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If you’re vegan and live in the United States, bookmark this list to keep an eye on the most sustainable vegan and cruelty-free brands across clothing, footwear, swimwear, beauty, and more.
Meet the vegan fashion and beauty brands in the US at the top of their game
It’s much easier to find vegan fashion, footwear, accessories, and cosmetics than it ever has been, and there’s lots more variety amongst them, too. If you were in any doubt about that, this round-up of vegan and cruelty-free fashion and beauty brands from the United States will convince you otherwise.
There are stylish hemp sneakers from 8000kicks that will rival anything mainstream shoe brands have to offer; affordable, vintage-inspired swim and surfwear from Do Good Surf Club; and items on the more luxury end of the scale from All We Remember, which are dyed naturally in Pennsylvania with ingredients such as chestnuts and pomegranates.
How we determine the best, more sustainable vegan brands
We’ve curated the best vegan fashion and beauty brands by checking their impact across our three ratings pillars: people, the planet, and animals. For animals, the brand must, of course, be certified as vegan, and, in the case of beauty brands, should also be cruelty-free, meaning it does not test on animals.
Unfortunately, there is currently no ban on animal testing for cosmetics in the United States, though the current government has indicated it intends to phase out some broader testing requirements. It’s also worth noting that cosmetics testing on animals is not a legal requirement in the US, as it is in some regions.
In addition to animal welfare, Good On You expects brands to also be performing well in both transparency and impact reduction across people and the planet, because taking action in only one area while ignoring other vital aspects of sustainability does not make for a more responsible business. For instance, the brand should trace at least some of its supply chain; it should be opting for lower impact materials instead of fossil-fuel-derived synthetics (which can often be used to substitute leather); ideally it ensures living wages are paid throughout the entire supply chain; and it should be taking steps to reduce waste in packaging and product design.
These are just a few of the criteria our independent ratings analysts look for, and you can find more details in our How We Rate resource.
16 more sustainable vegan brands from the United States
Vegan fashion brands based in the US
8000Kicks
8000Kicks is a US-based brand specialising in footwear crafted from industrial hemp. Sparked by a unique vision to create the world’s first waterproof hemp shoe and empower customers with sustainable lifestyle choices, it works closely with dedicated producers, and extends its commitment to sustainability by supporting tree-planting initiatives.
Sizes range from US 6-14.
Happy Earth
Happy Earth Apparel is a US organic clothing brand that is inspired by nature and dedicated to preserving it. Through its partnerships with non-profits and Happy Earth ambassadors, it’s planting trees, fighting climate change, and cleaning up trash.
Find most items in sizes XS-3XL.
Harvest & Mill
Harvest & Mill pieces are grown, milled, and sewn exclusively in the US, supporting American organic cotton farmers and local sewing communities. The brand makes basics for everyone, always ensuring they are not dyed or bleached, greatly reducing the use of water, energy, and dye materials. Even better, by cultivating different varieties of cotton, the brand is able to bolster biodiversity, which is essential for ensuring healthy ecosystems and keeping our planet resilient in the face of climate change.
Shop the range in sizes S-XL.
FM 669
FM 669 is a US brand that offers apparel made from homegrown cotton, including t-shirts, tank tops, and long-sleeve shirts. It proudly sources its GOTS-certified cotton from a collective of farms in Texas using regenerative practices, and uses lower-impact dyes in its limited production runs. Its designs are effortlessly wearable, with its laid-back, casual aesthetic in gender-neutral pieces.
Offered in sizes XS-L.
Miakoda
If you’re all about that organic plant-based lifestyle, then you’ll most certainly vibe with NYC-made brand Miakoda and its organic, ultra-cosy active and loungewear. Its pieces include stripped-back colours and designs that are all about comfort.
Supportive of different shapes and sizes, find the range in XS-4XL.
Vottera
Vottera offers beautifully crafted and ethically produced apparel made from certified organic and Regenerative Organic Certified cotton.
Purusha People
Purusha People adds dainty details to its range of activewear. The organic plant-based pieces will wick away sweat and keep your practice at that perfect level of “chill”.
Purusha pieces are stocked in sizes XS-4XL.
LOVETRUST
LOVETRUST is a woman-owned, sustainable clothing brand whose goal is to create clothing that is both fashionable and comfortable.
Find most items offered in sizes XS-2XL.
Natasha Tonic
Natasha Tonic’s hemp swimwear fabric is based around a natural hemp fibre that is antimicrobial, UV resistant, durable, and a healthier choice for your skin and our oceans. Even better, each piece is printed by hand, so no two are alike.
Find its swimwear in sizes XS-XL.
Svala
Svala creates luxury vegan handbags, purses, bags, and totes. Each bag is handcrafted responsibly in LA with high-quality, premium vegan leather, cork, and Piñatex.
Lâcher Prise
Lâcher Prise is a US-based vegan brand that creates a range of versatile clothing, basics, and underwear. Lâcher Prise rates “Great” for the planet: it uses lower-impact materials including organic cotton, which helps limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain.
Find most items in sizes S-XL.
Conscious Step
Conscious Step creates premium fair trade, organic vegan socks and clothes which support great charities. The US brand is committed to lasting social and environmental change and every step it takes in its production process supports farms and factories with fair wages, safe facilities, and lower-impact materials.
The socks come in S-L sizes, and the clothes in 2XS-2XL.
Vegan beauty brands from the US
Youth To The People
Founded in 2015, Youth To The People is a vegan, cruelty-free skincare brand that manufactures its products in California. The brand opts for glass bottles to minimise its plastic use and is working towards fully recyclable packaging.
It is worth noting that Youth To The People is certified by Cruelty Free International’s Leaping Bunny Programme, but its parent company (L’Oréal) does not exclude animal testing in all circumstances.
Editor's note
Feature image via Harvest & Mill, all other images via brands mentioned. Good On You publishes the world’s most comprehensive ratings of fashion and beauty brands’ impact on people, the planet, and animals. Use our directory to search thousands of rated brands.
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