Simply put, fast fashion is bad for Mother Earth. Whether it’s its contribution to landfills or the mistreatment of factory workers, the fashion industry is responsible for serious pollution, waste and violence. Denver is fast becoming a center of slow, sustainable and ethical fashion with a horde of people.Many shops in Denver are committed to the slow fashion movement.
Photo credit: Eli and Barry’s online store
Eli & Barry
Lowdown: Eli & Barry A sustainable fashion company based out of the Globeville Riverfront Arts Center.Founder Lily Schlosser Joining the fight against fast fashion and trying to prove quality basics that are sustainably and carefully crafted, Schlosser patterns drafts and designs each piece with simplicity in mind. With this simplicity, the company seeks to combat the harmful consequences of fast fashion by creating pieces that last.
Where to buy: Eli & Barry does not currently have a store, but you can shop the collection online and on Instagram.
Photo courtesy of False Ego on Facebook
false ego
Lowdown: false ego A sustainable streetwear brand with a flagship store in RiNo / Five Points. False Ego is no stranger to Denver’s sustainable fashion scene.actually the founder Jevon Taylor It is often the driving force behind it. From the beginning, Taylor’s focus has been on education. Now he uses his storefront to host conferences and events that discuss waste in the fashion industry. False Ego products are made from organic cotton, packaged in eco-friendly materials, and sourced from companies that recycle the fibers.
Where to buy: Their flagship store is RiNo/Five Points at 2590 walnut cents. Denver.
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Sheena Marshall
Lowdown: Sheena Marshall We sell bespoke jewelry handcrafted in Denver. The company’s jewelry is designed and handcrafted by Marshall himself. This process not only ensures that each of her pieces is unique, but the practices she uses when making each piece minimizes waste and saves leftover materials for future jewelry. Recycle: This sustainable process extends to Marshall’s Metal Her practice. She uses precise measurements and sends scraps back to suppliers for recycling.
Where to buy: Sheena Marshall’s handmade collection is available at her online store.
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Judith & Joe
Lowdown: Judith & Joe It combines classic, long-lasting style with modern, sustainable practices. The brands it sells are first thoroughly researched by their owners, Sarah Graff and Brandy Castle – Each product comes from brands whose processes are ethically sourced or sustainably manufactured. The company is committed to being transparent with its people and factories. Their work revolves around affordability, style and slow, ethical fashion.
Where to buy: Judith & Joe has an online store and a physical store. 3040 Blake Street #100,
Denver.
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topo design
Lowdown: topo design We have a flagship store in RiNo and sell outdoor wear and gear. Their gear is colorful, durable and made from ethically made and sustainable materials. I’m here.Founder Jed Rose and Mark Hansen We remain committed to reducing waste and the use of harmful chemicals in the manufacture of our garments. We are also committed to ethically treating the people who make our products. To reduce waste, we use durable materials and offer a repair program to keep our products working.
Where to buy: Their flagship store is in RiNo 2500 Larimar Street #102, Denver. We also have an online store, a Fort Collins store, and two locations within Denver International Airport.
