September marks the beginning of Latinx heritage month in the US. This month is a time to honor the rich contributions of Latinx communities to our world. While there's a growing number of Latinx-owned businesses, representation in the sustainable fashion and beauty industry is still limited. That's why we're excited to highlight 15 incredible Hispanic and Latinx-inspired brands that are making waves in the fashion world.
They ethically bring the wearers of the world to our stores, empower the communities and cultures that create them, and share meaningful experiences with their customers.
Mexicali Blues responsibly imports clothing, jewelry, and home decor from 8 countries.
The donate 1% of Every Purchase to organizations that make the world a better place.
Havaianas has been spreading Brazilian spirit around the world since 1962, with its iconic rubber sole and bright, colorful and summer-infused designs. Every pair of Havaianas flip flops is designed and made in Brazil.
97% of sandals are made with ~40% of reused rubber.
They have a circular donation program for old flip flops.
They invest $20M globally in innovation.
Selva Negra
Selva Negra is rooted in ethical practices and is committed to sustainably sourced materials and transparency. They use low-waste solutions including compostable packaging, upcycling fabric waste, and small batch production runs.
50%+ of textiles are locally sourced in the US and the remainder are natural fibers from Japan and Turkey.
They donate to 10+ mission-aligned nonprofits
Ayni
Ayni honors ancient traditions byusing local materials, and altering the production model to promote social , economic and environmental sustainability.
All collections are made by Peruvian artisans following sustainable and responsible production principles
They established the “Ayni certify” program in 2012 to offer trainings + certifications to collaborators in Peru.
Ceremonia
Ceremonia is a clean hair care brand rooted in Latinx heritage on a mission to empower “confident natural”
They are a Plastic Negative brand working with 100% recycled plastic bottles for all packaging
Their formulations feature ~95%+ natural ingredients, without silicones, parabens, sulftates, and phthalates
1% of every purchase is donated to a nonprofit
All For Ramon
AFR elevates fashion with their modern essentials collection through mindful craftsmanship, ethical production, resource conservation, and employee wellness.
Orders are shipped with 100% recyclable mailers and vegetable ink printed hang tags.
They donate to the Calvin Preston Foundation to help underprivileged families with children battling cancer.
FARM Rio
FARM Rio embodies the liveliness of a nature-infused and culturally rich lifestyle, coloring the world with their prints
In 2022, they offset +23,000 tons of carbon
They plant 1,000 trees a day, every day
They promote circularity through product donations, scrap recycling, and bazaars
They participate in labor transparency program including Sedex - Supplier Ethical Data Exchange
Cuyana
Cuyana crafts timeless pieces that center on elegance and simplicity crafted from high-quality materials.
100% of their collection are made from sustainably-certified materials
They sell ~90% of the products they make
100% of their suppliers are committed to a high degree of ethical conduct and environmental responsibility
d'Francisco
d'Francisco is a Colombian-owned brand fusing innovative 3D printing technology with recycled materials to create eco-friendly fashion that's stylish and sustainable.
Their pieces are made of 100% recycled materials
They use BASC and FSC certified packaging
Valde Beauty
Valde Beauty designs intentional refillable lip products crafted from the finest clean beauty ingredients—completely vegan and cruelty-free.
They formulate without 50 ingredients common in the makeup industry, including synthetic fragrances, sulfates, phthalates and parabens.
Their lipstick tubes have been artfully crafted from metal and engineered to last as they are reusable and refillable
Yanawara
Yanawara believes in putting people and the planet before profit by supporting Bolivian artisans, women in leadership and social impact within the fashion industry.
They regularly collaborate with local artisans and handworkers in Bolivia
They are members of The NY Fair Trade Coalition to promote and connect withfair trade businesses and retailers in New York City while educating consumers on the importance of fair trade practices
Santos by Monica
Santos by Monica is a Latina-owned brand in the heart of New York City who believes in incorporating biomaterials, local production, and timeless design to create products that not only looks good but also do good for the planet.
Their RTW is made from a Eucalyptus Lyocell/Cotton blend and 100% TENCEL.
They use a cactus-based biomaterial to impeccably hand-craft bags, resulting in a material that requires80% less water than leather.
They aim to produce at a slower pace and process, focusing on made-to-order and small batch production.
Melissa
Melissa aims to revolutionize the concept of plastic shoes by making them a sustainable and innovative fashion choice.
Their shoes are and always will be vegan with their commitment to be cruelty free in 2017
48% of their materials used are bio-based and made out of renewable materrials
They reuse the majority of our wastewater (86% in 2022) in their factories and treat 100% of it.
Mola Sasa
MOLA SASA creates unique handcrafted pieces to infuse freshness and sophistication into the wardrobe of the contemporary woman.
They work hand-in-hand with Colombian artisans and have created sustainable employment for more than 80 families
They create 100% sustainable pieces working with four local Indigenous communities.
