Sustainable fashion: the stylish brands you'll love to wear

If the term 'sustainable fashion' brings to mind hippies in scratchy hessian ponchos, then think again.

These days, there are a wealth of ethical brands to choose from that will make a stylish impact on your wardrobe – and the world.

After all, we all want to do our bit for the environment – but that doesn’t just mean recycling your Diet Coke cans. That’s why we have rounded up our pick of the best sustainable fashion brands.

From the chic jumpsuit made from recycled polyester to jewellery brand working with women in vulnerable communities, these buys will make you feel good in more ways than one…

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Sustainable fashion: best for cashmere

Orwell + Austen

Working with a small family run producer in Nepal’s Kathmandu valley, all of Orwell + Austen’s cashmere is made by these Nepalese artisans, benefitting the local community.

Jumper, £210

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Sustainable fashion: best for basics

FatFace

Using a blend of pima cotton and modal, FatFace’s #anythingbutbasic range is super soft and really durable. Not only that, it’s Better Cotton Initiative Approved too, meaning it’s better for the people who produce it and the environment it grows in.

T-shirt, £24

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Sustainable fashion: best for jackets

Tretorn

Created from recycled ocean waste and plastic bottles, Tretorn’s eco-friendly rain jackets are perfect for seeing you through the winter months in style.

Jacket, £140

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Sustainable fashion: best for denim

Levi’s

Denim with a conscience, Levi’s Water<Less collection uses up to 96% less water than your typical pair of jeans. 172 million litres of water have been saved so far. Jeans, £85