The brands on this list are unique in that they avoid fast fashion trends in favor of slow, traditional handmade clothing techniques. Michaela Buerger is a slow, sustainable fashion advocate and a great example.
Handmade clothing brands produce small-batches or made-to-order like Alix of Bohemia, dramatically reducing waste from over-manufacturing. Artisans, sometimes living in remote communities, are ethically employed and their handmade skills nurtured.
With so many reasons to support handmade clothing brands, read on to discover and support them.
BRANDS
Agua Bendita
Colombia
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Agua Bendita is the brand's main line of feminine luxury swimwear. The label's dresses and swimsuits are all handcrafted by talented women who work from home in Antioquia, Colombia.
Alix of Bohemia
USA
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Alix of Bohemia is the love affair of designer Alix Verley-Pietrafesa, a self-confessed gypsy-tailor who sources rich, exotic textiles from her travels to handcraft stunning bohemian blazers.
Ancient Greek Sandals
Greece
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Ancient Greek Sandals is an authentic footwear label out of Greece. Skilled local artisans employ age-old handmade techniques to bring us modern sandals inspired by ancient Greek mythology.
Antik Batik
France
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Antik Batik is a French brand embracing the Indonesian Batik dyeing technique and exquisite Indian embroidery. Find rich patterned textiles and a vintage aesthetic.
Arizona Love
France
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Arizona Love makes of-the-moment handmade sandals using colorful vintage and recycled bandana fabric. Trendy and functional for hot climates.
Aviator Nation
USA
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Aviator Nation designs surfer-style casual gear inspired by the '70s. Handmade locally in Southern California, the clothes are carefully distressed to create a perfectly imperfect product.
Banjanan
India
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Banjanan makes feminine print dresses using traditional artisanal printing and embroidery techniques in Jaipur, India.
Beek
USA
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Beek is an all-leather sandal label crafted by artisans in Mexico using soft vegetable-tanned leather. The brand's sandals have molded arch supports for comfort.
Bell
USA
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Bell is the clothing brand created by Alicia Bell who designs breathtaking hand-block printed dresses. Made in India using soft cotton silk voile.
Capittana
Peru
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Capittana is a Peruvian label creating swimwear embellished with beautiful floral prints. Its foundations lie in female empowerment with the quality garments handcrafted by at-risk women and solo mothers in Lima.
Carrie Forbes
USA
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Carrie Forbes is a Californian label making handcrafted sandals and handbags in Morocco. Artisans weave natural raffia using ancient techniques to create one-of-a-kind items.
CHIO
Italy
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CHIO is a luxury fashion label designed by two sisters, Stefania and Maria Cristina Di Simone and manufactured in Italy. Expect high-fashion swimwear, premium textiles, and exotic lace trims.