7 Small Clothing Brands That Need To Be On Your Radar ASAP
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If you’re like us, you may be looking for new ways to enhance your way of living or improve your current habits, such as shopping! We all have the brands that are our tried and true go-tos, but shopping from smaller brands this year can steer your shopping habits in a new—and positive!—direction. There are so many brands and stores to choose from when deciding where to shop, but supporting small clothing brands is an easy way to pay it forward, while simultaneously supporting artists, creatives, and smaller teams that are worth every cent.
And, just maybe, shopping from small fashion brands is also aligned with how you want to shop. Discovering brands that not only produce fashionable items, but also line up with your values? Sounds like a win-win to me. Not sure where to start? We’ve rounded up a few small clothing brands to get you started!
What are small clothing brands?
Small clothing brands are fashion companies that are privately-owned, paired with minimized production practices to…well, to keep things small and personal. You’ll see that many of these brands are often sustainable, female-owned, or BIPOC-owned, all of which are important factors to consider when shopping more intentionally. They also tend to fly a bit more under the radar than others and prefer it that way. Small clothing brands are changing how the world is shopping within the retail space, and we are happy to see it!
8 Small Clothing Brands to Check Out
Pact
Pact is a sustainable small clothing brand and has every aspect of your fashion life covered—from quality basics and loungewear you’ll want to live in, to dresses and jumpsuits perfect for travel. Pact even sells clothing for babies, kids, and men.
On top of that, they also sell bedding—pillowcases, bed sheets, shams, you name it—that will make sure your bedroom is looking great. Pact thinks about its customers and our planet in a special way by utilizing eco-friendly production. Of course, you can buy all their items online, but they have brick-and-mortar stores in Palo Alto, San Francisco, and New York. Theyr’re worth checking out if you happen to be in the area!
Our Picks:
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Everyday Tank Bodysuit
An ultra-comfy and slimming cotton bodysuit to wear out or to lounge with at home!
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Relaxed Slub Button-Up Top
A soft, organic cotton top with a relaxed fit that doesn’t forsake style.
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Modern Corduroy Bomber Jacket
A vintage design with a taste of modern style. This will be your new favorite jacket!
Parade
If you don’t know by now, we are big fans of Parade at Swift. Their casual lingerie, comfortable bras, and well-designed underwear have us going a little shop-crazy, but they have other apparel items worth checking out, too. Their signature style is shaped by playing with colors that you’re not used to seeing, such as neon, apricot, and chartreuse, but applied to your everyday basics. On top of all of this, they are a sustainable and size-inclusive brand sending positive messages into the fashion industry. There are so many reasons to say yes to Parade!
Our Picks:
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High Rise Boyshort
High-waisted underwear that is so ultra-comfortable you’ll need more than one pair immediately.
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Dreamfit Triangle Bralette
This everyday bralette comes in an array of colors and sizes and is made from recycled materials.
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Luxe Sleep Button-Up
Upgrade your pajamas with this silky cropped sleep shirt for extra comfort.
Velvet Eyewear
Velvet Eyewear is an underrated eyewear brand you need to check out! Their collections are super stylish and designed by the founder, Cindy Hussey. She shares that the shapes and designs of the eyewear are inspired by “an ancestry of famous European painters, engravers, musicians and designers.” Her immaculate eye for detail and practical sense as an optician (since 1987!), enables her to lead a design team that creates luxurious eyewear and accessories.
She emphasizes practicality and style, ranging from eyeglasses to some cool shades. Plus, Velvet Eyewear is also a sustainable fashion brand that focuses on affordability. The average cost for their sunglasses is $50, a hard price to beat for high-quality eyewear.
Our Picks:
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Yokko
Retro, round-shaped frames inspired by the fashion icon, Yoko Ono.
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Nina
We love the square frames trend, but this can be the pair of sunglasses for you, too!
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Harper
Dark tortoise rectangular frames that are perfect from sunrise to sunset.
Alohas
You can find cute shoes galore at Alohas. Once you get to their website, you won’t be able to stop clicking, and you’ll soon notice that all of their shoes are tempting to buy. They are another small fashion brand taking Instagram by storm and currently, my closet. They are based in Barcelona, Spain, and only work with local designers and manufacturers to produce items on-demand. As a result, there is less waste from their production, and they can easily ensure that their quality standards are met!
Our Picks:
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East Croco Boots
These brown leather boots with crocodile detail are irresistible.
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Harper Leather Sandals
The queen of platform sandals! Wear on all the sunny days coming your way.
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Bellini Sandals
Off-white, strappy sandals with a heel comfortable enough to walk all day in.
LAmade
LAmade is a special brand that was built on creating the “American Dream” and focuses on making all of its products ethically. Both Taiwanese immigrants, the founders, Jack and Georgia Chang, created LA Made Clothing to not only achieve their dream, but to also help other immigrants. On their website, they share that all of their clothing is made with love in LA at a family-owned factory, ensuring that employees are treated well and fairly.
They offer “super soft and sustainable basics” and so much more! You can find tops, sweaters, and bottoms perfect to wear for your professional days in the office or when you’re ready to dance the night away. This sustainable small clothing brand is definitely worth adding to your closet this year.
Our Picks:
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Verge Peek A Boo Turtleneck
Cool girl, cut-outs in this fun shade of purple.
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Chemise Dress
A light and flowy maxi dress that is pretty enough for any sunny destination!
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Don’t Think Twice Crop Top
A simple, yet high-quality off-the-shoulder crop top that easily upgrades an everyday, casual outfit.
Taylor Jay
Taylor Jay is a Black-owned small fashion brand that has a new take on stepping up your everyday basics. These are staples that you can wear to any destination, whether it’s at home, the office, or on your next vacation. Their elevated basics make you feel confident and well-dressed, no matter what you need to do that day. All of their clothing is made locally, in factories in the San Francisco Bay Area, and created in smaller batches in order to focus on the details and overall quality.
Our Picks:
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Maya Top
Puff sleeves aren’t going anywhere! But this cotton design makes the trend even more comfortable and easier to wear every day.
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Dawn Duster
A mid-length jacket to upgrade all of your athleisure looks this year! Pick from three versatile colors.
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Wrap Pants
Take your stretchy bottoms to the next level with an extra touch of luxury and style with their best-selling pants!
Etsy
This might be an obvious option, but who doesn’t love Etsy? You’ve probably already shopped once or twice from here, and while it's not an actual brand itself, this is a reminder that the online marketplace is an easy place to shop small from independent creators and sellers. You can find apparel, home decor, and every type of unique accessory you could imagine that you can’t find in actual stores. While there are too many stores on Etsy to just pick one, these are some products we have our eyes on!
Our Picks:
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Personalized AirPods Pro Case
Not Just Leather
Textured leather AirPods cases in various colors and for every model.
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Angel Number Necklace
Gold Hill Jewelry
Whatever your angel number is—wear it stylishly around your neck!
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Taylor Swift Graphic T-shirt
Tee Ink Bliss
We love an iconic T-Swift lyric, but let’s make it more fun as a cute graphic tee.
There are ways to shop better, and that includes discovering new brands that we vibe with! Over time, our styles and values change, so that may include choosing to no longer shop at certain stores. If you've been thinking more about shopping and how to spend your money with purpose and more thoughtful intention, consider shopping small by starting with these brands!
