Looking For Slow Fashion That’s Transparent And Affordable, Try Quince

Demand for slow fashion is on the rise, but many consumers find themselves priced out of the market. In most cases, there’s little transparency around the cost of production. The assumption is generally that prices for sustainable apparel are high because it costs so much to make the items, but the reality is that a good amount of the cost also comes from the supply chain — which often includes multiple transports, tariffs, warehouses, and stores. This also results in waste, as 30% of the apparel produced is never sold. Online retailer Quince is working to change this by allowing customers to order directly from the factory, which saves money by cutting out multiple steps in the supply chain and eliminates waste.

Quince doesn’t cut any corners around sustainability or ethical factory practices, however, and the quality of its pieces speaks for itself. The organic cotton used in many of Quince’s items is cozy and durable and the Mongolian cashmere and baby alpaca wool are soft, itch-free, and what you’d expect from a high-end brand. In short, Quince is the real deal and offers consumers sustainable and ethical fashion at affordable prices. And, for those who are still skeptical, the company takes a step even further to win the trust of its customers with full transparency by listing the costs involved in production under each item — something that could very well revolutionize what consumers expect from retailers in the future.

As Sid Gupta, Quince’s co-founder, shared, “We challenge the idea that luxury items need to be expensive by working with the best factories in the world and rethinking traditional supply chains via our Manufacturer to Consumer (M2C) model, which we believe is the future of retail.” Gupta added, “We believe sustainability should be a requirement, not a luxury, which is why we work exclusively with factories that reflect the same high environmental and ethical values we hold. As part of our M2C model, we’re meticulous about how we produce in a way that reduces damage to the environment. We also built proprietary software from the ground up and have deep expertise in insights and manufacturing to ensure we’re creating the right product quantities to eliminate environmental waste.”

Quince offers customers everything from men’s and women’s apparel and accessories to fine jewelry and home decor — providing sustainably-minded consumers a one-stop shop for easy online ordering. The products are durable, which fits the vision of slow fashion where items aren’t just kept for a season and then discarded. Instead, Quince’s products are intended to last for years, making them worth the premium over fast fashion alternatives. The prices are still much lower than luxury and within range for many consumers, especially those who value sustainable and ethical production practices. To top it all off, the designs are both trendy and timeless — here are a few that stand out.

Baby Alpaca-Wool Cropped Cardigan by Quince, $59.90

100% Washable Silk Pajama Set by Quince, $129.50

100% Organic Linen Short Sleeve Dress by Quince, $49.90

Mongolian Cashmere Batwing Sweater by Quince, $69.90

Classic Italian Leather Tote by Quince, $89.90