Ethical and Sustainable Sunglasses That Leave Others In The Shade

Stella McCartney, the British luxury fashion designer and member of the Ethical Trading Initiative, is committed to operating a modern and responsible business. It traces and audits suppliers and has set up a strategy to reduce waste across its entire supply chain. The brand also aims to eliminates hazardous chemicals by 2020. These gorgeous Cat Eye sunglasses are made with bio acetate.

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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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Dresden makes prescription glasses and sunglasses simpler and less pricey. Universal, recyclable, interchangeable frames with Zeiss lenses. The brand uses recycled plastic from materials like milk bottle tops collected from cafes as well as fully recyclable nylon, such as in these Clear Frost glasses. All of its glasses can be recycled into other products, as part of the brand’s own closed-loop recycling system.

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North London-based Komodo designs collections with just the right balance of contemporary and timeless style. We love these Zaragoza sunglasses which are made from recycled materials and bamboo. The brand also ensures fair labour through a strong Supplier Code of Conduct and pays a living wage.

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Amour Vert creates beautiful sustainable staples in San Francisco, California. Its final stage of production is done in the US and it works closely with suppliers in all of its supply chain. The brand also uses only eco-friendly materials and promotes a zero-waste strategy. For a cool retro look, try these Stella sunglasses, handmade in Italy and offering 100% UVA + UVB protection.

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TWOTHIRDS sees itself as a brand for people who are awake and aware of the immense value of our oceans, but also have a thirst for style and substance. It manufactures all its products locally to reduce its carbon footprint, as well as audits all of its final stage production. These classic shades are made from Mazzucelli M49 — an Italian, biodegradable acetate.

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Kampos is an Italian luxury brand that believes in creating a world with integrity and conscience now and for future generations. The brand aims to raise awareness of over-fishing and marine pollution and offers consumers unique pieces that are made of recycled plastic bottles, fishing nets and sustainable and organic fabrics. Find most products in sizes XS to 2XL.

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A pioneer of independent Australian design, Elk was founded in Melbourne in 2004. Elk creates bi-annual collections that are informed by a design ethos where simplicity and sustainability meet innovation. Get your glitter on with these plant-based plastic square sunglasses.

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Thoughtfully designed, handcrafted jewellery. Quiet luxury for the modern mind. If something you purchase from Holly Ryan has lost its lustre, the brand offers an in-house repair service and also invites you to return the pieces you no longer wear. That’s the kind of circularity we love to see! The brand also designs sunglasses, like these unique oversized amber glasses with squiggle arms.

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Pala Eyewear offers high quality, long-lasting eyewear while committing to minimise the company’s impact on the planet. These unisex Rudo sunglasses are in an ever-trendy rounded shape to carry you through many seasons!

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LaBante is a London-based luxury designer that offers 100% vegan bags, wallets, and accessories that are sustainably and ethically produced. These sustainable wooden sunglasses and made from ethically sourced and recycled Brazilian Rosewood!

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RIANNA + NINA produces colourful, vintage-inspired collections including loose silk dresses, kimono coats, and versatile blouses. We’re low-key obsessed with their range of big and bright sunglasses like these Pixy Blue ones!

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POLITE WORLDWIDE is an eyewear brand that believes in being polite to our planet and ourselves with positive vibes only. Speaking of vibes, these 100% biodegradable and recyclable black sunglasses are made from sustainable, bio-based acetate.

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LUNA & ROSE is a lifestyle accessories label that houses beautiful jewellery made from 99% recycled silver and more. We are low-key obsessed with the cat-eye sunnies, like these sustainable tortoiseshell ones!

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Lionel the Label is a luxury swimwear brand that is handmade on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. The brand has a huge range of affordable sunglasses, like these circle glasses with gold wiring that wrap securely around your ears.

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A member of the Ethical Trading Initiative and Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Stella McCartney has set some excellent environmental standards across the luxury fashion industry. Stella uses some eco-friendly materials, including recycled polyester and organic cotton, and has a strategy in place to reduce waste across its entire supply chain. It has also adopted the ETI Code of Conduct that includes a living wage definition.

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Shop Stella McCartney @ LVR Sustainable.

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Shop Stella McCartney Pre-Owned @ Vestiaire Collective.

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Founded in 1921, Gucci is an Italian luxury fashion house that produces menswear, womenswear, as well as shoes, bags, and other accessories. The brand has good policies to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, but still uses exotic animal skin. The good news is that you can find many of Gucci's modern luxury pieces second hand.

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