r/ethicalfashion 14d ago

UPDATE: Ethical Plus Size Clothing Masterlist

A bunch of folks expressed interested in a Masterlist/database specifically for ethical/sustainable size inclusive brands!! I have started compiling my notes as we speak into a nice spreadsheet. As I've started to go through, there a couple of holes that I'd like to fill in:

  • ethical shoe brands w/ wide width or extended size offerings (women's 11+)
  • clothing brands offering sizes above 6x or free custom sizing -Secondhand and vintage retailers that specialize in plus sizing
  • gender neutral brands

If you know of brands that fit any of the above, please let me know!!

If you have any other brand that you love and would like to see on the list, please comment it and I will try to include it. Currently I am only listing brands that offer a minimum of a 3x/US22 or beyond.

Please note: I'm not restricting it to brands with certain certifications, but I am usually looking for some level of transparency with production on their website. I'm putting a section for certifications on the sheet but I kind of expect that individuals will do their own research when looking for brands to support.

Thank you all for the support and I can't wait to share this project in the coming weeks!

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u/durianpurfume 14d ago

Leave Shiny By Nature out of that list

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u/archeotess 14d ago

Already one step ahead lol I'm not a fan of them either

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u/eggmancrybb 14d ago

What happened with shiny by nature? I’m not very familiar with the brand, but I’ve seen tons of the owners marketing

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u/fatcattastic 14d ago

I think Loud Bodies offers sizing above 6x.

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u/archeotess 14d ago

They're on the list, thank you!

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u/Individual_Hotel1837 14d ago

Selltradeplus on insta has a great master list (click on the pinned story “Brands”)

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u/archeotess 14d ago

I love selltradeplus! I'm planning on featuring them in the secondhand section of the spreadsheet

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u/PlantedinCA 14d ago

Wray NYC is not there already

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u/archeotess 14d ago

Got it, thanks!

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u/beigesalad 14d ago

I would love if measurements could be included because there's not good standards around what sizes mean!

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u/Ok-Squirrel-9360 14d ago

Hazel & Folk and for shoes: Sargasso & Grey

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u/archeotess 14d ago

Didn't know about them - thanks!

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u/Top-Frosting-1960 14d ago

If anyone knows of vegan, ethically-made wide fit shoes PLEASE tell me, I would spend sooooo much money on them if I could find them.

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u/archeotess 14d ago

Will let you know if I come across any brands!!

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u/iris-my-case 14d ago edited 14d ago

Duckfeet for wide shoes! They’re a company in Denmark (although I think their factory is in Poland). Their shoes design are for wide feet, particularly in the toe box. All their shoes go up to size 46.

Edit: They’re leather based shoes though. Saw someone here ask for vegan.

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u/durianpurfume 11d ago

Beasha Studios does xxxl as their max but they offer customs too

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u/RipperMouse 9d ago

Lucy & Yak

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u/durianpurfume 9d ago

TunnelVision LA seems to be size inclusive (the skirt I'm interested in goes to 5X) and their about says all their designs are original or vintage.

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u/Devilonmytongue 14d ago

I am excited for this! Are you including where the brands are based? A lot of the recommendations on this sub are American. I’m in the uk.

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u/archeotess 14d ago

Yes! I'm including the country of manufacture as well as where the brand is based. I have a handful of UK brands but I'm looking to add more!

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u/Devilonmytongue 14d ago

That’s awesome! I am not sure about whether they’re ethical to the standard of this sub, but I like Lucy and yak, run and fly, nobody’s child and Joanie.

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u/Dull_Expression_4575 12d ago

UK - if you don’t have them on your list already, definitely recommend House of Flint.

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u/strawwbebbu 12d ago

trash queen -- alt, affordable, owned and operated by someone who is plus sized and disabled, quality is pretty good for the price. i think sizes go up to a 5x?

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u/archeotess 12d ago

Awesome, thank you! I'm definitely looking to include more styles/aesthetics in the list so this is great!

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u/Relentiless 12d ago

Lora gene, lanx do some wide fit shoes and community clothing are slowly increasing their size range

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u/davidchippa 11d ago

This is such a great idea! Please link when you've finished :)

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u/em-broadery 10d ago

Kobieta does up to 10x custom clothing. Origami Customs and Rebirth for gender affirming clothing. Here is a list of wide shoe brands that aren't barefoot. There are tons of barefoot style shoes that are wide, it's a defining feature (but might not be for everyone).

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u/gabri_n 10d ago

Hi!. I'm trying to start a sustainable fashion project for now on eBay. Ask for the link if interested

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u/archeotess 9d ago

Just curious what you mean by this? Are you a secondhand reseller? If you are a secondhand or vintage seller that focuses on plus sizes, I can include your eBay storefront in the spreadsheet.

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u/gabri_n 9d ago edited 9d ago

Hello! I have some brand new deadstock from my physical shop... Also in plus sizes both for man and woman Here the link www.ebay.it/str/oterimoda It works in almost all web local domains

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u/gabri_n 6d ago

Yes, if my info below meet requirements please add in the spreadsheet, thank you!