This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Nottingham chapter.

The sales are here! Bargains left, right and centre! One would have a very good point in arguing that, in fact, THIS is the most wonderful time of the year. The January Sales is especially great for buying from the, often more expensive, ethical fashion lines, which are usually beyond the reach of us poor students, no matter how desirable the clothes. At this time of year, we can step into our cape and boots (no underwear as outerwear for superheroes of our style) and actually make a difference by buying more! So check out these fantastic online ethical fashion stores and lines and stock up!

ASOS Green Room

The ASOS Green Room stocks Made in the UK and ASOS Africa collections that value fair trade, traditional and sustainable principles and support local manufacturers.

People Tree

For twenty years People Tree has been known for its stylish sustainable and fair trade fashion. Now you can get to know it too because almost everything is 50% off.

HM Conscious Sustainable Style

HM’s Conscious collection has made commitments to “be ethical, be climate smart, reduce, reuse, recycle, use natural resources responsibly, strengthen communities” and more.

Airr Clothing

Stocks a wide range of clothes from the most stylish and fashionable ethical clothing brands. Even better, the whole website is on sale!

Jack Wills and Jack Wills Outlet

Members of the Ethical Trade Initiative, Jack Wills ensures that all the people who make their clothes are paid fairly and work in safety.

Seasalt

Almost entirely made in the UK, more than half of the cotton they use is organic and they have recently introduced a bamboo fabric in their efforts to use more renewable materials. They also have stringent ethical standards for their workers throughout the supply chain

Toms

With their brilliant One for One scheme they have shod more than 35 million people in developing countries! They have since introduced a One for One eyewear that has helped 250,000 people to be able to see.

Boden

Another member of the Ethical Trade Initiative, they ensure that their factories around the world (including the UK) have strict commitments to achieving high welfare of their employees.

American Apparel

Made in the USA, sweatshop free. They make huge efforts to provide the best working, living and health standards for their employees.

So go forth and save the world with your wardrobe!

By the way, there are plenty more UK stores and online retailers like New Look, M&S and Gap that are members of the Ethical Trade Initiative. If you would like to see a full list you can click here.

References:

Cover image: http://thehoopla.com.au/shopping/

GILWGS gif: http://giphy.com/gifs/go-let-shopping-hSyuF9tkRtJUk

HM link: http://www.hm.com/gb/subdepartment/LADIES?Nr=2000132

Asos Green Room: http://www.asos.com/Women/Green-Room-Eco-Edit/Cat/pgecategory.aspx?cid=10062

Beyonce gif: http://giphy.com/gifs/beyonce-shopping-knowles-6pqE6cOI66xu8

Jack Wills: http://www.jackwills.com/en-gb/ladies/sale

Jack Wills Outlet: http://jackwillsoutlet.com/

Airr Clothing: http://www.airrclothing.co.uk/Womens/

American Apparel: http://store.americanapparel.co.uk/sale_cat1810150?Nrpp=60

Boden: http://www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Clothing.html

People Tree: http://www.peopletree.co.uk/sale