Building a Sustainable Wardrobe: Tailored Trousers

Styles come and go but tailored trousers will never leave you. When I’m trying to put together an elevated outfit in a casually cool way all it takes is a certain pair of pants…A trouser is a true wardrobe classic and is the focus of the third installment of our series on “Building a Sustainable Wardrobe”. A reminder, this series highlights key styles that can be incorporated into a transeasonal, neutral, “capsule” style wardrobe, and each piece is made of conscious materials and has low impact production has on people and the planet. So keep scrolling and introduce yourself to 6 pairs of tailored trousers that could become your go-to pant all year around. Trust me, this list doesn’t disappoint.

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Another Tomorrow's classic flat front wide leg ethically produced trousers for women in black with a deep v-neck white t-shirt

Another Tomorrow Wide Leg Pant 

Another Tomorrow’s classic wide leg pant is made of organic cotton, the fabric is custom produced in Italy. This style offers a polished and universally flattering pant option. 


Kotn pleated green sustainable trousers

Kotn Plaza Trouser 

The loose fit Plaza trouser by KOTN is ethically produced in Portugal. It’s made of 100% lyocell twill that has been dyed with certified OEKO-TEX® non-toxic dyes. The wide leg, relaxed silhouette is perfect for those wanting casually cool pants. 


model in yellow Stella McCartney pleat front wideleg trousers and crochet bra top

Stella McCartney Straight Leg Trousers 

The Stella McCartney pleat front straight leg trouser is offered in a bright sunflower yellow. Made of a wool-blend twill that incorporates recycled materials, these loose-fitting pants are a bright take on a wardrobe classic. 


Mara Hoffman Marella Pant 

Mara Hoffman’s Marells pants are the perfect high-waisted trousers to carry you through all season. Made ethically in China the brand’s choice of hemp ensures comfort whilst being environmentally conscious. These pants are also available in olive and mustard


Tove Gabrielle Trouser 

These Ivory trousers are crafted from Italian FSC viscose crepe. The long, slouchy leg are perfect when paired with a delicate sandal for a sustainable, spring-time look. 


Dôen Louvre Pant 

Inspired by Dôen’s favorite French muses of the ‘60s, these pants are a nod to vintage fashion. The Louvre pant is crafted using Italian cotton fabric and produced in a factory co-owned by women. 

–Rachael Noll


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