Fall Fashion For Social Good

The clothes on your back can make more than one statement this year. Express yourself and show support for a cause.

But buying TOMS shoes isn’t the only way you can show your global, philanthropic side; even top designers like Kate Spade are selling high-end fashion products that allow you to help others miles away.

It’s certainly a new kind of philanthropy. Many companies have found themselves a niche, giving people the opportunity to continue being the consumers that they are, but give back to the world at the same time.

I think this is genius. Not everyone will make time to volunteer in the community, but everyone buys and will always buy. Those companies that are selling green and eco-friendly products are doing something excellent. They have recognized that we can’t stop people from buying things that they need and we can’t stop providing people with those products. So in order to help our environment, we must change our products to ones that make less impact.

Social good companies have also recognized that people want to help the world. Many people feel they have a responsibility to save our planet and to help others, and by making products for social good, people can fulfill this desire in a convenient way.

If you are one of these people, look out for these products as your put together your fall wardrobe:

Urban Outfitters Renewal Dresses are made from vintage materials. 

Women in Northern Uganda make these fashion forward knit hats by Krochet Kids, creating employment and empowerment. “Buy a hat. Change a life.”

Banana bark and fabric bangles by Lydali. This company sells handcrafted goods from women all over the world.

Roma rain boots are eco-friendly, made from 100 percent natural latex rubber. When you purchase a pair, you give a pair to a child in need.

Suno sneakers are ethically made in Kenya from recycled materials and 15 percent of the proceeds go to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an organization working to protect endangered species.

Get the trending preppy schoolboy look with this faux-leather satchel by Melie Bianco.

 Get your fair trade fashion on with products by Indigenous. These organic wrist warmers are handcrafted by artisans in Peru.