Indian Change Makers
Adah by Leesha
Brand
The founder, while studying in a Fashion College observed a lot of loop holes in the functioning of the fashion industry, including improper disposal of fabric waste, poor working conditions of garment makers,etc.
So she decided to take a stand and make her brand different.
This brand works on Zero waste policy and is known for promoting and paying the right wages to their workers.
Upcycled Accessories- Rs. 100/- onwards
Dresses and Tops- Rs. 900/- onwards
Svakatha
Brand
Founded by IIT Gujarat and NIFT Gandhinagar Alumni; this brand works towards a transparent and fair supply chain and pricing along with giving due credit and royalties to the ones designing the garment. Currently they are operating from Gujarat .
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Garments starting from Rs. 1000/-
No Nasties
Brand
This brand works with 100% organic and vegan cotton, which is made without using GM cotton. They also have a " Buy 1 get 1 tree' policy, on every purchase , they will plant a tree on our name in their grove.
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Garments starting from Rs. 3500/-
Ethicus
Brand
Tamil Nadu based brand, started by Appachi Eco-Logical Cotton Ltd.(which has pioneered in growing the finest Eco-Logic Cotton in the country), introduces only 2 collections per year ( Spring and Autumn). The carry tags of this brand include the name and picture of the worker, along with the number of days invested in the making of the garment.
Doodlage
Brand
The brand works with sustainability and innovative fashion in such a way that the clothes look fashionable but has less impact on the environment. The founder , while working in an export house decided to use the leftovers for the designs and thats how the brand was born.
Dresses and Tops - Rs. 2000/- onwards.
11.11 Clothing
Brand
This brands promotes khadi fabric , they also have denims made out of khadi fabric. All their garments are 100% handmade.
They have a retail store in London, Torronto, Delhi , Mumbai and many other countries,and their garments are also sold in over 40 Multi Brand outlets worldwide.
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Garment starting from- Rs. 5000/-
Ka-Sha
Label by Karishma Shahani Khan
It is a designer label by Karishma Shahani Khan in 2012, who is a London college of Fashion graduate. This brand focuses on sustainable approach at every step of garment production;they only work with natural fibers. They are slowly trying to move towards zero waste policy as well.
This brand has received multiple awards and a place in 30's-Under-30's Forbes India 2016 list.
Pricing-Rs.4000/- onwards.
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Pero Aneeth Arora
Label by Aneeth Arora
The brand focuses on making use of organic cotton while keeping an eco-friendly approach during manufacturing. It promotes global styles and produces detailed garments with utmost care , hence , the tagline 'Handmade with Love!'
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Pero means 'to wear' in Marwari.
AM.IT
Designer collection
Designer Amit Aggarwal launched his ready to wear label AM.IT. The collection was debuted in 2015 AIFW.
He used the remains of the laser cut bindi sheets in his clothes.
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Bodice by Ruchika Sachdev
Label by Ruchika Sachdev
After graduating from London College of Fashion in 2011,Sachdev has developed this brand consistently. The brand focuses on sustainable methods while re-introducing classics with modern weaves and Indian textiles.