BRAND DIRECTORY
KEY
W = Womenswear
M = Menswear
N = Gender Neutral/Non-binary*
O = Organic fibres
R = Recycled/Repurposed materials
SE = Social enterprise
$ = <$100 AUD
$$ = $100-$200 AUD
$$$ = $200< AUD
*please note where I have used N, these brands have included both male and female size guides for the same products, or produce unisex items.
All the listed brands practice ethical manufacturing and pay a living wage to my knowledge. If you have more information on any of the brands please feel free to get in touch.
Made in Melbourne
W | M | N | O | R | $$
Circular fashion label with timeless, unisex basics
Made in Melbourne
W | O | $$$
Designer brand putting transparency first
Made in Bali and China
W | R | $-$$
Byron Bay brand giving back 1% to the planet
Made in Australia
W | M | N | $
Ethically made, Aussie basics in a range of colours
Made in Sydney, Melbourne and Japan
W | M | O | $$-$$$
Luxury basics brand making 90% of their products in Sydney
Made in Sydney
W | R | $$$
Designer womenswear for the office and special occasions
Made in Australia
W | $$$
A first lady of fashion bringing elegance to Australian women since the 60s
Made in Sydney
W | M | O | $
Tees made to order, customised to fit you perfectly
Made in Melbourne
W | M | SE | $
Supporting and promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders through clothes and design
Made in Melbourne
W | $$-$$$
Slow fashion label owned by two sisters which celebrates their African heritage
Made overseas
W | M | O | $-$$$
High street favourite bringing sustainability to the mainstream in clothing and homewares
Made in Australia and overseas
W | O | R | $$-$$$
Largest Australian-made label promoting local production
Made in Australia
W | M | SE | $$$
Handmade, Aboriginal-owned, upcylced denim label
Made in Melbourne
W | M | $$-$$$
Melbourne made and owned denim with unique designs
Made in Perth
W | $$$
One of the few brands still making in Perth with sequins for days
Made in Melbourne
W | $$-$$$
Gorgeous botanical screen printed designs
Made in Brisbane
N | R | $$-$$$
Handmade, non-binary clothing designed for comfort and style, and can be customised to suit your individual body
Made in Australia
W | N | O | R | $$-$$$
Clothing and textiles championing hemp fibres and sustainability with ECA approved manufacturers
Made in Melbourne and China
W | M | N | R | SE | $-$$$
Supporting vulnerable young people through mentorships and training to fight youth homelessness
Made in Bangladesh and Turkey
M | O | SE | $
Men's tees with meaning: profits go to charities supporting women experiencing domestic violence
Made in Melbourne
W | SE | $$$
Saving children from slavery one pair of jeans at a time
Made in New Zealand
W | $$$
NZ label known for statement sunglasses and local manufacturing
Made overseas
W | O | R | $$$
Designer label with environmental motives, worn by Emma Watson on the red carpet
Made overseas
W | N | O | R | $-$$$
Sustainable New Zealand favourite using organic fibres
Made in Melbourne
W | O | R | $-$$$
A Melbourne favourite championing local production and minimal, versatile designs
Made in Bali and China
W | $-$$
Bold, fun prints for women and kids
Made in Australia, China and Hong Kong
W | M | R | SE | $
Celebrating First Nations artists and cultural stories through apparel
Made in Melbourne
W | $$$
One woman company, each knit is lovingly made to order by Lil
Made in Australia
W | $$-$$$
Comfy loungewear and sleek clothes designed in Melbourne
Made in India
W | $$$
Flowing fabrics and summery designs sum up this holiday inspired brand
Made in Melbourne
W | O | R | $$-$$$
Beautiful, lightweight designs combined with transparency and purposeful business
Made in Australia
W | $$$
Australian made luxury label accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia
Made in Sydney
W | R | $$-$$$
Made-to-order Australian label specialising in slip dresses and custom fits
Made overseas
W | M | $-$$$
Denim inspired by vintage jeans and music made to last
Made in Melbourne
W | R | $-$$$
Super sustainable Melbourne denim brand with an eye for detail
Made in Melbourne, Sydney and overseas
W | O | R | $-$$$
For all the Gorman lovers: here's your ethical alternative
Made in Cambodia
W | M | SE | O | $-$$$
Made famous by Meghan Markle, these jeans are saving vulnerable women from human trafficking
Made in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra
W | R | $$$
Using the skills her grandmother taught her, Shannyn designs quality knits that are made to order
Made in Indonesia
W | M | N | O | $$-$$$
Perth brand with simple, classic designs and unisex kimonos
Made in India and China
W | O | R | $-$$$
Byron Bay label supporting 1% for the Planet through their beautiful and thoughtful designs
Made in India and Nepal
W | M | O | SE | $-$$
Supporting emerging designers and vulnerable communities through collaborations and cultural preservation
Made in Australia
W | O | $-$$$
Australian luxury basics, accessories and clothing
Made in India
N | SE | R | $-$$$
Sydney social enterprise established by two school mums in a fight against poverty
Made in Sydney
W | SE | R | $-$$$
This label is all made in-house by refugee and migrant communities who are supported with employment and training
Made in Melbourne/SA
W | O | R | $-$$$
Comfy, minimal clothes in block colours to be mixed or matched
Made overseas
W | $$-$$$
A division of Cue making feminine silhouettes and corporate fashion
Activewear and Swimwear
Made in Brisbane
W | O | R | $-$$
Inclusive size range including 6-26, plus an active maternity range
Made in Bali and China
W | R | $-$$
Byron Bay brand giving to 1% for the Planet
Made in Melbourne and Sydney
W | O | R | $-$$
Yoga and activewear made from surplus fabric and organic cotton, their website also contains their own recommendations.
Made in Fiji
W | $
Two in one swimwear and underwear in vintage floral prints
Made in Jervis Bay
W | M | R | $-$$
Vintage inspired women's bathers first realised by a mother and daughter duo
Made in Melbourne
W | $-$$
Screen printed leggings designed to wear either with dresses or for your work out
Made in Brisbane
W | M | O | R | $
Brisbane label reducing their environmental impact with their range which even includes maternity activewear
Made in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
W | M | O | $-$$
Fair Trade, B-Corp, family owned company with various certifications
Made overseas - 97 suppliers listed on Open Apparel Registry
W | M | R | $-$$$
NZ based certified B-Corp for all your outdoor adventures
Made in China and Indonesia
W | O | R | $-$$
Minimal bathers with various styles to suit different shapes
Made in Australia, China and Hong Kong
W | M | SE | R | $
Celebrating First Nations artists and cultural stories through apparel
Made in Taiwan
W | R | $-$$
Activewear made from recycled plastic bottles, owned and run by women
Made in Gold Coast
W | R | $-$$
Born from a love of surfing, this swimwear is designed specifically for the ocean
Made in Brisbane
W | R | $$-$$$
Swimwear designed by a mother of three to protect your skin and keep you supported
Made in China, Indonesia and Perth
W | M | R | $
Perth brand saving the oceans one pair of boardies at a time
Made in India and China
W | O | R | $-$$$
Byron Bay label supporting 1% for the Planet through their beautiful and thoughtful designs
Made in Taiwan, China and India
W | O | R | $-$$
Sustainable activewear with a super transparent ethos
Made overseas and in NZ
W | M | N | O | $
NZ brand valuing diversity and unique designs
Made in Melbourne and in SA
W | O | R | $-$$$
Comfy, minimal clothes in block colours to be mixed or matched
Made in China
W | R | $-$$
Victorian brand based at Bells Beach making yoga mats and clothes while supporting the environment by planting trees
Underwear/Sleepwear
Made in Fiji
W | $
Two in one swimwear and underwear in vintage floral prints
Made in Australia
W | $$-$$$
Luxury sleepwear including a range using Liberty fabrics from London
Made in Indonesia and Byron Bay
W | O | R | $-$$
Feminine lingerie, sleepwear and everyday basics
Made in Melbourne
W | O | $
Melbourne basics brand valuing diversity and feminism
Made in Melbourne
W | $$-$$$
Luxury lingerie made in Melbourne with a bridal range
Made in China and Indonesia
W | O | R | $
Women's underwear and loungewear made from bamboo and organic cotton
Made in India
W | M | O | $
The name says it all, they're basics raising awareness about fashion ethics
Made in India, Bangladesh and Australia
W | O | R | $-$$
Plant-dyed underwear which redefines comfort
Made overseas and in NZ
W | M | N | O | $
NZ brand valuing diversity and unique designs
VEGE THREADS
Made in Melbourne and SA
W | M | O | R | $-$$$
Comfy, minimal basics in block colours to be mixed or matched
Shoes
V = Vegan options
Made in Fiji
W | $
Two in one swimwear and underwear in vintage floral prints
Made in Australia
W | $$-$$$
Luxury sleepwear including a range using Liberty fabrics from London
Made in Indonesia and Byron Bay
W | O | R | $-$$
Feminine lingerie, sleepwear and everyday basics
Made in Melbourne
W | O | $
Melbourne basics brand valuing diversity and feminism
Made in Melbourne
W | $$-$$$
Luxury lingerie made in Melbourne with a bridal range
Made in Byron Bay
W | O | R | $
GOTS-certified organic cotton and bamboo underwear handmade and dyed, with an inclusive size range
Made in China and Indonesia
W | O | R | $
Women's underwear and loungewear made from bamboo and organic cotton
Made in India
W | M | O | $
The name says it all, they're basics raising awareness about fashion ethics
Made in India, Bangladesh and Australia
W | O | R | $-$$
Plant-dyed underwear which redefines comfort
Made overseas and in NZ
W | M | N | O | $
NZ brand valuing diversity and unique designs
Made in Melbourne and SA
W | O | R | $-$$$
Comfy, minimal basics in block colours to be mixed or matched
Made in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
W | M | O | V | $-$$
Fair Trade, B-Corp, family owned company with various certifications
Made in Melbourne
W | R | $$-$$$
Handmade shoes for the office and beyond
Made in China
N | V | $$
Waterproof, natural rubber gumboots for outdoor adventures
Made in Melbourne
W | $$-$$$
Minimal, luxury sandals handmade for comfort and style
Made in India
W | O | R | $$-$$$
Boots and sandals for a boho style, donating 1% for the Planet
Made in Spain, Italy and Portugal
W | M | V | $$
Sophisticated vegan shoes designed in Melbourne (and the brand fosters and re-homes rescue cats)
EUROPE
Click on the brand names to view their websites
Based in Germany
Made in Europe and overseas
W | M | O | R | V | $-$$
Basics and staples supporting the Fashion Revolution
Based in France
Made in Europe and overseas
W | O | R | $-$$$
French style with a clean conscience
Based in UK
Made in China
W | R | $
Swimwear made from ocean plastic, supporting marine conservation
Based in UK
Made in Europe and overseas
M | R | O | V | $-$$$
UK-based, sustainable and ethical menswear marketplace stocking their own label as well as various like-minded brands
Based in Denmark
Made in Denmark
W | R | $$$
Small Danish label reusing existing fabrics
Based in Spain
Made in Europe and overseas
W | M | O | R | $$-$$$
B Corp turning ocean plastic into fashion
Based in London
Made in London
W | O | $-$$
A sustainable clothing brand making small batches in London, on a mission to help women feel phenomenal both inside and out.
Based in Sweden
Made in Europe
W | M | O | R | $$-$$$
Simple Scandinavian design designed to last
Based in UK
Made in Europe and overseas
W | M | O | R | $-$$$
B Corp label started by surfers for the outdoors
Based in UK
Made in India
W | M | R | V | $$
Shoes and bags handmade by artisans in Mumbai
JAN N JUNE
Based in Germany
Made in Poland
W | M | O | R | $-$$$
Highly transparent, minimal German label
Based in UK
Made in Europe
W | M | O | R | $-$$$
Pioneering sustainability label with iconic activist slogan tees
Based in Netherlands
Made in Europe, Tunisia and China
W | M | O | R | $-$$$
Dutch label known for their denim range and youthful designs
Based in Germany
Made in Europe and overseas
W | M | O | R $-$$$
German brand with a focus on traceability and education through their blog
Based in Germany
Made Europe and overseas
W | O | R | $-$$$
German womenswear label designing responsible, organic garments
Based in Finland
Made in Indonesia
W | R | $-$$
Finnish swimwear and activewear label using regenerated ocean plastic fibres
Based in the UK
Made in India and UK
W | M | N | O | $-$$
Inclusive and colourful Brighton-based brand known for their unisex dungarees
Based in Netherlands
Made in Tunisia
W | M | R | $$
Circular denim brand recycling old jeans into new ones
Based in Portugal
Made in Portugal
W | M | R | V | $$
Portuguese handcrafted vegan footwear
Based in France
Made in Europe
M | R | $-$$$
Brother brand to french womenswear label Sézane, small scale production in family-owned factories
OH SEVEN DAYS
Based in Turkey
Made in Turkey
W | R | $$-$$$
Small scale label all made in-house from deadstock fabrics by four tailors
Based in Denmark
Made in Europe
W | M | O | R | $-$$
A personal favourite of mine - comfy, soft and sustainable basics
Based in UK
Made in Europe and overseas
W | O | $-$$$
Safia Minney's certified fair trade, transparent brainchild that pioneers ethical practices
Based in UK
Made in UK
W | M | R | $$$
Designer garments made from upcycled materials, workshops, talks and events
Based in Sweden
Made overseas
W | O | R | $-$$
Sustainable activewear by women for women, supporting nonprofit Hand in Hand to help women in India out of poverty
Based in France
Made in Europe and overseas
W | O | R | $-$$$
Activewear to evening wear and everything in between, while supporting disadvantaged children through their philanthropic program
Based in UK
Made in Europe and overseas
W | M | O | R | $$$
High-profile, innovative designer clothing with sustainability at the centre of every garment - the brand I wish I could afford
Based in Sweden
Made in Europe
W | R | $
Zero-waste, sustainable hosiery brand
Based in UK
Made in UK
W | M | O | R | $$$
London-based designer label inspired by human stories
Based in Spain
Made in Europe
W | M | O | R | $-$$$
Ocean-friendly brand producing swimwear and casual clothing
Based in Denmark
Made in India and Europe
W | O | R | $-$$
Women's underwear, lingerie and swimwear made from sustainably sourced materials
Based in France
Made in Brazil
W | M | V | O | R | $$-$$$
Fair trade, minimal sneaker brand combining street style and comfort
Disclaimer
This list is my personal directory based on my own research. I am not affiliated with any of the above organisations, designers or brands. I do not represent them or speak on their behalf. I am not under any obligation or contract and do not receive any commissions. It is intended as a resource and guide for those wishing to familiarise themselves with some ethical brands, but it is not an exhaustive or exclusive list. I speak only from my personal perspective on the brands I have researched using the information published on their websites as well as resources listed on this site.