Sustainable Fashion Edit
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At Pretty As You Please, we review fashion brands that strive to be sustainable. Brands are rated on Transparency, Impact, Offering and Relationship with the environment. Here are some of the brands that we recommend for you.
Idle Hours: Handwoven, recycled loungewear
Read our review. What they make: Tops, shirts, pants/trousers, dresses, overalls and jumpsuits.Where to buy: www.shopidlehours.comE-commerce: Brown Living, PopClub and Our Better Planet.Price range: Below Rs 5,000The story of Mumbai-based Idle
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Lafaani: Handcrafted multifunctional staples
What they make: Tops, shirts, pants/trousers, dresses, jackets, overlays, accessories.Where to buy:www.lafaani.comE-commerce: Amala Earth, Tata Cliq Luxury, Ogaan Market, Flourish, Saahra, Our Better Planet, Refash, UpcycleLuxe, Brown Living, Scrollnshops, Defy'ne,
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No Nasties: Planet-first clothing
What they make: T-shirts, shirts, tops, bottoms, dresses, knitwear, athleisure and accessories. Where to buy: www.nonasties.in No Nasties, Assagao, Goa. Sustainable fashion under ₹5,000. Established in 2011, in Goa, No
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Tamarind Chutney: Slow fashion meets every day wear.
What they make: Womenswear: Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, Outerwear, Sarees, Stoles and Accessories; Menswear: Shirts, Ties, Jackets and Accessories. Where to buy: www.tamarindchutney.in STRIVING TO BE SUSTAINABLE, EVERY STEP OF THE
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The Summer House: Circular, artisan-centric womenswear
What they make: Tops, Pants, Jackets, Skirts,Co-ord sets, Dresses, Nightwear,Swimwear.Where to buy:thesummerhouse.inFounded in 2015, by Shivangini Padhiyar and Rekha Datla, The Summer House brings together Padhiyar’s memory of a much
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Paher: Timeless, versatile, contemporary handloom clothing
What they make: Tops, T-shirts, Shirts, Pants, Trousers, Jeans, Dresses, Saris, Suits, Jackets, Skirts, Tote bags, BlousesWhere to buy:www.paher.in &Stores in Bangalore & GoaFounded in December 2020, in the midst
Read MoreNo Nasties: Planet-first clothing
What they make: T-shirts, shirts, tops, bottoms, dresses, knitwear, athleisure and accessories. Where to buy: www.nonasties.in No Nasties, Assagao, Goa. Sustainable fashion under ₹5,000. Established in 2011, in Goa, No
Read MoreTamarind Chutney: Slow fashion meets every day wear.
What they make: Womenswear: Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, Outerwear, Sarees, Stoles and Accessories; Menswear: Shirts, Ties, Jackets and Accessories. Where to buy: www.tamarindchutney.in STRIVING TO BE SUSTAINABLE, EVERY STEP OF THE
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Athlos: Sustainable and ethical activewear
What they make: Sports and outdoor wear for men and women, period underwear Where to buy: www.goathlos.com Athlos was founded in 2015, by sport, adventure and fitness enthusiast Pravin Dhake,
Read MoreLafaani: Handcrafted multifunctional staples
What they make: Tops, shirts, pants/trousers, dresses, jackets, overlays, accessories.Where to buy:www.lafaani.comE-commerce: Amala Earth, Tata Cliq Luxury, Ogaan Market, Flourish, Saahra, Our Better Planet, Refash, UpcycleLuxe, Brown Living, Scrollnshops, Defy'ne,
Read MorePaher: Timeless, versatile, contemporary handloom clothing
What they make: Tops, T-shirts, Shirts, Pants, Trousers, Jeans, Dresses, Saris, Suits, Jackets, Skirts, Tote bags, BlousesWhere to buy:www.paher.in &Stores in Bangalore & GoaFounded in December 2020, in the midst
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Inginious Clothing Co.: Your Circular Workwear Solution
What they make: Tops, Shirts, Pants/Trousers, Dresses. Where to buy: www.inginiousclothing.com Sustainable fashion under ₹5,000. Started in 2021 by Gini Jain, Inginious Clothing targets the formal wear
Read MoreTamarind Chutney: Slow fashion meets every day wear.
What they make: Womenswear: Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, Outerwear, Sarees, Stoles and Accessories; Menswear: Shirts, Ties, Jackets and Accessories. Where to buy: www.tamarindchutney.in STRIVING TO BE SUSTAINABLE, EVERY STEP OF THE
Read MoreThe Summer House: Circular, artisan-centric womenswear
What they make: Tops, Pants, Jackets, Skirts,Co-ord sets, Dresses, Nightwear,Swimwear.Where to buy:thesummerhouse.inFounded in 2015, by Shivangini Padhiyar and Rekha Datla, The Summer House brings together Padhiyar’s memory of a much
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Purecloth.co: Durable, handwoven kidswear
Read our review. What they make: Baby rompers, girls cotton dresses, kids clothes, hair accessories and newborn gift hampers.Where to buy (online): Purecloth.coWhere to buy (offline): Go Native 5 Stores,Bangalore, Big
Read MoreIdle Hours: Handwoven, recycled loungewear
Read our review. What they make: Tops, shirts, pants/trousers, dresses, overalls and jumpsuits.Where to buy: www.shopidlehours.comE-commerce: Brown Living, PopClub and Our Better Planet.Price range: Below Rs 5,000The story of Mumbai-based Idle
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Maayu: Natural, comfortable innerwear
Read our review. What they make: Underwear Where to buy:maayu.in Maayu was established in 2022 by Sonal, following her teenage daughter’s brush with Polycistic Ovarian Disease (PCOD). An industry veteran, Sonal
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Love The World Today: Mindful clothing for kids
What they make: Tops, T-shirts, Shirts, Pants, Dresses, Saris, Suits, Baby onesies, Swaddles, Upcycled accessories. Where to buy: Online: www.lovetheworldtoday.in and Etsy store Offline: No Nasties, Goa; Go Native, Bangalore;
Read MoreMaayu: Natural, comfortable innerwear
Read our review. What they make: Underwear Where to buy:maayu.in Maayu was established in 2022 by Sonal, following her teenage daughter’s brush with Polycistic Ovarian Disease (PCOD). An industry veteran, Sonal
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Yamin: Crafting ethical elegance through exquisite jewellery
What they make: Earrings, pendants, necklaces. Where to buy: www.yamin.in At the core of Yamin, a distinctive jewellery brand, beats the spirit of a remarkable woman—Yamin Hazarika, the trailblazing police
Read MoreNo Nasties: Planet-first clothing
What they make: T-shirts, shirts, tops, bottoms, dresses, knitwear, athleisure and accessories. Where to buy: www.nonasties.in No Nasties, Assagao, Goa. Sustainable fashion under ₹5,000. Established in 2011, in Goa, No
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Chamar India: Luxury gets a green makeover:
What they make: Handbags, backpacks, wallets and belts. Where to buy: https://chamar.in In India, ‘Chamar’ is an ethnic slur used for the Dalit communities that have traditionally worked with leather
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No.Na.Mé Makings: Gender-neutral, ethical fashion accessories
What they make: Neckpieces, Bodypieces, Rings, Hand accessories. Where to buy: www.nonamejewelry.in A minimalist brand, No Na Mé, founded by Smruti Mathisekaran in 2020, creates gender-neutral fashion accessories with a
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Mandee + Bill
37 x 51 cm
Mandee bag by Chamar is designed and hand-crafted with our recycled rubber canvas at our atelier in Mumbai. Local and unique production, thus inherently environmentally friendly.
Tatou Detachable 2-in-1 earings
These super lightweight 2-in-1 detachable earrings, designed by Yamin, double as danglers and also tops, and feel like you're wearing nothing at all. Yup, we've often had to check to see if they are still on. They are made of hypoallergenic 18k gold-plated brass.
Everyday kids unisex jumpsuit
Soft and designed by Love the World Today for comfort, this kids clothing jumpsuit is just that - the magic of childhood in an outfit.
Made from comfortable and premium quality interlock cotton sourced from certified organic cotton factory
Materiality Unisex Reversible Jacket
Crafted in 100% cotton fibres and natural materials. This Lafaani unisex reversible jacket features double pockets and crisp pintucked panels. With Brown Cotton on one side and Kora Twill Cotton on the other, this multifunctional piece is undyed and unbleached; and can take you effortlessly from day to night.
Grandpa kurta pajama
Just like how grandpa wears! Wear it as a set or wear them as separates. Love the World Today is sure life is going to be more relaxed with this one! Little pockets in the kurta and pajama for your little one to put their hands inside and walk around like grandpa.
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Green Guide
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The truth behind your favourite winter fabrics
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3 planet-friendly homegrown swimwear brands
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From field to fashion: The remarkable sustainability of hemp fiber!
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5 things to know about renting clothes
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6 ways to navigate the Diwali sales in India
With the festive season come those big red banners screaming SALE, at every corner. Snagging
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5 ways to salvage your Holi clothes
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The 10 ethical fashion certifications you need to know about
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What is fast fashion, and why we should be worried
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Make your laundry more sustainable for an eco-friendly wardrobe
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How to organize gender-fluid swap parties
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5 reasons we should buy homegrown fashion
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Five sustainable fabrics you need to try this summer
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5 easy ways to care for your clothes
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The anatomy of a sustainable wardrobe
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3 items you definitely should be thrifting
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The 2023 Tarot Guide to Fashioning Sustainably
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Should we be buying leather?
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How to restore your old saris
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5 plant-based leathers you need to know about
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The 2024 Tarot guide to fashioning sustainably
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3 fashion brands that upcycle waste fabric
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From field to fabric: Jute’s impact on sustainability and fashion
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What really makes a garment sustainable?
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Read More >The Pretty As You Please Scan
Our robust rating system has been developed in consultation with industry and environmental experts and adapted to suit the Indian manufacturing ecosystem. We delve into information put out by the brands, reports from third-party sources, media reports, and customer feedback. We also look at certifications, affiliations, memberships, policies and interactions, and bring you a well-rounded, balanced review using three diligent parameters. Here’s how…
The brand’s impact on the environment through their materials they use, the supply chain, the processes they follow, the packaging they use, their waste management procedures, and if and how they give back to the environment.
This is where transparency matters the most. What information does the brand put out about their supply chain and about the people who’ve contributed to their success. Are there any staff- or people-friendly initiatives in place? What kind of employee policies do they have? When you buy from the brand, do you know who made your clothes?
What does the brand offer to their customers—what their designs are like, how inclusive they are, or how exclusive. Do they offer customisation? Do their dresses have pockets? What kind of services are on offer? Do they mend, repair, recycle, upcycle? What are their shipping and return policies like? Do they build community?
If you have found such a brand that you wish us to review, we’d love to hear from you.
