15 indie clothing lines you need to know before summer

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elizabeth suzann

Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, this line features drapey designs meant to work for any season. Think minimal, mix and match pieces made with linen and silk that you can layer in the winter or wear solo in the hot summer months.

jesse kamm

Expect to find a small collection made of luxurious fabrics in simple, chic designs. Also, Los Angeles-based designer Jesse Kamm is pretty much the coolest person we’ve read about in a long time.

rennes

Shop gleefully draped a-line dresses in the neutral colors and patterns perfect for spring. Rennes also sells a myriad of other labels, which you can also shop on their online shop.

black crane

Designers Alexander Yamaguchi and Momoko Suzuki have created a cool-girl line of clothing that is both minimal and comfortable, but also edgy and new. Shop their designs in Steven Alan stores across the country (see the full list here!).

doen

This Cali collective of women creates designs inspired by vintage vibes that inspire them. The clothing is designed for everyday wear by women and for women.

brother vellies

Brother Vellies is one of the most exciting (and coolest) brands to emerge over the last year in New York City. The line of shoes is inspired by founder and designer Aurora James’ personal mission to bring traditional African footwear to the mainstream, all while creating sustainable jobs for actual artisans in Africa.

outdoor voices

Meet the latest cool-girl workout brand whose slogan is simply “doing things”. OV encourages its customers to just get out there and be active, with the focus on enjoying yourself over performance. Their color-blocked tri-colored leggings are our new fave pants to wear (we wish to work).

cave collective

Pastels and metallics combine forces to make this natural, raw line of handmade jewelry. Our favorites to shop are fringe, bohemian-esque necklaces in unique and statement-making designs.

esby apparel

Made in the USA, this Austin, Texas-based boutique (founded by Stephanie Beard) sells designs inspired by a menswear mentality, which basically means you’re going to get a well-made piece of clothing that you’ll want to—and can—wear over and over again.

babyghost

The international community is already behind BABYGHOST, so why aren’t we yet? Good question. Their bold patterns in simple, modern designs are unique—and obviously really, really cool.

kowtow clothing

Every garment made by Kowtow is certified fair trade organic, which means it is ethically and sustainably made and sourced from the very beginning (aka the seed) to the end result (the clothing you wear). The patterns, colors, and designs are current without feeling overly trendy, which we LOVE.

hackwith design house

Just when you thought creativity was dead… Hackwith Design House releases new limited edition capsule collections each Monday (only 25 pieces are made for each design!). They also design regular clothing, sold ALL the time, as well as swim, bridal, basics, and plus size clothing.

giejo

Until recently, the only swimwear available was neon colored in shapes women have been wearing since their teens. Gabby Sabharwal helped solve that problem by founding Geijo, a swimwear company that encourages mixing and matching modern suits in neutral, sophisticated colors.

the arrivals

The Arrivals’ approach is simple, elevated clothing at prices that won’t make you want to run straight out of the store. The result? High-quality outerwear that looks like it should cost you your life savings (spoiler alert, it doesn’t).

kordal

Eighty percent of Kordal’s knitwear is produced in New York City by experienced knitters. The company’s goal is to create clothing that isn’t trendy, but super wearable, with natural fibers when possible all while paying workers fair wages.

Alyssa Clough

Writer/Editor

Alyssa is a Brooklyn-based maximalist and vintage addict who is always on the hunt for something—a new piece of collage art, more plant babies, yet another ceramic vessel, you get the picture. Obsessions include bold accent walls, living a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle, and supporting female artists and makers. Find her on Instagram ignoring her phone’s screen time alerts.