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From maxi dresses to swimsuits, here’s the best in eco and warm-weather resort wear for your next getaway.
Whether planning a tropical getaway or just perfecting your summertime wardrobe, chic resort wear is where it is. From flowy floral maxi dresses to linen jumpsuits, there is just something about easy staple pieces.
Travel can be life-changing, but it takes a big toll on the climate. The aviation sector produces about two percent of all global greenhouse gas emissions. But the conventional fashion industry? Its footprint might be five times that. Both of these are excellent reasons to wear your values on your sleeve — quite literally. Shop for sustainable fashion whenever possible, whether that’s new items made from eco materials, or perusing your local secondhand outlet for well-traveled resort wear that’s got a few trips left in it.
The good news is, sustainability hit the beachwear sector first. Maybe it was because the beach gals and surfers were the most aware of our grueling plastic problem, but whatever the reason, there is no shortage of recycled polyester swimsuits, deadstock fabric dresses, and eco-friendly sandals. To get you in the beachy mood, we rounded up the best sustainable resort wear brands to shop for eco styles.
Sustainable resort wear
Shop these brands for gorgeous options all made with preserving the planet in mind, so that you’ve got places to wear that resort wear.
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney is synonymous with ethical fashion. The brand is committed to creating garments free from animal products, using innovative materials such as regenerated cashmere, organic cotton, and Econyl, a regenerated nylon made from waste like fishing nets. Its resort collections exude effortless sophistication, offering breezy dresses, tailored separates, and lightweight knitwear perfect for a coastal escape. Stella McCartney also collaborates with organizations like PETA and Canopy, ensuring its supply chain aligns with environmental stewardship.
Farm Rio
Founded in 1997 by Katia Barros and Marcello Bastos as a single booth in Rio de Janeiro, Farm Rio grew into a globally recognized Brazilian label known for its jungle-inspired prints that have become the epitome of vacation vibes. Farm Rio has been 100 percent carbon neutral since 2021, from print design through order delivery, but its most visible commitment grows in the ground. Through a partnership with One Tree Planted, Farm Rio donates a tree for every purchase made online, in-store, and through authorized retailers, an initiative it calls “1,000 trees a day, every day.” Since 2020, the program has put more than a million trees into all six Brazilian biomes, from the Amazon Rainforest to the Atlantic Forest, Caatinga, Cerrado, Pampa, and Pantanal.
Gabriela Hearst
Gabriela Hearst has elevated sustainability in luxury fashion, focusing on thoughtful craftsmanship and materials with a minimal environmental impact. Her resort collections are a testament to this ethos, featuring pieces made from deadstock fabrics, recycled cashmere, and biodegradable silk. Known for her impeccable tailoring and understated elegance, Hearst delivers effortlessly chic resort wear that includes flowing maxi dresses, tailored blazers, and wide-leg trousers. Her carbon-neutral runway shows and transparent supply chain further underscore her dedication to sustainability.
Ganni
Copenhagen-based Ganni has become a cult favorite for its playful yet sophisticated designs. While the brand doesn’t claim to be fully sustainable, it is actively working toward reducing its environmental footprint by incorporating certified organic and recycled materials across its collections. Ganni’s resort wear offerings include bold prints, vibrant colors, and versatile silhouettes like oversized shirts, breezy dresses, and tailored swimwear cover-ups. The label’s focus on responsible innovation ensures its collections remain both trendy and mindful of the planet.
Chloé
Chloé has embraced a new era of sustainable luxury. The French house’s resort collections feature pieces crafted from lower-impact materials such as recycled cashmere, organic cotton, and wool certified by the Responsible Wool Standard. Chloé’s resort wear reflects its Parisian heritage with effortlessly chic designs, including airy blouses, tailored trousers, and breezy maxi dresses. The brand’s B Corp Certification further underscores its commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
Faithfull the Brand
This B Corp Certified brand has everything you need for a beachy vacay. From floral midi dresses crafted from Tencel to classic swimsuits made from regenerated nylon Econyl, you’ll be traveling in the best eco-friendly style. The brand also opts to work with ethical, family-owned factories over large production facilities and works with various local charities in its community.
Everlane
Everlane uses a three-pillar framework to guide its environmental and social efforts, which are aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. But all you’ll see with its resort wear are clean lines, comfortable fits, and timeless styles just begging you for a vacation.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A was built around the vacation. From beachwear and swimsuit cover-ups, to rompers, dresses, and jumpsuits — there are endless possibilities to express your personal style. And all of them are made sustainably from upcycled and recycled materials to organic cotton, linen, recycled cotton, and Tencel.
Eileen Fisher
The OG of responsible style, Eileen Fisher’s resort wear collections are everything you’d expect and more. The label emphasizes circularity in all of its designs, and in turn, you get clothing you look forward to wearing — like a vacation in your closet — or, rather, your suitcase, as the case may be.
Reformation
By now, Reformation is well known for its one-of-a-kind midi and maxi dresses. The brand uses mostly deadstock fabrics that would otherwise end up in a landfill to create its small-batch collections. All its garments are ethically sewn in its LA-based factory. It is also beloved by celebrities, from Taylor Swift to Selena Gomez.
Looking to complete your resort wear wardrobe? Check out our favorite sandal and swimwear brands for more style inspiration.
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