8 Eco Friendly Fashion Business Success Stories [2024]

Updated: November 19th, 2023
Start An Eco Friendly Fashion Business

Here are some real life success stories of starting a eco-friendly fashion business:

1. KAHINDO ($60K/year)

Kahindo Mateene, Founder and Chief Creative Director of KAHINDO, came up with the idea for her luxury sustainable fashion brand after launching a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014. She repurposed fabric scraps into clutches made by women in her hometown of Goma, Congo. Inspired by her Pan-African upbringing and desire to create positive change through fashion, she rebranded in 2017 and now incorporates original prints and African stories into her designs.

How much they make: $60K/year
How much did it cost to start: $20K
Current team size: 1

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I Started A Luxury Sustainable Womens Fashion Brand

KAHINDO is a sustainable women's luxury fashion brand that celebrates African fashion and promotes ethical work practices, with annual sales of $60k and wholesale clients like Rent The Runway.

About
Kahindo started KAHINDO about 7 years ago
Revenue
Kahindo grew the business to $5K/month
Costs
It cost Kahindo $20000 to start the business
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2. Faerie's Dance ($204K/year)

Adrienne, the founder and CEO of Faerie's Dance, came up with the idea for her sustainable fashion business after struggling to find eco-friendly clothing for herself. Recognizing the lack of options in the market, she decided to create an online store that brings together the best eco-brands in one place. The business has since grown, with organic cotton bras becoming their signature product, and they now generate an annual revenue of $65k - $75k.

How much they make: $204K/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
Current team size: 2

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My Path To Reduce My Ecological Footprint Led Me To Start A $204K/Year Eco-Friendly Fashion Company

This eco-fashion case study showcases a sustainable clothing company that generates an adjusted gross income ranging between $65k - $75k per year and has over 13,000 newsletter subscribers, predominantly focused on ethical, eco-friendly clothing, lingerie, jewelry, and accessories.

About
Adrienne started Faerie's Dance over 18 years ago
Revenue
Adrienne grew the business to $17K/month
Costs
It cost Adrienne $50000 to start the business
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5. Ecocult

Sustainable fashion and travel for the conscious woman

Where they're located: San Jose, California, USA
Website traffic: 150K/month

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So... can you actually make money with a eco-friendly fashion business?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

  1. Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
  2. Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
  3. Take action, because now you have the roadmap.

Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:

Start Now

7. Faerie's Dance

Faerie’s Dance sells timeless eco-friendly fashion including organic clothing and accessories. Shop our sustainable clothing and intimates online today.

How much they make: $204K/year
Where they're located: Happy Valley, OR
How much did it cost to start: $50K
Current team size: 2

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My Path To Reduce My Ecological Footprint Led Me To Start A $204K/Year Eco-Friendly Fashion Company

This eco-fashion case study showcases a sustainable clothing company that generates an adjusted gross income ranging between $65k - $75k per year and has over 13,000 newsletter subscribers, predominantly focused on ethical, eco-friendly clothing, lingerie, jewelry, and accessories.

About
Adrienne started Faerie's Dance over 18 years ago
Revenue
Adrienne grew the business to $17K/month
Costs
It cost Adrienne $50000 to start the business
Read by 2,211 founders

8. KAHINDO

KAHINDO, ethical womens fashion, is a sustainable and ethical luxury brand for women designed in New York City produced in Africa.

How much they make: $60K/year
Where they're located: New York, NY, USA
How much did it cost to start: $20K
Current team size: 1

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I Started A Luxury Sustainable Womens Fashion Brand

KAHINDO is a sustainable women's luxury fashion brand that celebrates African fashion and promotes ethical work practices, with annual sales of $60k and wholesale clients like Rent The Runway.

About
Kahindo started KAHINDO about 7 years ago
Revenue
Kahindo grew the business to $5K/month
Costs
It cost Kahindo $20000 to start the business
Read by 2,819 founders