Womenswear
Ethical British-Made Women's Dresses — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 21 brands that make ethical women's dresses in the UK. They are most often based in London. Prices run from affordable to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.

Daffodil and Leek
Daffodil + Leek is an artisan fashion studio based in North Yorkshire, focusing on transforming vintage textiles into one-of-a-kind garments. Inviting you to choose the design and fabric, to be crafted to your measurements.

Sarvin
Sarvin is a British womenswear brand blending Persian influence with UK craftsmanship, creating ethically made, timeless luxury garments designed and produced in the UK.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Formal
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Formal
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Church of Sanctus
Church of Sanctus, established in 2012 by Lucinda Sinclair, handcrafts ethical gothic clothing in England..

Ednerat
Ednerat designs and makes women's coats, clothing and accessories. Everything we offer is made by hand in the British Isles. We champion our makers and use British textiles and materials in everything we can.
- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic
Shop to visit- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic

Phoebe English
Clothing made in England attempting a variety of solutions towards less extractive fashion systems. Est 2011.
- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic
Shop to visit- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic

Crease Studios
Crease Studios is a British fashion brand founded by Kate and Rosemary, known for sustainable design and timeless, handmade pieces crafted in London.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Vintage
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Vintage

Palava
Palava is an independent British clothing brand founded in 2015, known for its colourful, hand-drawn prints and commitment to UK manufacturing.
- Ethical
- Heritage
- Slow Fashion
Shop to visit- Ethical
- Heritage
- Slow Fashion

Community Clothing
Community Clothing is a British brand founded in 2016 by Patrick Grant. They produce affordable, high-quality, seasonless staples in the UK, supporting local factories and minimising waste.
- Casual
- Classic
- Ethical
- Casual
- Classic
- Ethical

Worn To Threads
Worn To Threads is a sustainable fashion brand that uses reclaimed and upcycled textiles to create modern garments and clothing.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Cara and the Sky
Cara and the Sky
Cara & The Sky is an independent British knitwear brand founded in 2019, specialising in colourful, sustainably-focused knits designed by founder Cara and made in the UK.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Contemporary
- Ethical

Cocoove
Cocoove is a British fashion label creating timeless, ethically-made garments designed for every moment. Shop stylish dresses, separates and more, made to order with thoughtful craftsmanship.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion

ADKN
Founded in 2013 after the Rana Plaza disaster, ADKN is an award-winning English fashion brand dedicated to ethical and sustainable practices. In 2015, it pioneered using recycled plastic waste for clothing.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion

Ella Griffee
Ella Griffee crafts timeless, ethical clothing in Cornwall, UK. Each piece is designed and made in-house, with limited edition batches and a slow fashion ethos.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
Factory shop- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion

Pajotten
Pajotten is a British clothing brand founded in 2016, designing and making garments to order in the UK. Discover their contemporary, utility-focused collection.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Workwear
Shop to visit- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Workwear

Fawn & Freda
Fawn & Freda is a British ethical fashion brand founded by Poppy Totman, creating timeless, sustainable clothing handmade in Britain from natural fibres.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical

Abe House
ABE is a unisex fashion brand redefining timeless style through a contemporary lens.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Kaely Russell
Kaely Russell
Kaely Russell: consciously crafted, limited run womenswear designed and handmade in Devon. Natural fabrics, seasonless pieces for slow living.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion

Foxology
Foxology is a British independent clothing brand founded in 2017, promoting sustainable and ethical knitwear made in England.
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion

Oubas
Oubas is a British knitwear brand founded in 2012 by Kate Stalker, creating timeless pieces using ethically sourced materials and supporting UK artisans. They produce knitwear in Cumbria and work with traditional mills in England.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Timeless
Factory shop- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Timeless

HERD
HERD, founded in 2020, crafts sustainable womens knitwear.
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
Shop to visit- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
Shops run by brands that make ethical women's dresses
7 of the 21 brands that make ethical women's dresses have a shop you can visit: 2 in London, others in Abergavenny, Falmouth, Flookburgh and 2 other towns.
Abergavenny
Falmouth
Ella Griffeefactory shop
Flookburgh
Oubasfactory shop
Stow-on-the-Wold
Tenterden
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