the ocean and turning it into a beautiful suit to be enjoyed at the beach. The styles are cut to flatter the form, classic pieces with a twist. They blend modern and vintage detailing with a chic color palette.

Los Angeles, CA

www.galamaar.com

Instagram @galamaar

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I Like It Here Club

A jewelry line for the daydreamers, storytellers and adventurers. Jessie Yeager designs her line using all recycled metals and conflict free stones. The pieces are fabricated either in Yeagers home studio, NYC (metal casting) or Rhode Island (metal plating). We love the beautiful styles and the inspiring story behind the brands name (read here).

Wilmington NC

www.ilikeithereclub.com

Instagram @ilikeithereclub

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Sage & Stone

Delicious small batch, hand blended teas made from an assortment of organic herbs and mushrooms. A couple of our favorites; Heart Herbal Tea, made from hibiscus, ginger, rose hips, stevia leaf, orange peel, rose petals and hawthorn leaf (try this one iced, its perfect) and Awaken Black Tea, an uplifting mix of cornflowers, chaga + cordyceps mushrooms, vanilla bean and black tea. Not only is their packaging beautiful to look at but it is also Eco friendly, they use recyclable containers, compostable tea bags and a biodegradable wrap to seal in freshness, additionally 1% of proceeds are donated to environmental conservation efforts.

Marina Del Rey, CA

www.sageandstonetea.com

Instagram @sageandstonetea

where Mountains Meet

The name comes from a quote by 19th century author William Blake “Great things are done where men and mountains meet. This is not done by jostling in the street.” It is also a nod to the designers love of nature, the Pacific Northwest and the Rocky Mountains. Their fabrication is exquisite, flawless french seams give the pieces a clean elegant finish. wMM partners with global artisans on a selection of their fabrics and everything is constructed in NYC, along with responsible sourcing they also use Eco friendly fabrics like organic cotton and 100% silk. The style is a refined take on conscious designs. Bold, artistic and high fashion while still retaining a sense of ease and effortlessness, making the pieces wonderfully wearable.

*This brand is currently exploring new frontiers and no longer selling their collection through their website, when we know more we will update. In the meantime, if you come across their pieces in a boutique or second hand snatch them up!

New York, NY

www.wheremountainsmeet.com

Instagram @wheremountainsmeet

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Elisha Marie

Inspired by organic details found in nature, the pieces have a minimal, geometric feel while still remaining soft and feminine. Elisha uses recycled metals and conflict free stones for her thoughtfully handcrafted jewelry. Pictured above is the Siren Trois Ring in recycled sterling silver.

Austin, TX

www.elisha-marie.com

Instagram @elishamariejewelry

*Also available through Amazon here.