sustainable & ethical fashion directory
Chicago + Greater Chicagoland
Abby Alley
Luxury bags + jewelry ethically made in
East Africa giving back to educational initiatives the region
Chicago
Adilah M
Well-tailored, small batch clothing made responsibly in the US by POC | Adilah Muhammad
Chicago
Aesthete Mercantile
Slow fashion clothier with apparel from reclaimed textiles| Caroline Borucki
Chicago
Ms Amy Taylor
Naturally dyed, hand-cut & sewn undergarments | Amy Taylor
Chicago
Anna Brown Studio
Limited edition collection for modern woman, thoughtfully designed, cut, + sewn in Chicago studio | Anna Brown
Chicago
Ari Rose Bodycare
Body care products focused on holistic
self-care for the clean and conscious consumer | Jessica Mann
Chicago
Badala
Home goods & bath essentials handmade by women around the world, fighting poverty| Joelle McNamara
Chicago
BHAV
Contemporary & versatile pieces inspired by culture and heritage South Asian fabrics, designed for all | Bhavana Jain
Chicago
blade + bloom
Small batch apothecary using 100% plant-based ingredients handmade using recyclable / reusable containers | Terri Foster
Chicago
Cloina
Unconventional vintage + cutting edge made-to-order pieces out of secondhand-goods
Chicago
Clyde's rebirth
Handmade, eco-friendly jewelry crafted
from vintage materials for the modern woman | Merl Kinzie
Chicago
Dot Cup
One-for-one, zero-waste little black menstral cup | Betsy Drach
Chicago
Echo Vie
Plant-based, conscious beauty & personal care products for you and your skin | Susie Lee
Chicago
Heron and Lamb
Handmade sustainable jewelry collection inspired by the natural world and ancient artifacts | Raven Locadia
Chicago
Huaywasi
Artisan-made apparel, knitwear & accessories providing education and fair wages to women in Peru | Lara DeVries
Chicago
Justin Mensinger
One-of-a-kind and custom-made hoodies and garments made from the past, reworked for the future | Justin Mensinger
Chicago
KAIKE
Fun-loving, all-natural and vegan beauty brand for melanin-rich skin | Keli Smith
Chicago
Lillabarn
Handmade children’s clothing made for adventure| Bergen Anderson
Chicago
Mata Traders
Design driven, ethical fashion brand blending vibrant style with fair trade practices
Chicago
Neval
Blending time-honored artisanal methods & textiles into modern collections | Anadil Johnson
Chicago
NINNIcby
Vegan, zero-waste beauty & personalized skin care formulated with art of chemistry | Katarina Stetz
Chicago
Pareto
Slow fashion brand designing to maximize longevity & perfect fit, with fully traceable supply chain from farm to closet | Olivia Bordson & Jessica Landzberg
Chicago
Production Mode
Slow fashion designer with in-house ethical production | Jamie Hayes
Chicago
RedShift
Contemporary couture collections created from salvaged materials and found garments | Kristin Mariani
Chicago
Savage Denim
Embellished upcycled denim made with textiles sourced from Vietnam | Sasha Savage
Chicago
sly markt
Luxury collection committed to creating garments made of natural fibers, with a focus on construction and fit | Lauren Markt
Chicago
The Life Bags Co
Female-run social enterprise ethically producing luxury backpacks, bags & accessories giving back to communities in India | Sheila Patel
Chicago
Thief and Moth
Small batch, handwoven textiles using organic cottons and blends | Amanda James
Chicago
Vincent James
Small collection of elevated essentials
sewn using high quality natural fabrics | Heather Sullivan
Chicago
The Sly Violet
Cleverly designed clothing for kiddos,
printed on eco-friendly fabrics using earth-friendly inks | Lisa Hahn
Chicago
Taylor Tall
Timeless modern basics, customized for tall women, using natural fabrics + produced in partnership with women-run cooperatives | Taylor McCleneghan
Chicago
The Wispy Brow
Eco-friendly salon environment using
vegan, cruelty-free products + composting
all waste | Sheri Cox
Chicago
Town & Anchor
Handcrafted all-natural luxury vegan & zero waste skin care | Parisa Morris
Chicago
Woven
Ethically sourced wigs with sales supporting affordable, quality wigs for women in need | Margot Greer
Chicago
Yasou Skin Care
A Greek inspired luxe wellness, vegan, unisex, cruelty free skin care line with local sourcing | Theodora Ntovas
Chicago
Dearborn Denim
Premium denim cut, sewn, and crafted in Chicago using U.S. materials
Chicago
Hester
Shop with house plants, eco-friendly home goods, zero waste solutions, and household refills
Chicago
Humboldt House
Queer-owned gifts & goods to elevate self-care + home
Chicago
Fair Trade Museum
Museum and shop featuring fair trade products and history | Chicago Fair Trade
Chicago
embellish Chicago
Boutique with small, independent and local designers and fair trade jewelry, accessories, and gifts.
Chicago
Karen Marie Salon
100% ENERGY EFFICIENT & conscious salon with eco-friendly brands | Karen Marie Vanoni Chicago
Lena Rose Beauty
Green, non-toxic, organic apothecary
spa & boutique | Jenny Duranski
Chicago
Mineralogy
Handcrafted limited-edition jewelry made of ethically sourced materials & gems | Theresa Cowan
Chicago
Milk Handmade
Clothing, accessories, jewelry, and bath + beauty products from independent and local designers | Hallie Borden
Chicago
Neighborly
Shop hosting handmade fair trade, ethical home goods, gifts & artwork
Chicago
Planet Access Co.
High-end retail store supporting local nonprofits, specializing in sustainable, socially responsible clothing, jewelry, and home decor
Chicago
Production Mode
Shop featuring locally-made slow fashion brands and accessories | Jamie Hayes
Chicago
Scratch Goods
Shop & skincare bar dedicated to simple + natural skincare | Maureen & Elizabeth
Chicago
the SHUDIO
Shop & studio featuring local vintage and sustainable clothing, goods, art, & jewelry | Merl Kinzie
Chicago
This is the Sunday Standard
Clean beauty shop with curated beauty, wellness, & gifts | Emma Zwissler
Chicago
The Guild
Curated shop of sustainably-made fair trade fashion + beauty
Chicago
Canary Lane
Collection of handmade, ethically sourced rugs & textiles from around the world | Meredith MacDougall
Chicago
Elytra Textiles
Handwoven small batch fabrics, textiles, and wearables | Chelcie L Wuldtke
Chicago
E V E R A N D
Collection of storied goods from global artisans & sewn by refugee women in Chicago to gain meaningful employment | Jenny & Stacey
Chicago
Mildblend
Local shop with quality, made in the USA men’s and women’s clothing & accessories
Chicago
Terra Klay
Artisanal lifestyle brand specializing in handmade home goods and decor | Manee Vaid
Chicago
Allie Kushnir
Painter, designer, and artist encouraging conscious consumption | Allie Kushnir
Chicago
Ashlee Piper
Eco-lifestyle journalist + tv personality sharing news, advice on sustainability, & ethical products, fashion + more
Chicago
Conscious Life & Style
Platform showcasing conscious fashion, beauty & zero waste living | Elizabeth Joy
Chicago
JooJoo Azad
A radical online platform dedicated to ethical fashion and activism through an anti-capitalist, intersectional-feminist lens | Hoda Katebi
Chicago
Liz Gunty
Platform supporting sustainable lifestyle, clean beauty, and fashion | Liz Weist
Peoria
Natural Jac
Chicago-based blogger focused on holistic health, wellness, & clean beauty | Jackie Camardo
Chicago
Simply Cubana
An 'All Things Sustainable' blogger with plant-based recipes + climate action tips
Chicago
Simply Smita
Handmade organic, & fair trade body care using conscious packaging to help reduce carbon footprint
Chicago
Simply Sustainable
Blog featuring affordable & ethical fashion, thrifting, DIY, and beauty tips | Nafisa Ismail
Chicago
Sustainably Xi
Platform sharing sustainable and waste-free lifestyle tips on events, travel, DIY hosting, fashion, and fitness | Xi Marquez
Chicago
Una Voce Equa
A local blog giving voice for fair fashion | Emma Westfall
Chicago
Blue Tin Productions
Transparent sewing co-op employing refugee + immigrant women | Hoda Katebi
Chicago
Balodana | Fashion Marketplace
The first made-to-measure online fashion marketplace for women, utilizing small-batch manufacturing | Dana Todd
Chicago
Runway Addicts
Multifaceted fashion resource that provides independent designers with the tools, knowledge, and storytelling | Amanda Harth
Chicago
Xochil | The Chicago Pattern Maker
Pattern making + fashion design services with passion for USA made and sourced materials | Xochil Herrera Scheer
Chicago
Work + Shelter
A social enterprise employing women in India through fair wage work with wholesale ethically made, customized sewn goods | Theresa VanderMeer
Chicago + India