Sustainable Values

At Rue Saint Paul, we’re built on our sustainable values.

Our values aren’t just words on a page—they’re stitched into everything we do. From what brands we work with to how we operate day-to-day, every choice ties back to our 10 Sustainable Values. They’re grounded in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the Higg Index (aka fashion’s report card for people and planet). Take a peek at what we stand for—and how it shapes every corner of Rue Saint Paul.

Transparent Supply Chain

Responsible Use of Resources

Zero Waste

Ethical Employment

Longer Lifetimes

Sustainable Materials

Natural and Organic Ingredients

Combat Climate Change

Animal Cruelty Free

Philanthropy

1.Transparent Supply Chain

We believe in knowing the story behind every piece—where it came from, who made it, and under what conditions.

2. Responsible Use of Resources

Our collection highlights brands that conserve water, energy, and raw materials. This preserves our natural resources, protects our eco-systems, and fights climate change.

3. Zero Waste

We look for brands that limit the amount of clothing in landfills by adopting the use of recycled or up-cycled materials and a no-waste production policy.

4. Ethical Employment

We carry brands that provide economically empowering and inclusive work opportunities that promote sustainable economic growth for the community.

5. Longer Lifetimes

We extend the number of times a garment is worn by allowing it to be rented, traded, or re-purchased.

6. Sustainable Materials

We showcase brands that choose low-impact, renewable, and durable fabrics so that it can be returned back to the earth after their life cycle.

7. Natural and Organic Ingredients

We carry brands that use ingredients made without toxic chemicals that are harmful to our health and well-being.

8. Combat Climate Change

We align with brands lowering emissions, adopting climate-conscious practices and actively committed to reducing carbon footprint.

9. Animal Cruelty Free

Our selection includes brands that promotes responsible and humane treatment of animals.

10. Philanthropy

We highlight brands that give back, supporting causes and communities beyond fashion.

Brands we believe in

Finding brands that align with our values isn’t always easy—but that’s what makes it worth it. We look for designers who share our commitment to doing better, from how they design to how they care for people and the planet. Each brand we carry connects with parts of our 10 Sustainable Values, inspired by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the Higg Index, fashion’s go-to tool for measuring social and environmental impact.

We know it’s not easy for small brands to operate sustainably and ethically, which is why we’re proud to champion the ones who do—and introduce them to our community. Not every label checks every box, but each takes real steps toward progress. And that’s the kind of circular and sustainable fashion future we want to build, together.

Our sustainable & ethical brands

Values we live by

Sustainability doesn’t stop at the brands we champion —it’s part of how we run Rue Saint Paul. We keep things circular through resale and rental, buy in small, intentional batches, and partner locally whenever we can. We reuse, recycle, and rethink everything from packaging to inventory planning to keep our footprint light.

Running a small business sustainably isn’t easy, but we believe the effort matters. Every choice—from the materials we ship in to the makers we collaborate with—reflects our 10 Sustainable Values and our belief that fashion can (and should) do good at every step.