It’s ironic of course that Anthropologie, Free People, and Urban all cater to more progressive minded shoppers, who love their globally “influenced” style and easygoing vibe. In the midst of various greenwashing techniques, they do partner with independent artists–just, I suppose, the ones they’re not stealing from. (And no, I’m not asserting that the exposure this provides for an artist is something one could or should consider turning down.)

A colorful blanket by sustainable home brand TBCo, available at wallflower.

Many of my peers know at least some of this to be true, but if it’s not Anthro’s captivating branding drawing them in, it’s this thought that there is definitively no other option for those who desire this so extremely coveted look. But given the fact that these brands succeed by ripping off other artists’ designs, I do know there indeed are options.

So, if you love Anthropologie home decor, but not their ethics, this post is for you. The caveat is that there currently isn’t one single marketplace to get all of the dreamy decor AND fashion Anthro fans love. But there are some that offer one or the other (and you can find the sustainable fashion alternatives here!), and other indie designers to fill in the gaps. So yeah, it’s definitely harder to curate, but it IS a worthy option, to choose three or four of these shops rather than the URBN empire.

Let’s begin with 10 ethical alternatives for Anthropologie home decor… 

Archive New York

Archive New York, who we’ve mentioned before as a great spot for conscious maximalist decor and ethically made rugs, is a beautiful stop for handwoven artisan home goods as well as vintage & market finds.

Antigua Pillow

White and Orange Kitchen Towel

wallflower

wallflower is a brand created by eco club founders Jennifer and Angela (me!). It’s a small online boutique dedicated to objects, makers, and spaces that inspire. Perhaps not everything (we’re a bit quirky and we love it!), but many of our home decor selections follow a similar aesthetic: artisan, playful, whimsical, and refined. (If you choose to visit our shop, thank you in advance!!!)

We have a collection of design-inspired coffee table books

As well as a selection of handmade and ethically sourced decor and tabletop goods such as these porcelain plates, woven table runner, and candle holders. Shop all here!

Baba Souk

Our next sustainable alternative to Anthropologie, Canada-based Baba Souk is a beautifully curated online store for Moroccan made decor and rugs, kids decor, art, and lots of lifestyle goodies that make great gifts. They’re totally the refined boho look that Anthro offers, except you know, authentic.

Terracotta Sabra Silk Cactus Pillow

Turquoise Sabra Silk Pillows – Handmade from Morocco

Goodee

Goodee is an inclusive global marketplace where good design and good purpose intersect. They have such a large selection that not all of it vibes with Anthro… but the fact that they do carry pretty much every category Anthro has when it comes to lifestyle & décor, makes it a great alternative.

Eperara Siapidara Set of Twelve PET Lamps

Pakurigo Basket – Natural

Pillowpia

New York based Pillowpia is a mecca of gorgeous, sustainable pillows and soft goods. With cozy neutrals accented by pinks, blues, and orange hues, you can achieve the Anthro look with a conscience. Recently they’ve expanded to offer tech accessories, beauty and self care, and clothing too.

Look at these gorgeous pastel pillows!

Besides the pillows, I’m also obsessed with these gorgeous placemats.

Koskela

Australia based Koskela is a quality homeware and furniture shop. Everything in their design-forward catalog is made in Australia. (Note, only the decor is available for international shipping, the larger items are available Australia-wide.) They’re certainly more high-end than many shops featured here, but feature original artwork and craftsmanship.

Minna Cartographer Pillow from Koskela

Better World Arts Cushion – Mitjili Napurrula from Koskela

Minzuu

Social enterprise Minzuu offers a gorgeous, extensive variety of globally inspired homewares from baskets and vases to bedding, bath, and entertaining. Their overall brand has a sophisticated, somewhat minimal look to it, so it doesn’t scream Anthropologie at first glance. But as you look through their selection, you find so many colors and textures to curate that sustainable, yet maximalist home. Learn all about their process on the Minzuu blog.

Minzuu Sunny Day Coasters

Side note: I wanted to mention that Minzuu and a handful of the other sustainable decor shops featured here carry baskets, pendants, and accessories like the coasters above from social enterprise Kazi Goods. They offer many accents that fit the Anthropologie look, and I love how the different shops curate from their selection. We even have a few of Kazi’s pieces on wallflower!

Plant Dyed Linen Table Runner

Pampa

Australian home decor brand Pampa is known for their textiles, rugs, and other sustainable goods. Their pieces are made by artisans in Argentina, and they ship worldwide. While they do carry some luxury pieces, a lot of their prices are comparable to Anthro, and even better if you consider how long each item will last.

Pampa Monte Pom Pom Cushion

Monte Bolster Pom Pom Pillow

Tribe

We came across Tribe Bohemian Home on Instagram right before writing our conscious maximalism home decor piece, and I think we just have to include them in every guide we write from here on out! Tribe is a curated collection of both US and internationally crafted goods made from sustainable and recycled materials in mesmerizing patterns, cozy textures, and playful colorways. New collections launch monthly so be sure to sign up for Sonal’s email list for updates!

Coral Pink Moroccan Floor Poufs

Faded Pink Moroccan Cactus Silk Pillow

Macrame Planter Set Black + Blush + Green

St Frank

St Frank is a design-driven luxury home goods brand featuring only artisan and ethically made goods. They’re on the pricier end of the companies featured here, but offer custom made decor and textiles, a vintage collection, one-of-a-kind objects, and a virtual styling service. Did I mention they offer wallpaper?!

St Frank Wallpaper

Blush Daisy Suzani Throw Pillow

Pink Diamond Huipil Lumbar Pillow

Where do you shop for ethically made home decor? I know there are plenty of bloggers with their own lists of sustainable alternatives to Anthropologie, but I felt many of them struggled a bit to match up the actual style of their products. Super important to the Anthro shopper, I know! I hope these provided a few new-to-you options.

For more ethical home goods, be sure to stop by the eco boutique! This page is a colorful, design-forward collection of products we’ve curated from independent brands, Etsy sellers, and other sustainable sources, updated monthly.

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Fear not, flowy, print-adoring friends! We’ve spent entirely too much time on the internet in search of ethical fashion for many years now, so we’ve built up quite the resource list of sustainable alternatives. And guess what? They totally can compete with Anthropologie (some might even be stocked on their shelves–we fully support our small biz friends that find opportunity with big box retailers), offering styles that align for that trendy Anthro aficionado.

10 ethical and sustainable alternatives to anthropologie dresses

Based in Spain, Blue Anemone offers handcrafted, sustainable clothing with a vintage boho twist. Bonus: all of their packaging is plastic free. Yay!

RŪPAHAUS (based in Australia) is a really unique sustainable brand working with artisan communities in Indonesia to revive beautiful traditional natural dyeing techniques. These striped wide leg pants are hand-dyed and woven on a traditional handloom. They have menswear too!

Opia is an Australian-based slow fashion brand inspired by nature and the ocean. While they began as a brand making everything by hand-in house, they now employ a small family-run production team in Indonesia. Opia offers cotton and linen dresses and tops for that elevated boho look.

For those that appreciate Anthropologie’s affection for color, look no further than Mi Golondrina and their stunning hand-embroidered floral blouses. This brand tells you exactly where their garments come from in each product listing, and learning the artisan story behind them more than makes up for the jump in price.

Ethically produced in small batches, Portland-based Monochromatic is a curated marketplace of unisex, womens, and mens clothing from sustainable designers.

Designer slow fashion brand Celia B produces artful women’s clothing in Bali. Celia is the queeeen of print, OMG! Any Anthropologie fan would agree that Celia B’s spring collection is to die for. Full transparency: I have noticed that there is not a lot of information given within the product descriptions themselves, so be sure to check the materials and ask questions if you’re unsure of a particular design’s environmental impact!

London based womenswear brand Baukjen, a certified B corp, focuses on eco-friendly and ethical clothing. They publish regular impact reports, use innovative eco-fabrics, and have a rental program! (Don’t you think all fashion brands should offer clothing for rent, too? Just sayin.) Did I mention they have an OUTLET?

Eco club sustainable directory member and one of our favorite sustainable fashion brands Bel Kazan is an incredible alternative to Anthropologie. First of all, Anthro vibes? UM YES. And then some. The dress above is from their latest collection of colorful womenswear hand-printed in Bali. Each collection has something completely new and surprising, and I always look forward to seeing the creative prints they dream up!

NYC based sustainable clothing brand Leroli has that easygoing Anthro feel without the questionable materials or practices. They focus on materials like tencel, linen, and cupro. They’re one of our top favorites for adding color to your wardrobe.

Based in Jaipur, em & shi is home to the most beautiful feminine floral dresses, jumpsuits and blouses. I just want to sit in a field all day eating fruit while wearing this lovely jumpsuit, don’t you? This summer picnic dress is another sweet design!

6/1/21 edited to add more lovely alternatives to Anthropologie

Our member Omi Na Na offers clothing in that perfect mix of feminine boho and effortless elegance, carrying brands like em & shi and Mati, featured above. Accessories like this upcycled scrunchie give off those Anthro vibes too!

Christy Dawn has the prettiest, farm-to-closet sustainable dresses, tops, and jumpsuits, along with petite and extended sizes.

IKKIVI curates the best ethical fashion brands from India and delivers worldwide. So many of their brands exude those coveted Anthro vibes, and most offer inclusive sizing and even accommodate custom requests.

I realize that many of these shops like Anthropologie are based in different countries around the world. I find this so inspiring, especially since Anthropologie is known for “globally inspired” goods. At the same time, I know that shipping single garments halfway across the world isn’t the most sustainable way to shop. As with all things sustainable fashion, we have to weigh our options. I don’t expect you to ditch a US based brand for several international ones that have to produce & ship from separate locations–but I figure there’s no harm in discovering a new favorite brand that may just have that perfect item that currently only big box stores seem to offer! Thanks for joining in this important discussion and we can’t wait to continue the conversation!

Do you have any favorite sustainable alternatives to Anthropologie? Please share below!

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