The Scout List·04
Best Sustainable Fashion Brands
Ten labels building a more thoughtful wardrobe for Indian weather and Indian bodies.

Sustainable fashion in India is not a marketing line — it is often just how things are made. Handloom, block print, natural dye, small-batch production.
These are the labels we return to for cut, fabric, and the kind of honesty that shows up in the stitching.
The List
- 01ChidiyaaHand block printed cotton with easy, wearable silhouettes.
- 02DoodlageUpcycled textiles, zero-waste patterns, real design chops.
- 03NicobarRelaxed tropical wardrobe with a strong house aesthetic.
- 04BunaaiFestive cotton and silk in wearable cuts.
- 05JaywalkingMinimal, architectural basics in Indian fabrics.
- 06Khara KapasCotton dresses and separates for heat and humidity.
- 07SutaHandloom sarees and blouses made for everyday wear.
- 08AncestryPlant-based dyes, small runs, timeless shapes.
- 09BhaaneUrban, understated, and built to last.
- 1011.11 / Cell DesignArtisanal, slow, and quietly luxurious.