It’s impossible to search “celebrity” and “ethical dressing” without coming across Emma Watson’s name. Be it on or off-duty, the actress (who just turned 30 last week) has been making ethical and sustainable fashion choices for years, and she’s constantly using her platform to encourage and inspire us to make smarter choices about the way we shop.
She even launched a separate Instagram account to document her sustainable fashion journey, with captions explaining the brands and details behind every. Single. Outfit. In conjunction with World Earth Day today, we shine the spotlight on the English beauty who proves that it’s possible to dress fashionably without steering away from your beliefs.
Below, we round up 12 of her most talked-about ensembles from recent years:
In a Teatum Jones pantsuit using wool sourced from the Dead Stock Fabric Mill, and design inspired by interviews with activists & campaigners working to End Violence Against Women & Girls
“The role of the artist is to make the revolution irresistible.”
In a vintage Ralph Lauren linen dress from its Spring/Summer 1999 collection
In a vintage Ralph Lauren suit from its Spring 2012 collection
In a vintage Ralph Lauren gown, fair-trade and recycled gold sapphire cuff from AnaKatrina Design, responsibly sourced ring and bracelet from Ana Khouri, and earrings made from lab grown diamonds and recycled gold from Vrai at Vanity Fair’s Oscar party
In a Louis Vuitton silk lace dress made from Oeko-Tex 100 certified materials which contain no environmentally toxic substances
In a Kit Willow dress made from organic silk and labelling made from recycled polyester yarn, and Susi Studio heels made from recycled polyester micro-suede
In a Burberry off-shoulder gown made from 100% organic silk
In a Givenchy dress made from certified organic silk, and Bottle Toppers clutch made from zero-deforestation, Amazonion leather
In an Elie Saab gown made from left-over fabric from its previous Haute Couture collection
In a bespoke Emilia Wickstead off-shoulder gown made from end-of-line fabric sourced from couture textile houses
In a Louis Vuitton dress made from Newlife recycled polyester created from used plastic bottles
In a Calvin Klein dress made from yarns derived from recycled plastic bottles
