Best UK Sustainable Fashion Designers for your Wedding Dress

Described as “the Greta of the Wedding World”, Nepalese born sustainable fashion designer Sanyukta Shrestha is a pioneer of the ethical bridal wear industry. Innovatively manufactured using fibres such as milk, banana, hemp, wild nettle and organic silk, her illustrious bridal collections are displayed at the esteemed Fashion Museum in Bath. Not only are her wedding collections eco-friendly, she also actively campaigns for an ethical workforce and women’s empowerment. Her ethical bridal wear collections are ‘hand spun and hand loomed in Nepal and sourced from local villagers (mainly women weavers) through sustainable projects run by a certified Fair-Trade Group in Nepal’.

https://www.sanyuktashrestha.com/

Indiebride London

Fiona Dress | Indiebride London

Indiebride creates handmade, bespoke ethical wedding dresses as beautiful and unique as the bride herself. They pride themselves on their bohemian style, consideration of the environment and personalised customer service. Their wedding dresses are of truly stunning quality, manufactured lovingly with organic fabrics such as ahimsa silk from England and organic ramie fabrics from China. If this wasn’t enough, they ensure all cut off fabrics are reused and recycled into their sashes, veils, and headpieces. If you’re in the South London area, be sure to check them out on your hunt for some ethical bridal wear!

https://indiebridelondon.co.uk/

Gemma Leakey

Marilyn Dress | Gemma Leakley

Having switched from the UK fashion scene to ethical bridal wear merely 5 years ago, Gemma has certainly made a name for herself. Featured in the likes of Brides magazine, Perfect Wedding magazine and Vogue, Gemma designs simple, modern pieces that reflect her high street brand past and are ideal for the bride of today. Perfect for an eco-friendly wedding, a dress from Gemma Leakey is manufactured using only locally sourced, sustainable fabrics and offcuts. Dresses come made to measure or, if you’re brave, from a collection. But fear not, Gemma provides a full alteration service if you’re not 100% satisfied with the fit.

https://gemmaleakey.com/

Mother of Pearl

Francis Jacket/Dress | Mother of Pearl

A luxury, sustainable womenswear brand, Mother of Pearl has a stunning bridal collection – Pearly Whites – which is made to order. Creative Director, Amy Powney, lives and breathes sustainability, with her environmentally responsible clothing collections exhibited at London and Copenhagen Fashion Week. Their ethical bridal wear is made from 100% organic silk satin and boasts a classic yet slightly whimsical design. The sleeve details especially make these pieces stand out, and there’s even an indulgent bridal pyjama set too! Perfect for some well needed sleep after all your hard work as a bridal eco-warrior!

https://motherofpearl.co.uk/collections/pearly-whites-sustainable-bridal

Stella McCartney

How could we not mention the woman behind Meghan Markle’s renowned wedding dress, Stella McCartney. Following her royal success, she went on to release a sustainable wedding dress collection in 2018. The pieces are made in Italy using Couture techniques. Meghan’s specific dress – The Amal Dress – is made entirely of sustainable viscose that took three years to develop, the rest of Stella’s pieces are manufactured using recycled, organic, and forest-safe textiles. Sadly, the pieces are not available directly via her website currently, but designer resale sites such as THE OUTNET UK and NET-A-PORTER house the entire collection.

https://www.stellamccartney.com/gb/en/

Lee Klabin Couture

Lee Klabin | Plans and Presents

Lee is set to redefine the modern bride, motivated to make beautiful, contemporary dresses with a sustainable foundation. Strictly manufactured in the UK, they only use natural or recycled materials, working solely with factories who prove their staff are paid the national fair living wage or above depending on their skills. Lee spoke about her ethical bridal wear “I am most proud that I’ve been able to combine modern chic aesthetic with uncompromising sustainability. Too often sustainability is associated with over baggy yoga style, lentil-coloured clothing that doesn’t really appeal aesthetically. Not the case with us. No one guessed that we are 100% sustainable until we told them, and people are always gob-smacked.”

https://leeklabin.com/

Mia Sylvia

Lauraceae Palta Dress | Mia Sylvia

Mia Sylvia is at the forefront of sustainable fabric installations and recycled wedding dresses; her dresses are vintage pieces that have been discovered across the UK and are adjusted to fit you like a dream. Her wedding garments and textiles are handmade in England with hand-forged pigments, sustainable skills, and regenerated textiles. ‘Mia studies the language and symbolism of flowers and loves to hide romantic messages within the garments. The colours themselves are also inspired by the most beautiful pre-Raphaelite paintings.’ If you’re looking for an all-in-one sustainable wedding designer for table runners to vintage dresses, Mia’s your girl!

 https://www.miasylvia.co.uk/