Shop our Ethical & Sustainable Fashion Runway from LA Climate Week

We're excited to announce our official launch in the United States this September! To mark this significant milestone, on September 10th, we hosted an exclusive event at Art Share LA in downtown Los Angeles, in collaboration with LA Climate Week, the F.A.K.E. Movement and the Plant Based Treaty.

The event featured a panel discussion on "Ethical Fashion Solutions for a Sustainable Future," followed by a Collective Fashion Runway showcasing 15 ethical brands available on our online department store.

Gentlemen & –women: shop the runway

Our guests witnessed the future of fashion unfold on the runway, and enjoyed a showcase of vegan and ethically-made collections curated by our sustainable fashion marketplace Shop Like You Give a Damn. These were the looks served (meet the brands and shop the items below!):

Meet Sentient

Sentient, founded by environmental lawyer and animal rights activist Jimena Suárez Ibarrola, is a brand dedicated to offering ethical alternatives to leather accessories. Ethically produced in Mexico and China, the brand ensures that their factories meet high ethical standards. Their innovative approach to sustainability includes using vegan materials like bamboo leather, cactus leather, mirum, and apple leather—all designed to provide stylish, eco-friendly options without compromising on quality. Sentient’s mission is to promote compassion and peace through fashion, making a positive impact on both people and animals.

Meet Neu Nomads & Blue District

Neu Nomads is a female-owned brand dedicated to creating beautiful, sustainable fashion for women. Their garments are crafted in family-owned factories in India and Portugal, with a production manager visiting the main Indian factory weekly to ensure ethical practices. The brand prides itself on using plant-based fabrics sourced from renewable resources, including GOTS-certified organic cotton, Tencel, and linen. Their commitment to sustainability extends to eco-friendly dyes and zero-waste packaging. Neu Nomads is more than just fashion; it's a celebration of women, by women, with a focus on style and sustainability.

Blue District, founded by entrepreneur Cici Voise, is committed to delivering high-quality, cruelty-free fashion at an affordable price. Their garments are ethically produced in a Gold WRAP-certified factory in China and in Los Angeles, ensuring fair and ethical practices. The brand uses 100% vegan materials, including a unique collection made from bamboo. Cici Voise, also the creator of Ethical Plumes—the first vegan alternative to ostrich feathers made from bamboo.Arsayo, a family-run brand with deep roots in animal rights activism, crafts their innovative products in BSCI-certified factories in China, as well as small family businesses in Portugal and Poland. They’ve visited these factories multiple times to ensure ethical practices.

Meet Trendsplant

Elephants, who doesn’t like them? Women, men and kids clothes that are trendy and affordable: Trendsplant was launched in 2009 in Spain and prioritizes the wellbeing of climate, people, and animals - with the Elephant as their mascot to strong, robust and long lasting clothing. They mainly use GOTS-certified organic cotton in their products, and the clothes are made under fair working conditions in Spain and Portugal in factories that are visited at least twice a year. In addition, Trendsplant partners with Retraced so their products and materials are traceable to their source!

Meet MoEa

French sneaker brand MoEa (as in: 'Mother Earth') was founded in 2020 by Achille, Benoit and Simon, who set out a mission to revolutionize the sneaker industry. MoEa creates stylish sneakers made from vegan, sustainable, recycled and mostly locally sourced materials. Most of the different vegan leather types are made from bio-waste: residue from the wine industry is transformed into grape leather, leftover apple skins from the juice industry are used for apple leather, and pineapple leaf fibers are turned into pineapple leather. While the soles are made in Spain, most of production takes place in Portugal where MoEa pays regular visits to their production facilities. With recycled rubber for the soles, recycled bamboo for the lining, and organic cotton laces, wearing your MoEa shoes feels like a sustainable party for your feet! 

Meet Averie & NAGABA

Looking gorgeous in post-consumer recycled plastic is made possible by Averie, with their many, very chic bikini and swimsuit designs. This German swimwear brand is dedicated to look after our planet. Their swimwear is made with Econyl, a fabric made from recycled ocean plastic. And they also have the organic cotton beach towel to go with your new swimsuit. Everything coming your way in a compostable mailer.

NAGABA, a multigenerational family company with nearly 30 years of shoemaking expertise, crafts their products in their own factory in Poland. Adhering to strict European regulations and regular audits, they ensure ethical production practices. The brand uses high-quality vegan materials sourced from Spain, Italy, Germany, and Poland, designed to mimic the characteristics of natural leather. NAGABA’s dedication to combining tradition with innovation makes them a standout in the world of sustainable footwear.

Meet KOMODO

Looking great while fighting for a better world. Komodo has been making this possible since 1988 when Joe founded the company. Komodo stands for sustainability and ethics and does so as a member of the Soil Association and by being GOTS certified. The materials they use are organic or recycled and are made into beautiful collections under fair conditions and for living wages in Kathmandu and Java. The largest part of their collection is vegan and of course that is exactly the selection you will find with us.

Meet Will's Vegan Store

At Will's Vegan Store they know for sure: if we all try to make a positive choice, we can make a positive change in the world. Will Green (what's in a name) founded the climate-neutral company of his dreams, offering more sustainable, ethical and vegan fashion. Will’s classic vegan leather derby's, brogues, oxfords, chelsea boots and ribbon loafers are super stylish and one of our favorites!

More Blue District & Neu Nomads

Meet Reistor

Resistor is a brand rooted in social impact and sustainability, working with an NGO to empower women from underserved communities. They provide sewing machines and training, offering dignified, part-time work for a small team of six tailors, including two with polio disabilities. These workers are paid a living wage that far exceeds the minimum, ensuring a supportive and inclusive work environment. The brand is committed to reducing environmental impact, using sustainable materials like hemp, linen, Tencel, organic cotton, and Bemberg. True to its name, Resistor stands for "Re-store," reflecting its mission to restore the environment and make a positive social impact.

Meet Brava Fabrics

Brava Fabrics creates fun ethical and sustainable fashion. Timeless and durable pieces that are made to last. They offer fair fashion in vibrant colors and prints, but also clean and sleeker styles. Brava Fabrics makes its clothing in Portugal and in their home country Spain. The makers there receive a living wage and have a safe working environment. The brand also uses sustainable materials. From beautiful organic cotton shirts and T-shirts to recycled polyester swim trunks with eclectic prints. But also flowy blouses and dresses made from Lenzing EcoVero. This brand will definitely be a great addition to your sustainable wardrobe!

Meet VANILLA SAND & AmourLinen

VANILLA SAND is a summery brand offering swimwear, clothing and accessories. The Portugese Corinna built the brand based on knowledge she gained while writing her thesis on sustainable fashion. Together with like minded people she met along the way, she creates beautiful swimsuits from recycled ocean plastics (Econyl) and accessories from GOTS certified organic cotton. With their purposely designed collections created in small batches to prevent overproduction, VANILLA SAND strives to be a low waste company. Are you ready to wear a piece of summer?

‘Buy less, buy better’ is the slogan of Lithuanian linen home textile brand AmourLinen. Having deep roots in Lithuanian history, the use of linen comes from the dedication to promote sustainable sourcing. All of their towels, bedding, and clothing are locally and ethically  made in Vilnius, by their in-house seamstresses. The natural fibers are locally sourced as well, and AmourLinen even offers a zero-waste line with items solely made out of left-overs!

Meet 8000kicks

Founded by Bernardo and his grandmother Otilia (with 50 years of experience in textiles), 8000kicks is revolutionizing sustainable footwear with the world’s first waterproof hemp shoe. Manufacturing in Portugal and China, they ensure fair wages and conditions, frequently visiting their factories to maintain transparency. Their eco-friendly approach features hemp, known for its anti-microbial properties, and algae bloom soles, all while using clean, renewable energy. With a 100% vegan product line and standout collaborations like custom CBD weed sneakers with Mike Tyson, 8000kicks is on a mission to "make hemp great again", empowering sustainable lifestyles with every step.

Meet Pitod & Arsayo

Pitod, a genderless brand committed to inclusivity and diversity, produces their garments in a Fair Wear Foundation certified factory in Bangladesh. They prioritize sustainability by using GOTS organic cotton, Oeko-Tex certified materials, and PETA-approved practices, along with biodegradable packaging. Pitod believes in the power of fashion to break stereotypes, empowering everyone to express themselves freely and confidently. Beyond fashion, the brand is dedicated to making a positive impact, donating 1% of their profits to environmental causes.

Arsayo specializes in vegan alternatives like apple skin leather and cork, offering unique options like exotic leather alternatives. Their iconic backpack, featuring a secure closure that earned them two gold medals and recognition from the French Ministry of Interior, sets them apart in the market. Founded by a family passionate about animal welfare, with Ary running an animal sanctuary in Paris and Jonathan, a best-selling author and founder of the F.A.K.E. Movement, Arsayo blends innovation with activism. The brand’s name is a tribute to the founder's kids: ARy, SAbine, and YOnathan. Their mission? To offer stylish, secure, and sustainable vegan products that make a difference.

Shop the epic Jacket Steller Vegan Eco-Leather Black/White

The photographs in this blog were made by the talented Eder Lopez, @el_vegan_.