Looking to add to your closet in honor of autumn? These local businesses offer sustainable options so you can get dressed with a good conscience.
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Founder Lacey Woodruff wanted to change the way garment workers are treated globally, as well as tackle fast fashion. Today, her business stocks ethically made, staple apparel from indie designers.
Instagram: @abasicshop
Website: abasicshop.com
Address: 2214 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham
Elidia the Label
Founded in 2017, Talaya Champion ethically creates and produces leather accessories. Her brand focuses on minimalism and fashion-forward aesthetics for sustainability.
Instagram: @elidiathelabel
Website: elidiathelabel.com
Julie Maeseele
Julie Maeseele created her brand on the basis of using recycled material and surplus textiles to produce made-to-order apparel. Her vision for her business is remaining progressive and ethical.
Instagram: @juliemaeseele
Website: juliemaeseele.com
Devore Vintage
Owner Hannah Conzelman wants to bring antique apparel back to life through her shop. She presents one-of-a-kind vintage and antique apparel from the Victorian Era all the way through the 1970s.
Instagram: @devorevintage
Website: shopdevorevintage.com
Address: 2829 2nd Avenue South #20, Birmingham
Hide & Hunter
Hannah Christine started by creating handcrafted, custom accessories and has now built her business on the premise of using vintage bags and putting her own twist to repurposing them. She also creates her own bags from scratch.
Instagram: @hideandhunter
Website: hideandhunter.com
Mend
Need clothing repaired? Martha Ellen has you covered. Her mission is to take clothing and give it life again to last a lifetime.
Instagram: @mend_marthaellen
Website: mendbymartha.com
Address: 825 39th Street South, Unit A, Birmingham
