Ireland: Best Vegan Retail

Ireland is a little behind countries in Europe in terms of going vegan, but this is changing. The island that has lived so much of animal products is slowly moving towards veganism. Here are a few retail stores where you can find clothing and makeup ethically and sustainably made as well as being free from animals.

Fresh Cuts Clothing

When you purchase from Fresh Cuts Clothing, you can be proud to know you’re investing in every stage of the clothing’s life cycle.

Based on South William Street, Fresh Cuts Clothing is a triple threat of style, ethics, and eco-friendly materials. With a business plan that respects people and the planet, the eco-friendly brand uses sustainable materials while upholding a zero-tolerance policy for child labor, forced labor and excessive working hours.

Showcasing a mix of casual and active apparel, the eco-friendly brand believes that both can be crossed over from the gym to the street. Whether it’s a simple pastel pink bag pack or a Limited Edition piece you’re after, Fresh Cuts Clothing has something for everyone.

With a focus on social responsibility, Fair Wear Foundation was set up to ensure every garment of Fresh Cuts has been made in a fair working environment.

Upholding sustainable practices in all areas of their clothing production, the brand also works hard to support local businesses when it comes to printing, labeling, and finishing which is all done here in the capital city.

With a strong focus on social responsibility, Fresh Cuts is a powerhouse of ethics and style. Join the movement and become a part of something that truly matters by popping into Fresh Cuts Clothing.

Nourish

Nourish is an independent chain of health food stores, but the one on Wicklow St. also has the biggest range of natural makeup in Dublin so far. They have makeup from Couleur Caramel, Benecos, Dr. Hauschka and Antipodes.

This is great because buying makeup online without trying it first can be very tricky. But once you try Antipodes lipsticks, you will be obsessed with one of the colors! On top of the makeup bits, they also have a great range of natural skincare and body care products that we would recommend as well. So if you're around Wicklow St. it's definitely worth it to pop in here.

Grown

As a proud product of Ireland, GROWN is deeply involved in changing ocean awareness in order to make people aware of the role the ocean plays in all our lives and the role our lives are playing in destroying it.

Everything they make, every action they take and every system they have, goes through a rigorous life cycle and sustainability auditing because they strongly believe that clothes shouldn't cost the earth. That’s why they are committed to making it better.

They also host community tree planting days and every tee you buy goes towards planting a tree. They believe that the environment deserves respect, so they work with clients to make it better by restoring biodiversity and ecosystems.

By simply planting one Irish tree customers will have helped fight the climate crisis by providing clean air, saving water and helping people heal.

Your tree as it grows will supply enough oxygen for four people per day. At GROWN they only plant indigenous Irish trees. Your certified tree will be planted on Irish soil.

You receive a handmade 5x5’’ blind embossed gift card, written on each card is a reference number as to when and where the tree will be planted. If you’d like a name also written on the card just let them know in the additional comments box at the end of the sale.