Author:Gianluca RussoPublish date:Oct 21, 2019With fall officially in full effect, the search for comfortable outerwear is on. But for socially conscious shoppers, finding ethical options presents a challenging obstacle: Simply put, the lack of sustainable options is real. Whether you're straight size or plus, finding outerwear brands that also incorporate sustainability into their production and design process can be tough.
"Our goal is to keep introducing more and more recycled and low-impact raw materials, using the flourishing offer of sustainable products offered by a technologically advanced market," Bargi says. "To do this, we need to change the system by rethinking our way of making products from a circular perspective, by finding innovative solutions to meet our challenges; pushing our boundaries to make our products fit the world we live in today.
CAALOFor those looking for more fashion-leaning outerwear options, Caalo's offerings are worth considering. The brand, which designer Chelsea Claridge launched in May of this year, offers sizes XXS to L and is produced out of New York City. "We have operated as a sustainable brand since day one and will never stray from these values so important to us and challenge our industry to be better when it comes to environmental footprint," Hoey tells Fashionista. "With that said, there are always ways to improve and our team works every day to find new and innovative ways to be better and spread awareness to the harms of fast fashion.
ChoissChoiss, a label founded by Fabiana Herbert earlier this year, has its sights set on prioritizing both sustainability and size inclusivity. Its many outerwear options are made-to-order and made-to-measure using traceable materials.