With the festive season in full swing, we are taking a closer look at the brands that have made it their mission to donate a portion of their income to animal welfare organisations, and do it all year round. These brands are setting a high standard when it comes to integrity. After all, running a vegan fashion brand is about far more than simply selling products. At its core, it is about demonstrating how to do less harm – and using a collective voice that, in most cases, can achieve far more than an individual effort ever could.
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Roman Raibaudi (accessories for human and animals, incl. bunnies!)
Roman Raibaudi is a hearfelt brand that aims to show that caring for pets is all about making thoughtful and meaningful choices, one beautifully handmade item at a time. Every item is crafted from certified grape leather. The owner, Roman Raibaudi himself, donates 12% of the brand’s revenue to verified animal welfare charities.
Charities supported: WAF
Ex-Animo (human and pet clothing)
Established in 2022, Ex-Animo (Latin for ‘from the heart’) is helping animals by creating clothing and accessories from sustainable, cruelty-free materials, educating customers about these materials, and by donating 5% of its revenue to support animals in need.
Charities supported: ‘Huellas Compartidas’ and local dog shelters
Human Family (womenswear, menswear)
Human Family is renowned for its unwavering commitment to full transparency within its supply chain by maintaining a strong network of certified suppliers and service providers. It also donates 10% of the net retail price of each item to selected charities.
Charity supported: SOS-Children’s Villages, WWF, Animal Life Sibiu
Keeper Denim (denim womenswear)
Keeper Denim is one of Australia’s finest responses to the shortcomings – or simply the darker sides – of the global fashion industry, as exposed by the True Cost documentary. The brand focuses exclusively on creating sustainable denim, tackling the inherent difficulties in producing, washing, and recycling one of fashion’s most resource-intensive materials.
Charities supported: Water.org, International Elephant Project
Tawast (womenswear)
Copenhagen-based founder Milla Tawast believes that even the smallest decisions can drive tangible change. Through her brand, Tawast supports animal sanctuaries, where rescued animals can live a happy life after enduring harm and torture.
Animal Sanctuaries supported: Tuulispää (Finland), V Pravljici (Slovenia)
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