Business
Fashion’s Green Revolution
In an age where social values and activism define a great deal of how we live our lives, clothing has become part of how we make a statement, and how we demonstrate our personal identities. In addition to looking good and showcasing individuality, some people seek to support causes and shun unfair business practices based on what they wear, buy and like. So, it is no surprise that cannabis and hemp clothing has become its own subgenre in the fashion world, and of course, cannabis-friendly duds have come a long way from the braided hemp necklaces and tie-dye shirts of the 1960s.
In fact, there is a lot history behind hemp being used as a fiber for clothing. The plant was used as a fiber 10,000 years ago, for clothing, ship sails, pendants, rope and other fiber needs for thousands of years. The resurgence of hemp as a fashion statement is more than just style; it is also an eco-conscious lifestyle. Coupled with all of the cool clothing brands capitalizing on the popularity of cannabis, there are tons of hot summer styles for those looking to wear hemp or pro-cannabis clothing. Here are a few of the coolest brands in canna-wear, and why you should know them.
Beach and Bong
All cannabis enthusiasts need a shirt with a goofy pun or bad cannabis joke. Look no further than Beach and Bong, the hilariously-titled clothing company that makes nothing but screen-printed tees with loveable slogans and classic designs.
Captain Chronica
This store takes cannabis graphic tees and tanks to the next level. Rather than cute or witty, some of these pieces are super cool, and some are downright strange.
Conscious Clothing
This company focuses on consciousness in clothing, using all-natural fibers to create classy, earth-tone based pieces. Carrying everything from underwear and belly shirts to baby clothing, Conscious Clothing is a one-stop shop for basic yet classy summer garments.
Helpsy
This brand is all about feminism, D.I.Y. culture and making a difference. In addition to the fact that Helpsy uses fair trade and sustainable business practices, this company also makes over-the-top cannabis print garments and vape pens alongside classy vegan backpacks, comfy summer dresses and eye-catching swimwear.
HEMPEST
If you are interested in sustainability but still want a diverse range of women’s and men’s clothing and products to choose from, look no further than Hempest. This store makes classic and elegant hemp-based essentials like bags, wallets, jackets, socks and underwear, and it also carries body care products and accessories.
Home Grown Outfitters
These guys keep it simple yet classy with bold designs, simple knit beanies and stylish cuts. Home Grown Outfitters’ pieces are staples that cannabis enthusiasts of any style can wear.
Intertwined Designs
Intertwined Designs uses hemp to make clothing in classic colors for those with an active lifestyle. Using hemp and organic cotton for its weaves, this company makes comfy yoga pants, tunics and other can’t-live-without basics.
Jungmaven
This company makes basic, classic staples out of hemp fabrics. Rather than playing up psychedelic imagery or wild and crazy patterns, they keep things as simple and practical as possible. Think of it as the “American Apparel of hemp.”
Kush Friendly
This company makes comfortable clothes like sweatshirts and tees, and is well-known as a hat brand. Its punny imagery of someone literally pushing a tree among other standard pieces have made them a recognizable brand.
Lina Mayorga
With gorgeous and edgy haute couture, this brand is unmatched with its sustainable, organic and vegan clothing; and, it’s not the basic, comfy yoga-esque garments most have come to expect from the green-friendly side of the industry. Lina Mayorga creates high-fashion pieces with organic hemp and cotton fabrics that can be taken on the runway, at a wedding or worn to a party.
Nomads Hemp Wear
Nomads sticks to the classic comfort and outdoorsy looks of hempwear, but takes it up a notch with slightly edgier, more modern-looking pieces. In addition to clothing made from hemp and organic materials, they have cruelty-free boots made from alternative materials.
Orvis
This hemp and natural clothing manufacturer specializes in men’s and women’s clothing, and caters to things like hunting and fly fishing with their line. Although Orvis makes rugged and outdoorsy clothing, the company does so with a fantastic flair.
Personal Stash
This famous NYC company came up with the slogan “I bud you” with the accompanying image of a nug of cannabis in place of a heart. Almost everything from this brand is plastered with lovely pictures of the plant, but in a way that is edgy and artistic rather than tired and played out.
Rawganique
The creators of this brand proudly claim that they are off-grid and organic, and they use hemp fabrics to make their products. The Rawganique pieces are simple, classic and elegant everyday wear clothing, creating a comfortable and organic, earth-friendly lifestyle look, with grace and ease.
Run with the Tribe
The clothing made by this company is all hand-sewn and looks like it belongs on a futuristic desert warrior princess. It’s perfect for the wild spirited woman—and it’s all sustainable and guilt-free, so you can shop to your heart’s content.
Some Girls Get High
The sassy aesthetic of this store pulls together fun and light women’s fashion with a serious social message about how women can be cannabis consumers, industry leaders and have fun with their own cannasseur brands.
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Sweet Skins
Sweet Skins makes feminine, light and breezy skirts and dresses from sustainable and ethical fabrics. Sweet Skins make the eco-friendly look effortlessly chic with its fashionable and comfortable styles.
The Highsleys Clothing
With a vibe somewhere between sports league uniforms and cannabis-friendly urbanwear, this brand is unmistakably American and features basketball jerseys, baseball tees and some classic beanies that utilize cannabis imagery.
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Tree Shurts
As a well-known cannabis brand, this company makes incredibly recognizable patterned print clothing and accessories that you can own without breaking the bank.
The Rukus
This streetwear brand’s visual style has a unique place somewhere between vintage sign-painting, folk art, graffiti and Adult Swim animations mixed with urban lifestyle clothing. The unique lettering, vintage accents and colorful play set this streetwear company apart from the crowd.
