Giving Compass' Take:

• More B Corporations are now emerging as leaders in ethical fashion by lessening their environmental impact and providing a social benefit. 

• What are the effects of having more ethical fashion brands? Are there opportunities for philanthropists and B Corp leaders to combine their efforts? 

• Read about how to tell if a beauty brand's initiatives are real. 

More companies are finding ways to create beautiful, high-quality, affordable products without compromising supply-chain ethics or wreaking havoc on the environment.

These fashion brands are B Corps: for-profit businesses that meet rigorous, third-party-verified social and environmental standards to balance profit and purpose.

Allbirds:  By using ethically sourced wool and recycled materials, Allbirds shoes are produced used 60 percent less energy than typical shoes.

Athleta: Not only is Athleta clothing designed by female athletes with the female experience in mind, but through its P.A.C.E. educational program, the company works to improve the lives of its majority-female workers.

Bombas: Did you know that socks are the most requested item in homeless shelters? Inspired by this statistic, Bombas built its business around a give-back model: For every pair of socks sold, Bombas donates a pair to the homeless community.

Cotopaxi: From repurposing surplus materials to sourcing new-to-market sustainable materials to giving grants to high-impact organizations around the world, Cotopaxi’s impact model not only complements but truly drives its innovation.

Eileen Fisher:  Eileen Fisher defines the ideal of what it means to “turn business into a movement” by infusing its values with everything it does.

Nisolo: The handmade leather shoes and accessories brand Nisolo uses a direct-to-consumer model to guarantee two things: that it only works with ethical factories, and that by cutting out the middleman, its products are fairly priced.

Patagonia: Simply put, Patagonia is a pioneer in achieving what many said couldn’t be done: build a successful business with equal commitment to people and planet.

Soko: Ethical fashion brand Soko makes minimalist, striking jewelry, all while reimagining the supply chain process for the mobile age.

Wanderlust: All of its materials are responsibly sourced and created, including its most recent collaboration with Adidas.

Read the full article about ethical fashion brands at B the Change