Setting The Standard: Sustainable Fashion Brands Leading The Way In The Hamptons • James Lane Post • Hamptons Culture & Lifestyle Magazine

Living in a community that genuinely prioritizes sustainable fashion is a privilege. While the natural beauty of the Hamptons is a blessing, it’s the commitment to making the world a better place that truly impresses me. These brands are leading the way by reducing overproduction, prioritizing organic farming, and avoiding animal suffering. Believe me, fast fashion isn’t the way forward. I wish more fashion houses would take a page from their book and embrace these commendable practices.

ANOTHER TOMORROW

Another Tomorrow, a B-Corp Certified brand launched in 2020, redefines luxury with high-integrity design, sustainability, and innovation. Guided by the pillars of human, animal, and environmental welfare, they offer transparency through digital IDs for each piece. Prioritizing organic farming, traceability, and circular business models, they ensure manufacturing practices rooted in partnership, respect, and living wages. Committed to animal welfare, they avoid materials involving animal suffering, educate on ethical practices, and support farm-level relationships.

Another Tomorrow is carried at Matriark at 133 Main Street, Sag Harbor, and online at anothertomorrow.co

GREENE PIECE

Greene Piece believes that fashion should enhance lives and contribute to the planet’s well-being. Founder Kimberly Greene began this journey with a vision to create thoughtfully crafted garments with care and respect for both people and the environment. Greene Piece partners with artisans in Nepal, offering fair wages, safe working conditions, and access to healthcare and education. Sustainability is core to their operations: minimizing waste with small batch orders, using recycled and ethically sourced cashmere and 100 percent cotton, and utilizing environmentally friendly dyes. Greene Piece’s motto, “Ethics first,” guides every decision, ensuring their impact goes beyond the garments they create.

Greene Piece is carried at Matriark at 133 Main Street, Sag Harbor, and online at greene-piece.com

REWORKED BY JOEY WÖLFFER

Reworked by Joey Wölffer is a unique collection of reimagined womenswear, combining Joey Wölffer’s signature artistry with the environmentally conscious practice of upcycling. The line exemplifies sustainability by sourcing fabrics from upcycled materials, including deadstock and unsold fabric repurposed into new designs. Each piece is handcrafted in small batches in New York City, ensuring not only quality and exclusivity but also a minimal carbon footprint by keeping production close to home.

Joey Wölffer is located at 23 Washington Street, Sag Harbor, and online at joeywolffer.com

MARFA STANCE

Marfa Stance is committed to sustainability and ethical practices in the fashion industry. The brand sources fabrics from surplus stock, reducing overproduction and waste while creating unique, high-quality pieces. Partnering with Ecologi, Marfa Stance plants a tree for every order, helping to offset their carbon footprint and support reforestation efforts. Recognized by Eco-Age for their dedication to ethical and environmental standards, Marfa Stance ensures fair labor practices and minimizes environmental impact, striving to create a positive influence in fashion.

Marfa Stance is carried at Matriark at 133 Main Street, Sag Harbor, and online at marfastance.com

ROAD TO NOWHERE

Road to Nowhere sources materials from responsible farms using pesticide-free soil, resulting in stronger, more eco-friendly products. The collection includes certified organic cotton, GRS-certified Bemberg, biodegradable zippers, and buttons made from plant enzymes and casein. Ethically produced in Los Angeles, Road to Nowhere maintains high design and production standards, minimizing waste and inefficiencies. By prioritizing functionality and quality, they extend the life of their garments, reducing the need for excess.

Road to Nowhere is located at 42 Main Street, Sag Harbor, and online at roadtonowhereclothing.com