10 pieces under 10k to help you reach your sustainable fashion goals

Almost every fashion girl, at some point, has questioned her shopping habits and vowed to buy less—or better. While the notion around sustainable clothing is restricted to boxy silhouettes and high price points, not all purchases have to burn a hole in your pockets. Upcoming fashion labels are breaking the mold with their contemporary designs and a more affordable range. More importantly, they are committed to informing their consumers about the meticulous hand processes and high-quality materials that contribute to mindful clothing that cannot—and should not—be compared with their fast fashion counterparts. Investing in these pieces not only minimises impulse buys, but also encourages a longer life of the garment through proper care. No matter where you are in your wardrobe overhaul process, ahead, we list a few affordable options to make you fall in love with slow fashion.

Kriti Tula’s upcycled label Doodlage offers many options that are made from recycled fabrics. We recommend this pastel patchwork jumpsuit made with hand woven recycled cotton in a fair-wage workshop. Similarly, look at Sui’s colour-blocked jacket crafted from recycled textiles with nature-inspired motifs. If you love dresses, choose from a sheer maxi dress from H&M’s Conscious line, Dressfolk’s A-line hand-blocked mulmul dress [sans toxic dyes] or a breezy bright yellow knee-length version from Buna’s chanderi collection.

Proving that sustainable doesn't equal boring, are brands like Anomaly, The Pot Plant and Rias Jaipur that offer organic materials, minimal-waste or completely handmade pieces—all under Rs. 10,000. Scroll ahead for our favourites that you can add to your collection right away.

Also read:

Vogue India’s fashion team takes pledges to be more conscious with their buys

Are our collective efforts towards sustainable fashion enough?\