Queer and Trans Sustainable Brands to Love Right Now

Hey loves, it’s your favorite 40-year-old lesbian fashion nerd, spilling tea from my cozy Olympia apartment. As a sustainable fashion blogger, I’m obsessed with finding brands that make our planet and our people, especially my queer and trans fam, feel seen, celebrated, and stylish as heck. Fashion isn’t just about looking good; it’s about feeling good in your skin, your identity, and your values. That’s why I’m hyping three queer and trans-led sustainable brands that are serving looks, ethics, and inclusivity. These designers are crafting gender-affirming, eco-friendly pieces that vibe with my summer 2025 mood board: think soft gray capris, pale yellow sundresses, and chunky plaid that feels like a hug from Audrey Hepburn herself. From NYC’s bustling streets to Seattle’s dreamy thrift shops, these brands are for us. Let’s dive in.

Origami Customs: Intimates That Feel Like Home

Rae Hill, a nonbinary trans and queer icon, runs Origami Customs out of Montreal, and let me tell you, their gender-affirming lingerie and swimwear are everything. Using deadstock and recycled fabrics, they make binders, gaffs, and custom-sized pieces, free alterations, y’all! That fit every body like a dream. I’m picturing a cream binder under a flowy pale yellow sundress, channeling Hepburn’s tailored elegance while shouting, “I’m me!” Their family-owned supply chain pays fair wages, so you’re supporting real people, not corporate greed. Origami Customs isn’t just clothing; it’s a love letter to trans joy and sustainable living. Wear it, feel it, live it.

Kirrin Finch: Androgynous Vibes for All

Brooklyn’s own Kirrin Finch, founded by queer power couple Kelly and Laura Moffat, is rewriting the rules of menswear-inspired fashion for female, trans, and nonbinary folks. Their organic cotton shirts and tailored trousers in soft beige or classic plaid, made in NYC’s Garment District with low-impact dyes, are giving Central Park strolls with Hepburn-level poise. Sizes go up to 5XL, because inclusivity isn’t a buzzword; it’s a promise. These pieces are built to last, not end up in a landfill, and they make androgynous style feel effortless and empowering. Kirrin Finch is for anyone who wants to strut their truth without saying a word.

Official Rebrand: Upcycled Magic

Nonbinary designer MI Leggett’s Official Rebrand is straight-up alchemy, turning discarded fabrics into genderless treasures that scream individuality. Based in NYC, they craft one-of-a-kind shirts and corsets that pair perfectly with a silk scarf for that Hepburn-inspired flair. Their upcycled approach is a middle finger to fast fashion, and their past ACLU fundraisers show they’re about justice, not just aesthetics. Each small-batch piece feels like a story, perfect for NYC’s artsy rebels and Seattle’s thrift queens. Official Rebrand proves you can be sustainable, queer, and a total fashion badass.

Let’s Make It Ours

Origami Customs, Kirrin Finch, and Official Rebrand are more than brands. They’re our community, our values, our style. They’re weaving queer and trans joy, sustainability, and damn good design into pieces that belong in every closet, from Fifth Avenue to Capitol Hill. Try styling their looks with a wide-brimmed hat or a plaid skirt for that summer 2025 vibe I’m loving: elegant, intentional, and oh-so-fab. As a lesbian feminist who’s been talking about ethical fashion for what seems to be ever, I’m begging you: support these designers. Buy their pieces, share their stories, tag @nfmmag on Instagram to show your looks. Together, we’re building a fashion world where everyone shines. Love y’all.

Your friendly neighborhood sustainable fashion blogger, living for queer joy and eco-chic vibes in Olympia, WA.