Fashion often serves as a platform for celebrating women’s empowerment, diversity, and individuality. However, the glamorous facade many times conceals a harsh reality: the industry’s supply chain filled with underpaid, overworked, and mistreated female workforce. Their voices suppressed, their rights disregarded. It’s a heartbreaking paradox: the industry that claims to empower women in one corner of the world consistently takes advantage of them in another.
This International Women’s Day, we are therefore excited to celebrate and give recognition to our community of incredible women designers and founders who have chosen a different path, creating clothing and accessories with deep respect for their craft, the environment, and all the people involved in the creation process.
Here is a list of some of our favourite sustainable fashion brands, created by women for women.
Athru
Founded in 2024 by Denis Zheleva, Athru is a new fashion label dedicated to producing high-quality sustainable luxury products. The brand’s essence lies in the harmonious synergy between quality, opulence, and sustainability. Every garment is meticulously handcrafted in Bulgaria, exclusively using sustainable materials and eschewing any form of polyester. This dedication to ethical practices propagates from fabric to thread, guaranteeing that quality remains paramount in each piece.
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Joanna Organisciak
Joanna Organisciak is young designer based in Poland. Characteristic style of her brand Organisciak is unique combination of classic and modern, deconstruction of traditional forms and ambiguity. Easy yet elegant shirts and dresses in the brand’s signature white color fulfill the mission to bring an avant-garde twist to the classic silhouettes.
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Balade
Alicja and Jess, of the Poland-based jewellery brand Balade, are two friends with razor-sharp vision. Collection after collection, they create sculptural pieces from precious metals in the most clean and modern shapes. They put their dedication and heart into ensuring that each jewellery piece is universal, simple, yet eye-catching. Each creation is designed for living and meant to seamlessly blend into the wearer’s daily life and personal narrative.
Natural materials Ethically-made Made in European Union
ByJGK
Established in 2020 by an architect and designer Jacqueline Gotcheva-Keil, ByJGK is a multi-disciplinary slow fashion brand working at the intersection of fashion, utility, and design. The Bulgarian-born & Berlin-inspired label is based in both Sofia and Berlin and operates as an in-house design collective built on the principles of luxury, classic style, and timeless design. The result are distinctive, utterly wearable luxury basics created of silk or jersey. In line with sustainable fashion practices, ByJGK uses a zero-waste production approach to make each garment especially for you.
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Bepart
Bepart is a studio focused on handcrafted jewellery and homeware, founded in 2012 by artist and designer Petra Arbetova. Studio is finding the beauty in minimalistic forms, graphic elements & modern simplicity, using clean lines and geometric shapes to produce delicate and contemporary jewellery. All the pieces are designed and hand fabricated by the designer in her studio in Slovakia.
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The first step towards changing the story of millions of women in the fashion industry is to ask yourself if your purchase also empowers the women who made it.
JORSYN-
Irena Rojs, the creative force behind JORSYN-, is redefining sustainable fashion with her innovative and timeless designs. Established after a decade of honing her craft in London, where she collaborated with esteemed fashion houses like Stella McCartney and Ports 1961, JORSYN- embodies a fusion of modern aesthetics and classic elegance. The label specializes in reimagining the classic shirt, transforming it into a contemporary staple that effortlessly elevates any wardrobe.
Katja Kuhar is a young Slovenian label created by Katja Kuhar Smiljanić. Katja’s collections masterfully combine classic elegance and a hint of nostalgia. By focusing on intricate details and custom-made print patterns, the label delivers a unique blend of pieces that stand out with their sophistication and individuality. Careful selection of fabrics and local and sustainable production make it a coveted choice for fashion enthusiasts seeking distinctive, ethically-made clothes and accessories.
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Ida Tau
Based in Tallinn, Estonia, the independent label Ida Tau offers timeless leather accessories ranging from bracelets, chokers to harnesses. The brand is establishing itself on the high-end street-scene known for design that celebrates the unique character of the wearers. The pieces are minimal yet daring, not confined to gender or any other norm.
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Sanda Vidmar
Inspired by raw forms and strong statements, Sanda Vidmar creates unique contemporary jewellery that celebrates playful tenderness of the natural world and its organic forms. Designed and handcrafted in her studio in Ljubljana, Slovenia, each piece is made with special attention to detail, embracing the natural imperfections of the hand work.
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In Focus: Female-Founded Slow Fashion Brands
Fashion often serves as a platform for celebrating women’s empowerment, diversity, and individuality. However, the glamorous facade many times conceals a harsh reality: the industry’s supply chain filled with underpaid, overworked, and mistreated female workforce. Their voices suppressed, their rights disregarded. It’s a heartbreaking paradox: the industry that claims to empower women in one corner of the world consistently takes advantage of them in another.
This International Women’s Day, we are therefore excited to celebrate and give recognition to our community of incredible women designers and founders who have chosen a different path, creating clothing and accessories with deep respect for their craft, the environment, and all the people involved in the creation process.
Here is a list of some of our favourite sustainable fashion brands, created by women for women.
Athru
Founded in 2024 by Denis Zheleva, Athru is a new fashion label dedicated to producing high-quality sustainable luxury products. The brand’s essence lies in the harmonious synergy between quality, opulence, and sustainability. Every garment is meticulously handcrafted in Bulgaria, exclusively using sustainable materials and eschewing any form of polyester. This dedication to ethical practices propagates from fabric to thread, guaranteeing that quality remains paramount in each piece.
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Founder:
Denis Zheleva
Sustainability criteria:
Natural materials
Made of sustainable fabric
Minimum waste manufacturing
Made to order
Ethically-made
Made in European Union
Triangle Cropped Jacket – Taupe
405.00€Triangle Jacket – Black
405.00€Triangle Mini Dress – White
205.00€Triangle Wool Trousers – Black
340.00€Joanna Organisciak
Joanna Organisciak is young designer based in Poland. Characteristic style of her brand Organisciak is unique combination of classic and modern, deconstruction of traditional forms and ambiguity. Easy yet elegant shirts and dresses in the brand’s signature white color fulfill the mission to bring an avant-garde twist to the classic silhouettes.
Shop shirts by Joanna Organisciak
Founder:
Joanna Organisciak
Sustainability criteria:
Natural materials
Made to order
Ethically-made
Made in European Union
Shirt no. 15
150.00€Shirt no. 16
141.00€Transparent Tunic no. 23
129.00€Tunic no. 1
186.00€Balade
Alicja and Jess, of the Poland-based jewellery brand Balade, are two friends with razor-sharp vision. Collection after collection, they create sculptural pieces from precious metals in the most clean and modern shapes. They put their dedication and heart into ensuring that each jewellery piece is universal, simple, yet eye-catching. Each creation is designed for living and meant to seamlessly blend into the wearer’s daily life and personal narrative.
Shop jewellery by Balade
Founders:
Alicja & Jess
Sustainability criteria:
Natural materials
Ethically-made
Made in European Union
ByJGK
Established in 2020 by an architect and designer Jacqueline Gotcheva-Keil, ByJGK is a multi-disciplinary slow fashion brand working at the intersection of fashion, utility, and design. The Bulgarian-born & Berlin-inspired label is based in both Sofia and Berlin and operates as an in-house design collective built on the principles of luxury, classic style, and timeless design. The result are distinctive, utterly wearable luxury basics created of silk or jersey. In line with sustainable fashion practices, ByJGK uses a zero-waste production approach to make each garment especially for you.
Shop ByJGK
Founder:
Jacqueline Gotcheva-Keil
Sustainability criteria:
Natural materials
Made of sustainable fabric
Zero-waste manufacturing
Made to order
Ethically-made
Made in European Union
Aria Silk Bralette – Multiple Colors
120.00€Ebony Strapless Silk Dress
540.00€Jazz Silk Bag
260.00€Jersey Off-Shoulder Top – Cream or Black
210.00€Bepart
Bepart is a studio focused on handcrafted jewellery and homeware, founded in 2012 by artist and designer Petra Arbetova. Studio is finding the beauty in minimalistic forms, graphic elements & modern simplicity, using clean lines and geometric shapes to produce delicate and contemporary jewellery. All the pieces are designed and hand fabricated by the designer in her studio in Slovakia.
Shop timeless jewellery by Bepart
Founder:
Petra Arbetova
Sustainability criteria:
Handmade
Natural materials
Made to order
Ethically-made
Made in European Union
Bar Earring – Silver or 14k Gold
32.00€ – 155.00€Dot Ring – Silver or 14k Gold
65.00€ – 215.00€Line Ear Climber – Silver or 14k Gold
40.00€ – 265.00€Line Ring – Silver or 14k Gold
65.00€ – 210.00€The first step towards changing the story of millions of women in the fashion industry is to ask yourself if your purchase also empowers the women who made it.
JORSYN-
Irena Rojs, the creative force behind JORSYN-, is redefining sustainable fashion with her innovative and timeless designs. Established after a decade of honing her craft in London, where she collaborated with esteemed fashion houses like Stella McCartney and Ports 1961, JORSYN- embodies a fusion of modern aesthetics and classic elegance. The label specializes in reimagining the classic shirt, transforming it into a contemporary staple that effortlessly elevates any wardrobe.
Shop shirts by JORSYN-
Founder:
Irena Rojs
Sustainability criteria:
Natural materials
Made of deadstock fabric
Minimum waste manufacturing
Ethically-made
Made in European Union
Shirt – Blue
165.00€Shirt – Dark Blue
165.00€Shirt – Red
165.00€Transformable Shirt – Black
183.00€Katja Kuhar
Katja Kuhar is a young Slovenian label created by Katja Kuhar Smiljanić. Katja’s collections masterfully combine classic elegance and a hint of nostalgia. By focusing on intricate details and custom-made print patterns, the label delivers a unique blend of pieces that stand out with their sophistication and individuality. Careful selection of fabrics and local and sustainable production make it a coveted choice for fashion enthusiasts seeking distinctive, ethically-made clothes and accessories.
Shop dresses by Katja Kuhar
Founder:
Katja Kuhar Smiljanić
Sustainability criteria:
Natural materials
Minimum waste manufacturing
Ethically-made
Made in European Union
Donna Cupro Dress
312.00€Lea Long Sleeve Dress
149.00€Liza Kimono Dress
329.00€Lucy Printed Top
104.00€Ida Tau
Based in Tallinn, Estonia, the independent label Ida Tau offers timeless leather accessories ranging from bracelets, chokers to harnesses. The brand is establishing itself on the high-end street-scene known for design that celebrates the unique character of the wearers. The pieces are minimal yet daring, not confined to gender or any other norm.
Shop leather accessories by Ida Tau
Sustainability criteria:
Handmade
Natural, locally-sourced materials
Minimum waste manufacturing
Ethically-made
Made in European Union
Leather Bracelet – Special Edition
25.00€Leather Choker One
35.00€Leather Harness One – Black or White
60.00€Leather Harness Two – Black or White
60.00€Sanda Vidmar
Inspired by raw forms and strong statements, Sanda Vidmar creates unique contemporary jewellery that celebrates playful tenderness of the natural world and its organic forms. Designed and handcrafted in her studio in Ljubljana, Slovenia, each piece is made with special attention to detail, embracing the natural imperfections of the hand work.
Shop jewellery by Sanda Vidmar
Founder:
Sanda Vidmar
Sustainability criteria:
Handmade
Natural materials
Ethically-made
Made in European Union
Birds Silver Earrings
123.00€Twig Ring Set
188.00€Two Hearts Silver Earrings
100.00€Wild Forest Silver Earrings
175.00€Subscribe & receive 15% off your first order!
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