These Luxury Brands Will Let You Dress Ethically (And Impeccably)

In a world where the term ‘sustainability’ is thrown around frivolously, it is refreshing to see brands that actually walk the talk when it comes to being respectful towards the planet with the products they create.

Suppose you are someone who embraces sustainability in your everyday sartorial choices, but wouldn’t think twice before splurging on an extravagant lehenga without considering its impact on the environment. In that case, it might be time to pause and reflect.

Whether you are going out for a casual stroll on a Sunday afternoon or planning your looks as a bridesmaid, fashion shouldn’t come at the cost of the planet. While weddings are often associated with extravagance and indulgence, being mindful of the planet at every occasion is the need of the hour. After all, climate change doesn’t take a day off.

So, if you are someone who’d like to embrace ethical fashion choices as a bridesmaid or a wedding guest, know that you don’t have to choose between your conscience and looking stylish.

But don’t just take our word for it—maybe look at these brands and decide for yourself.

Environment-Friendly Brands For Wedding Season

Re-ceremonial

Sustainability is the key pillar of Ateev Anand's Re-ceremonial. From using recycled and handwoven fabrics to using plant-dyes only, Re-ceremonial proves that sustainable doesn't have to be dull. On the contrary, it can be very opulent.

Suta

Recently seen at the Cannes red carpet on the Laapata Ladies actress Chahaya Kadam, this brand is as vibrant and colourful as it is ethical. From minimalistic sarees to slightly more opulent lehengas, they have a plethora of options for bridesmaids who wish to dress in harmony with the environment, while looking stunning.

Studio Medium

By combining age-old crafts like Bandhani and Jaamdani with hand-woven fabrics to natural dyes, and creating pieces like their signature hands-free saree, Studio Medium constantly proves that you can create actual pieces of art while being mindful.

Anita Dongre

From designing their studio in a way that allows to harness natural sunlight and ventilation—hence minimising the use of electricity, to installing aerator fixtures in their water faucets to save water, and using only bio-gas in their kitchen, Anita Dongre has a holistic approach to sustainability, as opposed to thinking about it on a surface level.

Paiwand Studio

Paiwand's core approach to sustainability is upcycling textile waste and turning it into beautiful garments. They repurpose textile waste into textiles using techniques like handloom weaving, embroidery and patchwork.

Fun fact: They also collaborated with the Adisee to create one-of-a-kind bags in Adisee's signature silhouette, and Paiwand's handwoven fabrics!

Abraham & Thakore

Few brands have managed to secure their place as a beautiful luxury brand while constantly being mindful of the planet with their creations for as long as this brand has. Long before sustainability became the buzzword that we know it as today, Abraham & Thakore had values strongly aligned with being ethical. No brand has made incorporating recycled materials into their creations look this effortless.

Prathaa

If you are a minimalist girl looking to dress sustainably, we suggest this brand. From using techniques like Ajrakh print, Batik print, Jamdani, and Bagru print, to using sustainable fabrics, this brand celebrates the age-old crafts of India while being mindful.

Priyanka Raajiv

While all their creations are aligned with respecting the planet, what we love in particular are their patchwork sarees!

Akaaro

Gaurav Jai Gupta's Akaaro is as cool and experimental as it is ethical. From using only handloom fabrics to creating their fabrics in-house, the brand's philosophy is deeply rooted in ethics and rich minimalism.

Anavila

Anavila Misra, AKA the literal queen of linen, has done some incredible work since the brand's inception. The brand has constantly proved that a linen saree can be super opulent and extravagant. And going by the love that the brand is getting, linen isn't going anywhere, even in the wedding space!