When it comes to finding independent, ethical, and conscious brands, UpHavin is the place where Europe’s most inspiring women-owned businesses come together to make a statement: things can be done differently. Yes, that’s right!
Did you know that over 80% of the independent brands on UpHavin are women-led? Women are increasingly leading sustainable initiatives and we are here to support them. Research indicates that companies with higher female representation in senior leadership roles are more proactive in implementing climate action and transparency measures.
Additionally, nations with greater proportions of women in parliament are more likely to ratify environmental treaties and adopt comprehensive climate policies.
Whether you’re searching for the top organic women's apparel brands in Europe, or some eco-conscious women's activewear brands- we’ve got it all—organic fashion, vegan accessories, and ethical footwear. Get ready to explore!
We’re here to show you 22 incredible women-led brands that are part of UpHavin—each with a story that’ll make you love your purchase even more. At UpHavin, shopping is a statement—proof that quality products and impactful choices exist far beyond large corporations.
Sustainable and Ethical Fashion Brands built by women
Agazi
Category: Conscious footwear, European ethical women's footwear brand.
Founded by Agnieszka, Agazi crafts handmade, conscious footwear at its production plant in central-eastern Poland, employing over 90% women from the local community. Their shoes, created using the eco-friendly Strobel method, minimize waste and require 70-80% less adhesive compared to traditional methods. Specializing in footwear for sensitive feet, Agazi ensures optimal comfort, durability, and style with hypoallergenic materials, flexible soles, and designs that reduce foot strain.
Step into comfort, step into purpose—Agazi awaits.
Duende
Category: Effortless everyday fashion.
Founded in 2022 by childhood friends Ania and Magda, Duende creates timeless, modern clothing designed to be the foundation of your everyday wardrobe. With a commitment to quality, every garment is produced in a trusted facility in Łódź, where skilled artisans work under fair conditions. Duende’s collections prioritize natural fabrics, sustainable production, and zero-waste principles, ensuring that each piece is crafted with care and respect for both people and the planet.
Wardrobe basics—but make them iconic. Find yours with Duende.
Off With Nature
Category: Sustainable fashion for men and women.
Founded by Alessandra Guerra in 2017, Off With Nature is a 100% sustainable Italian clothing brand committed to improving social, ethical, and environmental balances. Their nonseasonal collections are crafted using organic and recycled materials, sourced from certified supply chains. With internationally recognized certifications like GOTS, OEKO-TEX, and PETA, Off With Nature delivers high-quality, eco-friendly garments designed to safeguard biodiversity and promote conscious living.
Style meets substance—go Off With Nature.
The Knotty Ones
Category: Artisan knitwear.
Founded by three best friends between New York and Lithuania, The Knotty Ones creates beautiful knitwear while empowering women in marginalized communities. By partnering with independent female artisans and female-founded factories in Lithuania, they provide stable jobs and fair wages. Their knitwear is made using natural yarns, blending traditional craftsmanship with conscious practices to create pieces that look good and do good for both people and the planet.
Wrap yourself in warmth and good karma—shop The Knotty Ones.
Moyocoyo
Category: Wearable cultural heritage.
Moyocoyo is an artisanal fashion brand rooted in the vibrant craftsmanship of Latin America. By collaborating with indigenous artisans from small communities, they preserve cultural heritage while creating hand-made clothing with ethically sourced, sustainable materials. Each piece is a reflection of traditional techniques, seamlessly blending authenticity with modern design. Committed to low environmental impact and supporting local economies, Moyocoyo transforms craftsmanship into wearable art.
Wrap yourself in culture—Moyocoyo brings tradition to your wardrobe.
Avani
Category: Eco-responsible wardrobe staples.
Founded by Delphine Haccius, Avani emerged from a passion for creating timeless wardrobe essentials while addressing the ecological and social impacts of fast fashion. Deeply influenced by her family’s roots in fashion and triggered by the Rana Plaza tragedy, Delphine set out to design eco-responsible women’s clothing made in France using natural, sustainable fabrics. With impeccable cuts and versatile styles, Avani’s pieces are designed to stand the test of time and trends.So yes, this is clearly one of the best sustainable women's clothing brands in Europe.
Build a wardrobe with intention—discover Avani’s timeless essentials.
LuciDuci
Category: Slow italian fashion.
Founded in 2021 by young Sicilian entrepreneur Luciin La Duca, LuciDuci is a sweet, soft, and natural clothing line inspired by the Sicilian word “duci,” meaning soft and delicate. Committed to the principles of slow fashion, LuciDuci creates timeless garments using natural and eco-conscious fabrics like hemp, promoting ethical consumption and preserving local Italian craftsmanship. Their versatile, skin-friendly underwear and clothing are designed to last, offering comfort for every body type while respecting the environment
Soft, sustainable, and Sicilian—made in Italy, meet LuciDuci.
Uma Intimates
Category: Conscious lingerie for confident women.
Made in Barcelona, Uma Intimates designs and produces its luxurious lingerie in a local workshop, ensuring every step of the process meets their high ethical standards. By fostering close relationships with the women in their workshop, they guarantee that all workers are treated with dignity and employed under fair working conditions. Their eco-conscious designs feature sustainable fabrics like recycled polyamide lace from Italy, reflecting their dedication to a more humane and traceable circular economy. Uma Intimates offers sensual, sustainable lingerie for women who want to feel good while doing good.
Lace up your conscience with Uma Intimates.
Gust.
Category: Naturally elegant linen wear.
Founded in 2020 in Bratislava, Gust. is a Slovak brand known for its handcrafted, 100% linen clothing and home textiles. With a focus on nature, simplicity, and comfort, every piece is made to order using OEKO-TEX certified linen from Lithuania. Breathable, durable, and planet-friendly, their products are designed for year-round wear. By combining minimalistic elegance with sustainable practices, Gust. delivers timeless pieces that help you feel confident and connected to nature.
Breathe easy, wear linen, and let nature do the talking—Gust. has you covered.
Infantium Victoria
Category: Sustainable and Vegan Children’s Fashion.
Founded by designers Julia Gaydina and Dinie van den Heuvel, Infantium Victoria creates elegant, cruelty-free children’s fashion designed to make a positive impact. As a GOTS-certified brand, they ensure their collections use organic textiles, ethical production methods, and plant-based materials like Piñatex and Weganool. Their commitment to promoting animal welfare and supporting fair wages reflects their mission to inspire future generations through compassionate and conscious fashion.
Dress your little ones with purpose—explore Infantium Victoria’s ethical collections!
Nanai Berlin
Category: Vegan family accessories.
Founded by designer Javiera Gomez, Nanai Berlin creates eco-friendly, vegan accessories for babies and families. After years in the leather industry and witnessing its environmental impact, Javiera shifted her focus to designing sustainable alternatives inspired by her passion for new materials and environmental protection. With a commitment to quality, durability, and conscious living, Nanai Berlin offers families an opportunity to express their values through thoughtfully crafted products that make a positive impact.
Because raising a family shouldn’t cost the planet—meet Nanai Berlin.
Natural cosmetics & plastic-free skincare brands, by women, for women.
Moreva
Category: Natural skincare products.
Moreva, founded by Ester and her partner, emerged from a dream to develop organic and luxurious skincare products that don’t compromise on quality. Inspired by nature and a desire to provide clean beauty, Moreva crafts gentle, effective products for glowing skin.
Glow up the natural way—Moreva’s skincare has your back.
DOOPA
Category: Italian skincare essentials.
Founded by Giulia, DOOPA is a 100% Made-in-Italy beauty brand that blends simplicity, authenticity, and affordability. What began as Giulia’s dream of creating natural, effective skincare for herself and her loved ones is now a full-fledged brand offering clean, powerful products crafted in certified Italian plants with low environmental impact. DOOPA’s mission is to deliver high-quality results using natural ingredients while ensuring skincare remains a conscious, accessible choice for all skin types and tones.
Simple skincare, serious results—DOOPA does it best.
Solidu
Category: Travel-friendly solid beauty
Founded by Vaiva Zemaityte, Solidu began as a passion project during her travels in Asia when she needed a convenient, eco-friendly solution for hair care on the go. Frustrated by the lack of options, she created her own line of solid shampoos and beauty products, starting with kitchen experiments that quickly turned into a global success. Today, Solidu’s sustainable, fragrant products are loved worldwide, perfect for travel and everyday use—all packed in eco-conscious cork travel boxes.
Pack light, stay gorgeous—Solidu’s got your beauty on lock.
Oquist Cosmetics
Category: Beauty with purpose
Founded by father-daughter duo Pavel and Olga, Oquist Cosmetics blends years of expertise in natural cosmetics and sustainable strategy. With Pavel’s extensive background in formulating and producing natural products for the European market and Olga’s passion for conscious consumption, they created a brand rooted in environmental responsibility and artistic design. Their 100% self-funded brand delivers luxurious, eco-friendly skincare that challenges the unsustainable practices of the beauty industry.
Beauty that’s both art and impact—Oquist Cosmetics awaits.
Sustainable living and natural home products
Boavista Circular
Category: Upcycled kitchen and bathroom products for everyday life.
Founded in 2021 in Amsterdam, Boavista Circular grew from founder Flavia Corrente’s upbringing in Brazil, where nothing went to waste. From repairing broken bicycles to reusing cooking oil for soap, Flavia lived in a micro-circular system that valued resourcefulness. Inspired by her family’s sustainable traditions and concerned about modern waste, Flavia launched Boavista Circular to transform discarded materials into practical, eco-friendly products.
Waste less, live more—discover Boavista Circular’s upcycled finds.
Ulap Design
Category: Conscious Italian home décor.
Founded by Cris and Andrea, Ulap Design is a family-run, Made-in-Italy brand rooted in the slow design philosophy. Inspired by nature and their three daughters, they create eco-friendly objects that balance beauty, functionality, and sustainability. Using natural and recyclable materials, each product reflects their commitment to conscious consumption and respect for the environment. Ulap’s creations embody Italian craftsmanship and ethical design, making them perfect for mindful living.
Slow down, style up—bring Ulap’s mindful design into your home.
Nia Organics
Category: Cozy, eco-friendly home textiles.
Founded by Natalia and Antonio, Nia Organics was born from late-night conversations and a shared passion for creating cozy, eco-friendly spaces. With backgrounds in design and engineering, the duo crafts high-quality, ethically produced home textiles that transform any room into a place of comfort and escape. Inspired by nostalgic moments like naps at their grandparents’ house, their products are designed to bring warmth and serenity to every home—with a little help from their quality control expert, Fuego the cat.
Wrap your home in comfort and conscience—discover Nia Organics.
Beewise
Category: Plastic-free home and lifestyle solutions
Founded by Carina, a Brazilian product designer living in Amsterdam, Beewise is inspired by her grandmother’s sustainable practices on a family farm in Brazil. Carina’s wake-up call came in 2019 when she discovered the grim reality of plastic waste, leading her to create eco-friendly, reusable alternatives. Today, Beewise offers toxin-free products packaged in compostable materials, helping people reduce plastic waste and make mindful, everyday choices. With products in over 140 stores worldwide, Beewise is making sustainability simple and accessible.
Sweeten your eco-journey—buzz into Beewise’s living solutions.
Bamboolik
Category: Eco-friendly baby care and textiles.
Founded by Zuzana Hloušková, Bamboolik is a Czech brand committed to creating sustainable and socially responsible baby products, such as reusable cloth diapers and organic cotton essentials. Their products are handcrafted in Southern Moravia, using Czech or European fabrics, with much of the production taking place in their own sewing factory and sheltered workshops employing disabled individuals, mothers, and women over 55. By combining eco-friendly production with a purpose-driven approach, Bamboolik creates products for families who care about the planet and their community.
Nurture your baby, nurture the planet—discover Bamboolik today.
PlanetCare
Category: Eco-Innovative Laundry Solutions.
Founded by Mojca Zupan, PlanetCare is a pioneering start-up dedicated to tackling microfiber pollution caused by laundry. After being inspired by a photo exhibition on marine litter, Mojca left her career as a corporate lawyer to develop the world’s first zero-waste microfiber filters. Since 2017, PlanetCare has created innovative filtering solutions for washing machines, protecting waterways from microplastics. Driven by a team of environmentalists and activists, they’re on a mission to create a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations.
Clean clothes, cleaner oceans—PlanetCare is laundry done right.
BeeLight
Category: Sustainable candles and home fragrance.
Founded by Aleksandra and her partner, BeeLight crafts eco-friendly candles using beeswax and natural oils. Every candle tells a story of sustainability and artisanal care.
Glow better—light up your space with BeeLight’s sustainable candles.
