Streetwear is bold, playful, and cool. But we know some popular streetwear brands may not be doing right by people, the planet, and animals. You can still get the style with these more ethical and sustainable brands doing streetwear better.

Self-expression in streetwear

Fashion isn’t just about keeping warm—it’s a matter of self-expression. That’s one of the key reasons it’s hard for many people to commit to ethical purchases, as they aren’t sure they’ll find what they’re looking for. It’s easy to “trade sideways” into an ethical pair of white trainers, or black trousers, or a grey t-shirt, given that basics are well covered by ethical brands. But we want to throw a spotlight onto brands that cater for wilder tastes. When you start buying ethically, it’s just as possible to dress with flair and express yourself.

One of the recent fashion evolutions is the rise of streetwear. Although the subculture’s been around for decades, it has resurfaced in recent years, pushed forward by the spread of street culture via Instagram. Influenced by hip-hop and skate, streetwear is often associated with logo-heavy sweatshirts, graphic tees, and grandpa sneakers. Edgier brands Supreme or Gosha Rubchinskiy are particularly popular, thanks to their carefully distributed products (the famous “drops”).

Streetwear cannot be defined by one single look. It’s a blend of a variety of styles, from informal leisurewear to the more tailored workwear and can often include thrifted pieces (yay, sustainability). A prime example of the current Zeitgeist, the spirit of our times, streetwear is a reflection of a more profound cultural shift, where every trend is mixed and matched. Examples of this hybridisation of styles include Virgil Abloh’s collaboration with luxury house Louis Vuitton and his own brand, Off-White, or Demna Gvasalia’s Vetements.

There’s no doubt that the less-ethically minded streetwear brands know how to produce inspiring and bold design, and do well at supplying a market hungry for style that feels creative and energetic. But how can we rock the streetwear style more sustainably and ethically?

We have done the hard work for you and put together this list of “Good” and “Great” streetwear brands so you can rock your style while doing good for people, the planet, and animals. Here are some of our favourite companies that have style and attitude without compromising on ethics.

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Not all more ethical and sustainable fashion is bland, and this list of colourful clothing brands proves it. Let’s jump on rainbow road.

More responsible fashion can be fun

Look around your office or the train, and you’re likely to see a general blur of beige, black, and denim blue, with a bit of navy, dusty pink, and bottle green mixed in. Come on people, where’s the joy? Where’s the fun? Where’s the colour?!

You can rock colour all year ‘round. It’s energising, empowering, and playful. It’s vital and defiant. It lets you say to the universe, “Sorry mate, not today. I’m doing my thing and I’m going to brighten this place up.”

Okay, we get it. Colour isn’t for everyone. Many people have a kind of self-imposed limit on how bright they’ll go. Most people, in fact, won’t branch out beyond the odd accent colour on top of a base of neutrals. And while we respect that, if you’re a colour person, chances are you like really bright colours and you’re always looking out for something that’s bold and bright.

It’s a bit of a cliché that more sustainable clothing has to be neutral. But in all honesty, if you’re just skimming the well-known ethical sites you’ll find a lot of neutrals and basics. Black t-shirts and blue jeans are great and all, but if you’re someone who loves colour, here are 17 top rated and colourful clothing brands that will help you keep things bright and bold. Being green doesn’t have to mean being beige.

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Clothes serve a lot of functions. They keep us warm and dry, they help us look confident and capable, they signify tribes and identities. But for some people, dressing is nothing less than an art form. Fitting in is never the goal—standing out and making a statement is, and we are all for using fashion to express yourself.

This month, we’re catering to those who like it wild and wonderful. If you’re that kind of person, the two most important things about where you shop are creativity and choice. You don’t want ordinary, so whole shops (and streets) are probably ruled out. You might be digging around in the creative quarters of your city, you might be looking out for designer drops, you might be heading to kilo sales. You’re always looking for something interesting and surprising, and unlike the rank-and-file hypebeast, you’re not satisfied with whatever the big brands put out as special editions and exclusive collabs. It’s about real style—independent, individual, creative, and intense.

We totally understand if you think that ethical fashion is too small a world to find what you’re looking for—but think again, friends. Inspired design is no longer mutually exclusive from ethics. There are more sustainable brands with a fashion-forward sensibility than ever before, and more renowned designers are finding their way into the ethical world.

So here’s a rundown of some of our favourite brands and designers who put out pieces that would light up any look. And if you must Insta your every fit… just make sure you let people know your clothes are good for the world, too.

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We’re actually riding a bit of a maximalist trend right now and we’re all for it—as long as it’s more ethically sourced!

After years of severe minimalism, prints and patterns are back

People have been rediscovering the joys of both classic and contemporary prints: from luxe-inspired baroque opulence, to animal prints, to geometric modernism.

This month we’re looking at patterns and prints. We love them for so many reasons. They’re expressive, fun, and interesting. They can champion a traditional craft. They set off an outfit of basics. In a time when we’re breaking free from old conceptions of who and what we should be, it’s the perfect opportunity to express ourselves with something more creative and artistic than plain old… well, plain.

Another reason we love prints and patterns is that they add a layer of story to your clothing. While ethics and quality of clothing are important, there’s no denying that we buy things to express and define ourselves—and in the past, many people did this through an allegiance to a famous brand and their attitude. More ethical clothes have a story to tell through the journey of the garment, and so much the better if the design has its own chapter, too.

We’re actually riding a bit of a maximalist trend right now—layers and layers of colour and print as fashion lovers look to use their outfits as a creative outlet. We’re all for it—as long as it’s ethically sourced!

Apart from the fab brands we rate here at Good On You, don’t forget to look out for those second hand and vintage shops where you’ll find patterns and prints from decades gone by. In the 80s and 90s they REALLY knew how to do a print. But if you’re looking for some quality ethical brands to fulfil that pattern and print craving, we’ve got you covered with these brands below!

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Fashion isn’t just about keeping warm—it’s a matter of self-expression. That’s one of the key reasons it’s hard for many people to commit to ethical purchases, as they aren’t sure they’ll find what they’re looking for. It’s easy to “trade sideways” into an ethical pair of white trainers, or black trousers, or a grey t-shirt, given that basics are well covered by ethical brands. But we want to throw a spotlight onto brands that cater for wilder tastes. When you start buying ethically, it’s just as possible to dress with flair and express yourself.

This month we’re looking at streetwear. There’s no doubt that the less-ethically minded streetwear brands know how to produce inspiring and bold design, and do well at supplying a market hungry for style that feels creative and energetic. Ethical activewear is easy to find, but broadly it tends to be a little more neutral or organic. So, what if you’re looking for that edgier aesthetic? Something a bit more punchy and intense?

Plenty of streetwear is muted, but we’re on the hunt for those contrasting bright colours, bold logos, sports-inspired graphics and striking urban lines, the oversize coats, weird cuts, and deliberate clashes.

The honest truth with some of the bigger brands is that their product range is huge, and not every garment is made with the same degree of attention. For example, across a website some items will use recycled fabrics, some organic cotton, some a percentage. So it does take a bit of research. Luckily, we have done the hard work for you and put together this list of ‘Good’ and ‘Great’ streetwear brands so you can rock your style while doing good for people, the planet, and animals. Here are some of our favourite companies that have style and attitude without compromising on ethics.

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