Someone wearing a white custom t-shirt by Citizen Wolf.
09 Jun
Someone wearing a white custom t-shirt by Citizen Wolf.

Men’s Smart Casual Fashion, Done Sustainably

On the hunt for men’s smart casual fashion? We’ve rounded up more ethical and sustainable options to kit out your fit for any occasion.

The timeless taste of men’s smart casual fashion

Many moments in life fall into that wardrobe grey area between trackies-and-a-hoodie and full-on-business-suit, known as “smart casual”. If it sounds pretty ambiguous, that’s because it is: think of smart casual as a sophisticated upgrade to casual clothing that you could technically wear day-to-day. We love it because, by nature, it rejects passing trends and embraces a timeless and elegant look for anyone who digs menswear.

If you’re one of those conscious consumers who wants to consider people, the planet, and animals in your decisions when purchasing new, take a breather. We’ve done the hard work for you and dug into our ratings to find the best ethical and sustainable menswear brands creating smart casual attire worth investing in.

Ok, technically, the most sustainable menswear—smart casual or otherwise—is what’s already hanging in your closet (or someone else’s). But when you’ve exhausted your existing options, this list is a great go-to for you or even the father figure in your life, just in time for Father’s Day.

From the classic blue Oxford shirt by CARPASUS (Switzerland) to the brown derby shoes by Will’s Vegan Store (UK) and the neutral chinos from ISTO. (Portugal), keep reading to discover our selection of high-quality core pieces to incorporate into your daily dress for years to come.

Tops

Citizen Wolf

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man wearing white sustainable tee by Citizen Wolf

The Short Crew – Ships internationally from Australia

The perfect base for a men’s smart casual look, Citizen Wolf is our go-to for a classic t-shirt because they are tailored to fit you just right. Go for The Short Crew to suit any outfit combo.

Citizen Wolf uses revolutionary technology to give you high-quality custom fit t-shirts. It’s so confident in its t-shirts that it guarantees they’ll be the best you’ve ever worn. After capturing your customisations, the brand hand makes each tee in Sydney from certified sustainable fabrics like cotton, hemp, and Merino wool milled in Melbourne.

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A.BCH

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A person wearing a black turtleneck by sustainable brand A.BCH.

A.36 Mock Neck Skivvy – Ships internationally from Australia

For colder days, this mock neck skivvy is great for layering. To keep it on the smarter end, go for a tighter fit.

A.BCH is a Melbourne-based, Australian-made fashion label for individuals who care about garment provenance. It utilises renewable, organic, and recycled materials. Find the range in sizes XS-XL, or customise to fit you.

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CARPASUS

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A person wearing a light blue sustainable Oxford shirt by Carpasus.

Oxford Shirt Blue – Ships internationally from Switzerland

No list of sustainable men’s smart casual would be complete without a classic blue Oxford shirt, and CARPASUS does it best.

CARPASUS is a Swiss menswear brand that makes fine shirts, ties, socks, and pocket squares. CARPASUS uses GOTS certified cotton and manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. It also traces its supply chain and ensures workers are paid a living wage. Find most products in EU sizes 36 to 46.

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Unrecorded

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A person wearing a beige crew neck sweatshirt by Unrecorded.

Sweater Khaki – Ships internationally from the Netherlands

A nice sweater is a great building block and can either be worn for warmth or tied around the shoulders as an elegant accessory.

Unrecorded is an independent clothing brand from the Netherlands that represents a new wave of unisex brands that are rebelling against the nature of fast fashion. Unrecorded is passionate about style, and produces apparel using eco-friendly materials. Its range includes items that are all year round essentials suitable for any wardrobe, available in sizes XS-2XL.

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Ministry of Supply

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A person wearing a casual navy blazer by Ministry of Supply.

Men’s Kinetic Blazer – Ships internationally from the US

Blazers are essential for men’s smart casual—as soon as you throw one on over a tee-and-pants combo, it instantly elevates the look.

Ministry of Supply is a Cambridge based brand that features sharp, high performing comfortable clothes. You can find most items in sizes 28 to 40.

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ASKET

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A person wearing a long dark grey coat by Asket.

The Wool Coat – Ships internationally from Sweden

Weather permitting, a classic trench coat exudes the elegance and confidence this look is going for.

ASKET has been creating timeless wardrobe essentials since 2015 with revolutionary sizing and fair pricing. The brand disregards seasonal collections, cuts out all the middlemen, and only sells directly to you—putting its entire focus on building a single permanent collection. Find the range in sizes XS-XL.

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Bottoms

MUD Jeans

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A person wearing dark blue denim jeans by MUD Jeans.

Slimmer Rick – Ships internationally from the Netherlands

The great thing about smart casual is that jeans are perfectly acceptable. A darker denim in a slim cut, like the Slimmer Rick from MUD, is a safe bet.

Dutch denim brand MUD Jeans is all about sustainability. Not only does it offer a repair service, but it also provides a rental service where you can lease a pair of jeans for up to a year. MUD Jeans uses a combination of GOTS certified organic cotton and post-consumer recycled cotton. MUD Jeans are available in a range of sizes, usually from W25 L30-W33 L32 for women and W28 L34-W36 L34 for men.

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ISTO.

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A person wearing classic beige chinos by ISTO.

Chinos – Ships internationally from Portugal

Offers

A folded up ethically made white t-shirt by ISTO.

ISTO. – T-Shirts

ISTO. is bringing you the best organic cotton t-shirts you've ever worn for a great price. Buy 3, get €6 off t-shirts. (Ends: 5 AUG)

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Three packs of organic socks by ISTO. in dark neutral tones.

ISTO. – Socks

Made of organic cotton and recycled materials, these socks are the perfect mix of comfy, soft, and stretchy. Buy 3, get €8 off socks. (Ends: 5 AUG)

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Chinos are versatile, flattering, and easy to dress up or down. Perfect for a sustainable men’s casual look, ISTO. delivers with its chinos in various neutral tones.

ISTO.’s mandate is simple: create clothes to transcend the seasons and work as staple items in your wardrobe all year round. It has one single collection and pursues quality over quantity to try and make its items permanently available. It uses organic and natural materials, and is incredibly transparent in showing you the true cost of your clothes when you go to purchase a piece for your wardrobe. The range is available in XS-XL.

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Shoes

Will’s Vegan Store

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A pair of brown vegan leather smart Derby shoes by Will's Vegan Store.

City Derbys – Ships internationally from the UK

Will’s is an absolute treasure trove of men’s smart casual shoes, made more consciously. We love the City Derbys in brown.

Will’s Vegan Store produces animal and human friendly women’s and men’s footwear, clothing, and accessories at affordable prices. Find the women’s shoes in US sizes 5-10, and men’s in 7.5-14.

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Good Guys

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White vegan low top sneakers by Good Guys.

SAMO Vegan Low Top Sneakers – Ships internationally from France

A smart pair of sneakers is great for a more casual-leaning look here, and SAMO does the trick.

Good Guys creates cruelty-free shoes for women and men, founded and designed by Marion Hanania in Paris. Through Good Guys, Hanania aims to create the perfect cruelty-free, made in Europe closet, where no animal product is involved, and the production guarantees fair trade working conditions. Find most shoes in EU sizes 36 to 46.

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NOAH

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A pair of casual dark grey mocassin by NOAH.

Vegan Moccasin Guido – Ships internationally from Germany

Moccasins are comfy yet cool and pair well with a more structured look. NOAH’s vegan moccasins are hard to beat.

NOAH creates cruelty-free and 100% vegan shoes and accessories. This German brand’s high-quality and long-lasting shoes are hand-crafted in Italy, using a small proportion of eco-friendly material. Find them in EU sizes 35-42.

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Shop NOAH @ Immaculate Vegan.

Accessories

FUTURA Jewelry

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A gold signet ring by FUTURA Jewelry.

Classic Signet Ring – Ships internationally from the US

Level up your look with one of FUTURA’s eco-friendly rings. The Signet can be plain or engraved and is an instant heirloom.

FUTURA Jewelry is a New-York based ethical jewellery brand. Each piece of FUTURA jewelry is handcrafted with mercury-free 18kt Certified Fairmined Ecological gold. The brand’s gold comes from the three certified Fairmined mines in the world that mine for gold without the use of toxic chemicals including mercury and cyanide.

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Wires

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A pair of half moon sunglasses by Wires.

Half Moon – Ships internationally from the UK

Stylish and protective? Yes, please. Any of Wires glasses would do well here, but there’s a certain je ne sais quoi about the Half Moons. Go for the silver/black/grey colourway for a more timeless look.

Wires is a London based eyewear brand that creates beautiful styles from a single piece of metal wire and 3D printed parts.

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NAE

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A black microfibre vegan belt by NAE.

Bruc Microfiber Men’s Black Vegan Belt – Ships internationally from Portugal

Adding a belt always makes a look feel more put together. NAE has a range of belts that would work great, but you can’t go wrong with the black and silver combo.

NAE is a Portuguese footwear, bags, and accessories brand using innovative materials to create goods with “No Animal Exploitation”. Its sustainable materials include recycled PET from bottles, OEKO-TEX® certified microfibres, recycled car tyres, natural cork, recycled thermoplastic, and even pineapple leaf fibre. Find most of the shoes in sizes 36-46.

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O My Bag

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A person holding a brown rectangular travel bag by O My Bag.

Harvey Maxi – Ships internationally from the Netherlands

Man on the move? The Harvey Maxi doubles as practical and sleek.

O My Bag merges style and a responsible approach, creating vintage inspired, rugged-chic bags made from eco-friendly, high quality materials. The Dutch label also uses low impact and non-toxic dyes in its products.

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Shop O My Bag @ thegreenlabels.

Elvis & Kresse

Rated: Good
A compact wallet made from rescued leather, decommissioned fire hose, and reclaimed parachute silk.

Fire & Hide Compact Wallet – Ships internationally from the UK

For a unique sustainable accessory, we can’t go past the pieces by Elvis & Kresse like this compact wallet made from rescued leather, decommissioned fire hose, and reclaimed parachute silk.

Elvis & Kresse upcycles reclaimed materials into sustainable luxury lifestyle accessories, all ethically handmade with 50% of profits going back to charities.

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Opera Campi

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A person wearing a dark green knitted scarf by Opera Campi.

Hemp Chunky Scarf – Ships internationally from Italy

Opera Campi’s hemp scarf ticks our sustainability and style boxes, perfect for a men’s smart casual look in colder climates.

Founded in 2017, Italian brand Opera Campi creates premium quality garments from locally-sourced raw materials. By using a balanced approach to sustainability, the brand makes conscious choices throughout its supply chain and donates 4% of its profits to social causes. The brand is inclusively sized from 3XS-3XL.

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Editor's note

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