The term “ethical fashion” can mean different things for different companies. For some, it’s following eco-friendly production practices. For others, it’s forgoing the factory in favor of employing artisans and paying them fair wages. But the purpose remains the same — to make clothing a better way.
Magnolia Avenue boutique Etico carries entirely ethical brands — that means all clothing and accessories are either sustainable, fair trade, handmade locally, or a combination of these concepts. Etico’s founder, Marissa Heyl, runs the storefront alongside her own brand, Symbology Clothing, whose mission is to pay fair wages to the women artisans creating the pieces in India.
Heyl pulled together a few looks for both work and play, with every piece made by an ethical brand. More information about Etico and its partners can be found at eticoshop.com.
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Symbology Empress Dress | $198 | @symbologyclothing
Able Gold Sandals | Price unavailable | @able
Meesha Farzaneh Daydreamer Earrings | $75 | @_thekingscollective
Carry Courage Inventor Clutch in Metallic | $109 | @carry_courage
Carry Courage Chambray Mask | $17 | @carry_courage
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Larissa Kate Silk Chemise | $135 | @larissakatelingerie
Symbology Silk Blazer | $230 | @symbologyclothing
Abi Be Made Rainbow Earrings | $34 | @abi.bemade
Able Light Wash Jeans | $128 | @able
Darzah Tatreez Bootie | $265 | @darzahdesigns
Simpli Floral Embroidery Mask | $25 | @oursimplistory
Wayuu Pom Pom Bag | $129 | @wayuudreambags
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Jimani Brass Cuff | $35 | @jimanicollections
Symbology Maxi Skirt | $120 | @symbologyclothing
Crowned Free Tee | $36 | @_thekingscollective
Kat Mendenhall Cowboy Boots | $525 | @katmendenhallboots
Analy Frida Earrings | $40 | @analyjewelry
The Brands
Abi Be Made Fort Worth designer Abigail Bechard makes each earring by hand and donates a portion of profits to a selected organization.
@abi.bemade
Able Able focuses on employing women and paying fair wages.
@able
Analy Jewelry Each piece of jewelry is handmade by Fort Worth-based mother-daughter duo, Perla Alvarado and Gris Estrada.
@analyjewlery
Carry Courage This company specializes in sustainable cork bags handmade in Portland.
@carry_courage
Darzah This not-for-profit brand provides employment and fair wages to women artisans in West Bank, Palestine.
@darzahdesigns
Jimani Collections This company offers employment and a sustainable income for women in Nairobi, Kenya.
@jimanicollections
Kat Mendenhall Boots Kat Mendenhall specializes in vegan cowboy boots made in Texas.
@katmendenhallboots
Larissa Kate Lingerie
Larissa Kate designs, sources, and crafts products entirely in the U.S., relying on local women sewers rather than factory production.
@larissakatelingerie
Simpli Simpli curates products ethically made in Vietnam from surplus, eco-friendly fabrics.
@oursimiplistory
Symbology Clothing The mission of this Fort Worth-based, fair-trade fashion company is to empower women artisans around the world.
@symbologyclothing
The King’s Collective The King’s Collective partners with brands and artisans around the world to provide a variety of sustainably made clothing and accessories.
@_thekingscollective
Wayuu Dream Bags These handmade bags support the livelihood of the Wayuu indigenous people living in the La Guajira Desert.
@wayuudreambags