It’s that time of year when I put together a list of ethical and sustainable brands with holiday sales. I know I say every year that it feels like the sales start earlier and earlier. But with supply chain issues this year, this especially feels like the case.
I’m actually not much of a gift giver, for reasons I go into here. Also, as much as I love a sale, I don’t like Black Friday and Cyber Monday because they push overconsumption and overproduction. So I check out these sales to stock up on things I use anyway or to buy things I’ve had my eye on for a while. (Because, who doesn’t like saving money?!) But I try to behave and not buy things that I won’t really use.
When I do need to get a gift and feel stumped, I like to go for consumables like snacks or coffee. If you find yourself in that situation, I recommend a gift box from La Cocina, an incubator in San Francisco that helps low-income and immigrant women start their own food businesses.
Alright, on to the list. I’ll continue to update this list as I hear about sales, especially from smaller brands. Check back for updates.
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ABLE – Women’s apparel, bags, shoes, and jewelry made by women from around the world. 25% off with GIFTFWD
Amour Vert – Women’s clothing with feminine vibes. (Here’s my review on how their items fit on a petite person.) 30% off. 40% off on orders over $200. 50% off orders over $500. Sale items are eligible for exchange or store credit.
Baggu – My favorite reusable bag! 20% off sitewide. No code needed. Sale purchases are final sale.
Bash + Sass – Minimalist, gender neutral tees, hoodies, and rompers for babies and toddlers. Made in San Francisco. 30% off with TYSM30 through 11/30.
Beeswrap – A natural, sustainable alternative to plastic wrap for food storage. Save 20% off with HOLIDAY21, plus free U.S. shipping.
Christy Dawn – Ethically-made women’s clothing with flowy boho vibes. Petite sizing too. 40% off dresses and 30% off other most other items from 11/17 – 12/2. Sale purchases are final sale.
Coyuchi – Minimally processed and ethically sourced bedding and textiles. $25 off $200, $75 off $400, and $150 off $600.
Curator SF – Slow fashion for women, made in San Francisco. 25% off sitewide with EARLYBIRD through 11/29. Items bought with the discount are eligible for exchange or store credit only.
Day Owl – Backpacks made from recycled materials. Save 20% off new items (as opposed to secondhand ones) with SAVE20 through 11/26.
dr. Liza – Women’s shoes designed by a chiropractor/osteopath. (Read my review of the flats and of the booties.) 60% off with JOY60 when you spend over $250 CAN (about $200 USD) through 11/30. Items bought with the discount are eligible for exchange or store credit only.
Everlane – Apparel for men and women at reasonable prices made in allegedly ethical factories. Up to 50% off select items through 11/29. Plus they’ll donate $15 per order, up to $200K, to support the Rodale Institute in helping U.S. farmers transition their farmland to regenerative organic. Some of my favorites, including the Track Joggers (my review) and the Form Bag (my reviews here and here) are on sale. Do note that some sale items in their regular sale section are final sale.
For Days – A start-up making casual clothing committed to closed-loop manufacturing. Women, men, and kids. 30% off with BETTERBF
Full Circle – Eco-friendly and well-designed home care items. See my recent review. 25% off on orders of $40 and more with BFCM25 through 11/29.
Girlfriend Collective – Activewear made from recycled materials. 30% off sitewide.
Gracemade – A “fashion-forward interpretation of modest apparel.” Made in downtown Los Angeles out of locally sourced and deadstock fabrics. Up to 40% off and free U.S. shipping through 11/29.
Graf Lantz – Bags, laptop sleeves, accessories, and housewares made in Los Angeles. I love the simplicity of their merino wool felt placemats and coasters. 30% off nearly everything through 11/30. No code needed.
Jenni Kayne – California lifestyle brand. Women’s clothing, home items, and shoes. Known for their cozy cocoon sweaters. 25% off. No code needed.
Jenny Lemons – Small batch clothing with whimsical prints made in San Francisco. 25% off with SUPPORTSMALL. Also applies to their arts and crafts workshops.
Kotn – Instead of a sale, this Canadian maker of bedding and cotton wardrobe basics for women and men donates 100% of their proceeds between Black Friday and Giving Tuesday to build schools in rural Egypt, where it sources its cotton. This is the fifth year Kotn is doing this, with the aim of funding the build-out and operations of five more schools.
Laude the Label – Minimalist, artisan-made women’s clothing. 40% off with TOGETHER. Sale purchases are final sale.
Londontown – Cruelty-free, 9-Free nail polish brand. (My review here.) 30% off with BFSALE through 11/28.
Lo & Sons – Makers of stylish travel bags. Read my review of their backpacks and convertible tote. I wear my Waverly belt bag all the time. Up to 70% off through 11/28.
Looma – Bedding in neutral colors made from organic long-staple Himalayan cotton. $50 off $250, $100 off $350, $250 off $750, $500 off $1,200.
Marley’s Monsters – Reusable goods for the home like washable “paper” towels, personal care items, and baby care. (See my review of their reusable cosmetic rounds.) 25% off with BLACKFRIDAY through 11/29. They also have an Etsy shop. (Prices are 20% off there, but shipping is free over $35, so maybe it evens out, depending.)
Mate the Label – Casual comfy sweatshirts, joggers, and tees in earthy colors. Made in Los Angeles. 30-50% off sitewide.
Nau – Sustainably made performance wear and outerwear. 30% off full-priced items through 12/3.
Nisolo – Ethically-made shoes produced in Peru. 25% off with FRIDAY25.
Package Free Shop – Toiletries, cleaning supplies, and more items for low-waste living. 40% off with BLACKFRIDAY.
Pact – Casual clothing, bedding, and bath for the whole family. Made from certified organic cotton in fair trade factories. The entire site is on sale 11/22-11/29. Bedding is 30% off and bath is 40% off.
Parachute Home – Bedding and bath, Oeko-Tex and Responsible Down Standard certified. 20% off sitewide.
Pela Case – Eco-friendly phone cases that you can compost at the end of their life. Buy one get one free. 50% off select cases.
People Tree – UK-based retailer of organic and fair trade clothing for women. 30% off through 11/30. No code needed. Plus, 5% of proceeds will be donated to Fashion Revolution.
Quince – Apparel, accessories, and home items made in factories that pay fair wages. Daily flash sales.
Reformation – Flirty, trendy women’s clothing. Petite sizing available. 25% off sitewide.
Sotela – Minimalist styles for women made to order in California. Sizes 0-30. 15% off with SHOPSMALL21
Stasher Bag – Reusable silicone bags for food and other stuff. 25% off sitewide and 30% off select colors.
Stratia – 20% off this skincare brand with BIGSALE. I’m a fan of their Liquid Gold moisturizer and stock up during this time of year. Not sure if you can stack discounts (probably not), but here’s $10 off your first order with my referral link.
S’well – My favorite reusable water bottle. (Review here.)
Revtown – Denim from a mill with environmental practices. Milled in Italy, constructed in Guatemala, designed and developed in the US. Save 10% to 30% off.
Tonlé – Zero waste clothing, including maternity-friendly and gender inclusive styles. 20% off sitewide and 15% redistributed to Black and Indigenous-led environmental orgs with RECLAIMBLACKFRIDAY 11/22-11/29.
Tradlands – Women’s shirts, sweaters, and more in classic looks. 30% off with BF30 11/25-11/28. Use CYBER30 11/29 – 11/30. Sale items are eligible for exchange or store credit only.
Two Days Off – Minimalist women’s clothing made to order in LA from deadstock fabric, mostly linen. They’re trying something new this year called The Investment Sale. Thoughout November, each week brings a new discount sitewide, culminating in 30% off the last week. Sale purchases are final sale.
United By Blue – Outdoor apparel made from natural, recycled, and salvaged materials. Home goods, too. 20% off sitewide plus take an 50% off sale items.
Vetta – Convertible clothes that can be worn several ways. The majority are made in New York or Los Angeles-based factories. Up to 50% off on select items, including the Boyfriend Shirt in limited edition colors (my review here) and the Textured Shell (my review). Sale purchases can be returned for store credit only.
Whimsy & Row – Women’s clothing and housewares, based in Los Angeles. Up to 75% off. No code necessary. Sale items are eligible for exchange or store credit only.
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