10 Size-Inclusive Slow Fashion Brands You Should Know About

One thing about the fashion industry is that it has been notoriously fat-phobic and exclusive of any sizes that aren’t 0-6, and sustainable fashion doesn’t have the best reputation for size inclusivity either. In fact, the reason many people still shop from fast fashion stores is because of the easy access to affordable clothing in a wide array of sizes and styles.

I believe sustainable fashion should be accessible, because sustainability and accessibility go hand in hand. Sustainability can’t be adopted by the masses if it’s only available to a small subset of the population.

There is a rising movement of brands that make their clothes custom-sized, which means that they can be made to literally fit every body. This is the most size-inclusive way of producing clothing, but it’s also a much more slow, sustainable way of making clothes since they are made to order and take up to 5 weeks to create. I love when multiple problems are tackled at once! I featured some custom-sizing brands in this post, as well as some of my other favorite brands that sustainably produce clothing for people of all shapes and sizes.

You can also follow my post on Threads for a non-exhaustive list that I’ll continuously update with size-inclusive slow fashion brands!

Altar PDX

A Portland-based (S/O to my hometown!) ethical brand with sizing S-6XL. They celebrate independent artists across the US and make their own clothes out of deadstock materials. They have the most beautiful romantic dresses.

Big Bud Press

Ethically made, non-toxic, and sweatshop free unisex clothing made in California with sizes ranging from XXS-6XL. They have a good mix of timeless staples and fun prints + colors!

Loup

This brand has a chic, effortless style and it’s all ethically made in NYC - plus they offer lifetime repairs on all clothes you purchase from them! Up to size 4X.

Unspun

A B-corp that does made to order, custom-sizing jeans and shorts (for women and men) made exactly for your own measurements and body type! They’re also OEKO-TEX certified 🌱

Hara The Label

An Australian-based brand that makes the comfiest and best fitting basics of all time with bamboo and hand-dyed fabrics. I wear these the most out of anything in my closet! 🌿

Alder Apparel

Activewear and outdoor apparel that’s actually cute + functional + size inclusive (up to size 6X)!

Sotela

Custom-fit made-to-order timeless clothing with natural fabrics. They made their own sizing chart to take the stigma off of curvy bodies and make their clothing accessible for every body!

Miakoda New York

Slow fashion brand based in NY with local, small scale production and high quality sustainable fibers. I have their wide leg pants and they’re the comfiest, softest thing I own. Sizes up to 4X!

Mara Hoffman

More on the pricier side but the most beautiful designs made with love for people + the planet. Definitely one you save up for and keep forever and pass down (up to size 3X)!

Lucy & Yak

Independent Australian-based brand made with organic + natural fabrics. Their jeans + dresses are my fav!

 
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