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December Is Here, and Our Global Team Has Their Top Picks for Cosying up and Cooling Down

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18 Dec, 2023

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Every month, our team puts their heads together to find the best clothes, shoes, and accessories made by responsible brands you’ll love. Here’s Good On You’s team picks for December.

Whose season is it anyway?

December is a polarising month, signalling the official start of winter for those of us in the northern hemisphere, while those down south are getting their beach umbrellas ready for action. It’s also the time of year when Good On You team meetings see half of us layered up against the cold, while the others dare to have their shoulders on display, fans on full blast, and we all envy the greener grass on the other side.

As pioneers in sustainable fashion ratings and education, Good On You’s team is dedicated to helping consumers make better shopping choices. In this monthly roundup, our internal experts from every corner of the company share their personal selections from “Good” and “Great” rated brands. This curated compilation spotlights products that both align with our sustainability criteria and are just great pieces we’re excited to share with you.

Why you can trust our recommendations

At Good On You, we provide trustworthy recommendations that align with your values and needs. Our mission is to simplify informed choices while embracing the “buy less, buy better” motto.

To ensure credibility, we aggregate comprehensive, transparent information on fashion sustainability—assessing brands using our leading methodology, developed by diverse experts. Our ratings directory of over 5,000 brands employs a simple five-point scale, curating a list of “Good” or “Great” brands making significant contributions to sustainable fashion.

Our editorial team, driven by expertise and passion, carefully reviews and approves each recommendation, upholding high standards of quality, longevity, and trend-transcendence.

While we recognise the value of reusing, mending, and second hand shopping, our expert ratings system guides you toward new brands aligned with your values and sustainability goals.

Our team’s 14 favourites this month

A moodboard showing a selection of the Good On You team's favourite picks for December 2023, from brands including Iron Roots, Mashu, Bhumi, and more.

1. Ayurvedic Cami (Sustain by Kat)

2. Bomber Jacket (Non)

3. Jade T-Shirt (Iron Roots)

4. Oversized Blazer (Nina Rein)

After years of super skinny jeans, I’m here for the straight leg.

5. DAWN Wide Straight Non-Stretch (DAWN Denim)

6. The Freestyle Cargo (WE-AR4)

7. Hana Ginger Popcorn (ID.EIGHT)

8. Champaca Long Sleeve PJ Set (Dilli Grey)

I’m not a big handbag person, but Mashu makes me want to be a handbag person. It’s like carrying a sculpture!

9. Cassiopeia Black (Mashu)

10. Irene Blue (Mashu)

11. The Envelope (WE-AR4)

12. Percale Sheet Set (Bhumi)

13. Chunky Knit Throw (Bhumi)

14. Hana Black Ultra Drop (ID.EIGHT)

My Bhumi sheets are probably the best sheets I’ve ever had.

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