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Ethical Fashion

With China, Bangladesh and Cambodia occupying the top

three spots in global garment manufacturing and accounting for over 30 billion dollars of garment industry exports, chances are that the majority of your wardrobe has been made by individuals who are forced to work illegal hours in unsafe conditions for less than a living wage. This season, steer clear of big brand clothing lines implicated in unethical manufacturing processes, and make the responsible choice to support fashion lines that are environmentaly sustainable and help those less fortunate. As you search out fall’s latest fashions, there are many lines o!ering ethical and sustainable clothing options at prices comparable to mainstream brands.

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Ten Tree

Founded by Richard Ivy School of Business graduate Kalen Emsley and Paul J. Hill School of Business (University of Regina) graduate Dave Luba, this Canadian company plants ten trees for every item purchased. With reforestation initiatives in Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Madagascar and Tanzania, Ten Tree works to give back to the environment and communities in need. This company also complies with WRAP’s (World Responsible Apparel Production) standards, ensuring that its factories and manufacturing processes are both ethically and environmentally responsible, so you can feel good about indulging in the line’s relaxed style and unique graphic prints. The line’s comfy sweat pants and range of stylish sweatshirts are the ideal laid back pieces for a fall wardrobe and the perfect way to ease into the chilly weather. (Unisex)

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Lilikoi

All cutting, printing, sewing and design work that goes into producing this polished line of women’s clothing is performed in Canada by Canadians, who create timeless pieces working only with sustainable fabric fibers and ethical fabric suppliers. The Lilikoi line boasts a variety of fall items from basics like leggings and well tailored cardigans, to punchy statement pieces like their vibrant circle scarves and bold colour block dresses. (Women)

Me To We Style

Getting back into yoga this fall? Indulge in a pair of Me To We Style’s sweatshop free Lamu Yoga pants or Harmony Tights for the fraction of what you shelled out for last season’s LuLus. Not only is the line dedicated to sweatshop free apparel, but, by using certified organic materials and recycled polyester, Me To We Style does everything possible to ensure their clothing production does not involve toxic chemicals or harm the environment. The line’s selection of so! neutral tees make the perfect blank canvases to dress up or down and adorn with this season’s best accessories. (Unisex)

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Nation Wares

Who says that when summer leaves it has to take fun, bright accessories with it? When the leaves turn colour, hold on to a little of the carefree warm weather with Nation Wares’ stunningly vibrant vintage backpacks--cra!ed by local Guatemalan artisans, or treat yourself to adorable boho chic espadrille flats, handmade from native Guatemalan fabrics. Dedicated to fair-trade enterprise and local sustainability, Nation Wares creates innovative employment to help vulnerable peoples to overcome poverty all around the world. Your backpack might be heavy this fall, but you’ll feel lighter than ever knowing that it’s supporting more than just textbooks. (Unisex)

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Novacas

Novacas shoes are committed to providing animal friendly, worker friendly and environmentally friendly footwear. Manufactured in Portugal, the line o"ers sleek streamlined takes on numerous styles from suede booties to fringed oxfords. Invest in a pair of Chelsea boots or Nina riding boots, both of which are versatile enough to take you back and forth between this season’s utilitarian and grunge revival trends. (Unisex)

Fashion-concious.com

This women’s fashion site carries organic, sustainable, vegan, fair-trade and recycled fashions from over 100 hip and ethical designers like Monkee Genes, Fair+Trade Unique, Gringo and SkunkFunk. O"ering a range of di"erent styles, from African prints to loud florals, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for. (Women)