Ethical Menswear

Backpack: Esperos | Socks: PACT | Shoes: Nisolo | Shirt: Bill’s Khakis |
Pants: Bill’s Khakis

As my husband seeks to update his work wardrobe, I thought I would do him a favor and compile a list of affordable, ethical clothing options for men….only to find that the “affordable” part of that is quite elusive.

There are some good options out there for men’s clothing — some under $100, some most definitely not. Here are a few of my favorite finds so far.

• Everlane is a great place to start for shirts. Their Oxford shirts are reasonably priced and made in Los Angeles.
• UK-based retailer People Tree has some more formal work wear, such as blazers and dress slacks. They are a bit pricey, but it’s hard to beat the Fair Trade pedigree.
• Bill’s Khakis includes an impressive range of made-in-the-USA men’s clothing. Once again, the ethical credentials come with a hefty price tag, but check the sale section for items under $100.
• Fair trade brands Indigenous and Fair Indigo carry a few men’s items such as sweaters and polos; keep an eye on these sites for sales and discount codes.
• For a casual workplace, chinos from Monkee Genes are a good staple.
• Round out a work look with socks from PACT Apparel or American-made Zkano.
• Don’t forget a bag! Check out sweatshop-free Esperos backpacks and the artisan-crafted briefcases from Mission Lazarus.

What are your secret sources for ethical men’s fashion? What’s missing from the market?

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