Have you ever heard of the Slow Fashion movement? As people take baby steps in incorporating zero-waste lifestyle into their daily routine to lessen plastic waste, there are also local brands that are now venturing into sustainable fashion.

Unlike the mass produce Fast Fashion that has been harmful to the environment, Slow Fashion focuses on sustainability by creating quality garments, from organic and recycled materials, that last longer and values fair treatment of people and animals.

Check out these local brands that promote sustainable fashion:

Muni adheres to sustainable fashion by using environmentally sustainable fabrics and conducting ethical manufacturing. Each clothing piece is made ethically and with respect for people and the environment.

For more details and inquiries, visit Muni Studios’ Facebook page.

INNÉ supports ethical practices and provides livelihood opportunities by partnering with small families and communities. The brand creates handbags, footwear, and accessories handcrafted by local artisans using natural materials and traditional techniques.

For more details and inquiries, visit INNÉ Studios’ Facebook page.

Larone Artisans is a third-generation, family-run business with a long history of working with artisans. They create handicrafts, fashion accessories, and handbags from natural, sustainable materials from the Philippines using traditional weaving techniques.

For more details and inquiries, visit Larone Artisans’ Facebook page.

Karisma Ni Maria creates intricate and unique handmade jewelry from recycled items. They also use the natural pattern and design of the raw materials which makes every accessory unique from one another.

For more details and inquiries, visit Karisma Ni Maria’s Facebook page.

Kawayan PH takes pride in creating eco-friendly watches made out of bamboo due to its sustainability, durability, and abundance in the Philippines. Kawayan PH’s bamboo watches are available at Go Lokal! shops in Robinson’s Place Manila, Ayala Center Cebu, and Go Lokal Kiss and Fly at NAIA Terminal 3.

For more details and inquiries, visit Kawayan PH’s Facebook page.

Lazy Fare (and its sister brand Lucy in the Sky Manila) turns reclaimed fabrics into basic everyday wear. They rescue old fabrics and recycle them into trendy pieces from blouses to shorts priced between PHP 100.00 to PHP 500.00. Lazy Fare is located at Glorietta 1 and is also available online at BeautyMNL.

For more details and inquiries, visit Lucy in the Sky Manila’s Facebook page.

Rags2Riches creates eco-ethical fashion and accessories from upcycled, overstock cloth, and indigenous fabrics. The brand not only promotes sustainability in fashion but they also support community development and livelihood. Rags2Riches products are available online and at their physical shop in UP Town Center.

For more details and inquiries, visit Rags2Riches’ Facebook page.

Plural & Co is a Manila-based shop that creates handmade accessories from locally sourced materials such as wood and flat shells. Plural & Co recently collaborated with local clothing brand twelve.ph in designing earrings from textile clippings.

For more details and inquiries, visit Plural & Co’s Facebook page.

SORA is a company that produces stylish towels from recycled plastic bottles. Towels made by SORA are made from 85% recycled materials and each towel contains eight recycled bottles! SORA towels are available online with prices ranging from PHP 2,299.00 to PHP 2,599.00, with free shipping nationwide. SORA towels are also available in Aura Athletica stores, Frankie & Friends General Store, and at Loop store in Quezon City.

For more details and inquiries, visit SORA’s Facebook page.

Do you know other local eco-friendly fashion brands? Let us know in the comments section!

Cover images grabbed from INNÉ Studios’ and Muni Studios’ Facebook page.