Eco Friendly Fashion Business

2 Eco Friendly Fashion Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Looking to make a statement with your business? Enter the eco-friendly fashion industry. This venture centers on creating stylish, sustainable clothing and accessories that respect the environment.

It's about sourcing ethical materials, minimizing waste, and producing fashion that doesn’t harm the planet. By focusing on fair labor practices and zero-waste designs, you can attract a growing market of conscious consumers.

This business requires dedication to sourcing sustainable fabrics, building transparent supply chains, and keeping up-to-date with eco-friendly technologies. The payoff? Creating fashion that not only looks good but does good—for the planet and its people.

Starting an eco-friendly fashion line can fulfill a growing consumer desire for sustainable fashion. Imagine running a business that's not only profitable but also makes a positive difference. This is an opportunity to reshape fashion industry standards and make a lasting impact.

In this list, you'll find real-world eco-friendly fashion business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a eco-friendly fashion business that makes money.

1. Faerie's Dance ($204K/year)

Adrienne, the founder and CEO of Faerie's Dance, came up with the idea for her sustainable fashion business after struggling to find eco-friendly clothing for herself. Recognizing the lack of options in the market, she decided to create an online store that brings together the best eco-brands in one place. The business has since grown, with organic cotton bras becoming their signature product, and they now generate an annual revenue of $65k - $75k.

How much money it makes: $204K/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
How many people on the team: 2

My Path To Reduce My Ecological Footprint Led Me To Start A $204K/Year Eco-Friendly Fashion Company

This eco-fashion case study showcases a sustainable clothing company that generates an adjusted gross income ranging between $65k - $75k per year and has over 13,000 newsletter subscribers, predominantly focused on ethical, eco-friendly clothing, lingerie, jewelry, and accessories.

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2. KAHINDO ($60K/year)

Kahindo Mateene, Founder and Chief Creative Director of KAHINDO, came up with the idea for her luxury sustainable fashion brand after launching a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014. She repurposed fabric scraps into clutches made by women in her hometown of Goma, Congo. Inspired by her Pan-African upbringing and desire to create positive change through fashion, she rebranded in 2017 and now incorporates original prints and African stories into her designs.

How much money it makes: $60K/year
How much did it cost to start: $20K
How many people on the team: 1

I Started A Luxury Sustainable Womens Fashion Brand

KAHINDO is a sustainable women's luxury fashion brand that celebrates African fashion and promotes ethical work practices, with annual sales of $60k and wholesale clients like Rent The Runway.

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