10 Filipino-Made Dresses To Jumpstart Your Sustainable Wardrobe
Find out how these dresses are made ethically and sustainably in the Philippines!
From one eco-conscious fashion girl to another, here's something you can build your sustainable wardrobe with! We found an amazing assortment of dresses made locally in the most ethical way possible. We're talking about pieces that are either constructed with recycled or repurposed fabrics, excess fabrics from unsold inventory called deadstock, or ethically-sourced materials from the country's brilliant weavers and artisans. Let's not forget that the conversation and practice of sustainability is not just about how fabrics were sourced or made but sustainability is also about how brands support and give importance to the people who create the clothes we celebrate. It's the process! Inclusivity, fair pay, and the overall wellbeing of their partner communities are just some of the core values of the local brands we selected these dresses from. On top of that, these dresses come in wonderful of-the-moment and classic silhouettes like wearable butterfly-sleeved Filipinianas, wrap-around dresses that could double as robes, slip dresses, or fun tiered ones!
Take a look at the gallery down below to find the perfect dress to start or add to your existing sustainable wardrobe.
Sustainable Dresses
Sustainable Dresses
Anthill Estefania Dress in Violet
Anthill honors their weavers, designers, production partners, and the wearers of their clothing and we think that’s what makes this brand beautiful. With craft and textile partners from different parts of the Philippines like Ilocos Norte, Cebu, South Cotabato, and more, Anthill is able to make culture and sustainable fashion accessible to anyone.
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Araw The Line Halter Bias Mini Dress in White
Anyone who loves linen dresses know about Araw The Line. Proudly designed and only created in small batches in the Philippines, this tropical-inspired brand are definitely for sophisticated women who live and breathe sustainable fashion. Did we mention that they only work with the finest and ethically sourced linen fabrics?
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Craftcha Upcycled Katcha Dresses
Since 2009, Craftcha has been making upcycled clothing using katcha cloth, old jeans, hinabi, and other scrap cloth. Their designs could be seen from afar! You would know a Craftcha dress if you see one.
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Kaayo A-Line Balud Dress
Made from mixed print and chambray, this Kaayo dress is a total head turner! In case you don’t know it yet, Kaayo produces these types of dresses and other wardrobe essentials in limited quantities. Kaayo, which literally means kindness in Bisaya, is all for honoring the extraordinary skills of Mindanaoan artisans.
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Lazy Lucy Sun Dress
Lazy Lucy ticks all of our criteria when it comes to sustainable fashion. All of their clothes are made in the Philippines and they only use reclaimed, deadstock, or overrun fabric rolls from garment mills. Since this is their only way of sourcing fabrics, they only produce small quantities and in different sorts of color and fabric types. Nevertheless, we still love that by using true deadstock, Lazy Lucy moves through minimal waste and low carbon footprint.
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Maison Métisse Cassis Dress Coat
This hand-painted dress made from a natural Philippine pineapple and cotton textile from Maison Métisse is a unique statement piece. Just take a look at those hand-painted details using earth clay. If that’s not enough, just take a look at the brand’s growth story since becoming one of the most active sustainable brands in the country.
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Muni Amanda Dress
Muni believes that sustainable fashion should be accessible to everyone. Their ethical and sustainable approach towards fabric sourcing and manufacturing makes them a go-to brand for people who is all for kind and earth-loving materials. For example, the coveted Amanda dress is only made out of pure cotton and linen, two of the most sustainable, renewable, and biodegradable fabrics out there.
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PioPio Rambutan Dress in Deep Sea
PIOPIO is a goldmine of Filipino-made sustainable fashion pieces. All of their textiles and pieces are made out of the love and labor of a number of local artisans who’s expertise vary from hand-dyed, handwoven, and hand embroidered pieces. Sustainability is definitely not just about fabric sourcing and eco-conscious living, it’s also about providing livelihood, fair pay, and recognition to the people who make your clothes.
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R2R Relaxed Wrap Dress in Royal Blue
R2R started out as a brand who transforms unwanted fabric into rugs then into bags but now the brand has expanded into clothing! Still on a mission to lift Filipino artisans out of poverty, R2R’s clothing celebrates low-impact clothing by producing high-impact pieces that you can wear for a long time.
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Rosanna Ocampo Iman Dress in Gold
If you’re looking for a local designer who supports and practices sustainability, Rosanna Ocampo is one of them! The Iman dress in gold perfectly encapsulates the energy Rosanna’s label radiates. This flirty dress along with many fun and flirty pieces from this brand is made up of ethically sourced fabrics and is crafted by Rosanna’s team of brilliant artisans.
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