The best ethical luxury fashion brands

last updated 6 March 2018

Stella McCartney

Brand founder Stella McCartney is a lifelong vegetarian, and places the battle for animal-friendly fashion and sustainability at the centre of her company. Since it was established in 2001, her eponymous label has avoided leather, skin, fur or feathers in its clothing. As well as being very aware of animal rights, sustainability also plays a key role in Stella McCartney's ethos; its decision to use recycled polyester creates 24 times less of an environmental impact than if they had used calf leather.

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British brand Shrimps has built its name on its outlandish faux fur creations, after founder Hannah Weiland (who is allergic to fur) came across a new modacrylic blend that's softer than traditional polyester faux fur. The use of bold, bright colours and prints featured in Weiland's work has made Shrimps one of the highest profile brands specialising in the material, especially renowned for its overcoats that have been adopted by countless celebrities.

Inspired by the textures and colours found in nature, Matt & Nat is one of the most established ethical brands for handbags, backpacks and other vegan accessories. From its conception in 1995, it has been dedicated to finding innovative ways to remain sustainable and eco-friendly, and since 2007, all its linings are made from recycled plastic bottles. The brand also continues to experiment with the use of recycled nylons, cardboard, rubber and cork.

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