Breezy Basics for a Carefree Summer

These ethical fashion staples will take you from summer to whenever!
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Sliding into the lazy, hazy days of summer doesn’t have to mean style is on hold until the fall! These ethical, sustainable, and organic pieces are summertime saviours, and with a little layering savvy will take you right through winter. Mix and match, accessorize, and embrace those summer vibes!

Encircled

Virtual Romper

 

Encircled’s ethos of “Be more with less” is echoed through every single piece they produce, and their Virtual Romper is no exception! This mix-and-matchable three piece set (top with reversible neckline(!), shorts, and cropped pants) means you can totally rock that romper vibe with the ease and versatility of separates instead! Capsule wardrobe dream goals! Made from Tencel Lyocell, you'll look and keep your cool all summer long! Ethically made in Toronto. encircled.ca

Suunday

Weekend Midi

suunday weekend midi

A great dress demands two things: quality fabrication and deep pockets (obvi!), and The Weekend Midi from Suunday has got both! Made in LA from ultra-soft gauze, this lightweight and timeless addition to any minimal wardrobe will keep you cool all summer long! Pair it with strappy sandals or killer booties, layer it over leggings, or toss a cozy cardi on top. The possibilities are about as endless as what you may discover in those deep pockets! suunday.com

Outerknown

Costa shirt

woman wearing Outerknown Costa shirt over her bathing suit at the beach

Outerknown’s Costa shirt is like the elusive perfectly-perfect pair of lived-in jeans! With a breezy elegance, and wrinkles just-so, you’ll be reaching for this lightweight, super-soft shirt time and again. A layering superhero, it can go from beach to brunch to boardroom! Made from 100% organic cotton, Outerknown is committed to transparency, sustainability, and cool beach vibes. outerknown.com

Gus Sloan

Little Black Jumpsuit

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What’s not to love about a business owner who’s also an advocate for body confidence? Breaking the mould of what a woman’s body should be, Lauren created the LBJ (Little Black Jumpsuit) that’s designed for every body’s curves! Made from gorgeous midweight knit in Alberta, Canada, Gus Sloan also offers made-to-measure LBJs, which is a thing of beauty! gussloan.com

Kotn

Essential crew-neck tee

Kotn basic tee

This basic tee is anything but boring. Kotn’s essential crew is decidedly boxy which makes it structured enough to layer under a blazer, and comfy enough to throw on with a pair of sweats. Made from 100% long staple Egyptian cotton obtained through direct trade with local farmers, Kotn also has a five-year plan to help those farmers achieve organic accreditation (how cool is that?). kotn.com

Leafii

Cross-body purse

Leafii cross-body purse

This cross-body purse is made from leaf leather. Yup, you read that right: leaf leather! Leafii crafts gorgeous bags and wallets from sustainable teak leaves. These incredibly unique works of art are as beautiful as they are functional! Soft and pliable, yet as durable as leather (without the need to condition!), we’d definitely call that unbe-leaf-able! leafii.ca

Out of the Woods

Iconic Shopper

Out of the Woods Iconic Shopper

Tote your farmers’ market finds home with Out of The Woods’ Iconic Shopper made from sustainable Supernatural Paper! Out of The Woods has worked hard to democratize sustainable fashion by creating products whose price points are widely accessible, making this carryall, good for all! outofthewoods.com