Your Guide to Nontoxic Fall Fashion

Why Nontoxic Fashion Matters

Fall is the season for layering, investing in high-quality staples, and curating a wardrobe that lasts beyond trends. Choosing timeless, well-crafted pieces not only elevates your style but also protects your health and the environment. Many clothes today are made with synthetics and toxic dyes that don’t wear well and end up in landfills. By selecting garments made from natural materials and produced in regulated regions, you’re building a wardrobe that is cleaner, longer-lasting, and far more sustainable.

Karmen Berentsen, founder of A Line Boutique and Jaclyn Tracy, the founder of SISTAIN share tips to live a more nontoxic life in this interview on A Line Stories.

Where It’s Made

The origin of your clothing matters. Countries like Italy, France, and Spain uphold strict environmental and textile standards—regulating pesticides, dyes, and production methods. Clothing made in these regions is generally cleaner, safer, and longer-lasting.

What It’s Made Of

Our Stance on Leather & Suede: When responsibly sourced, leather and suede are durable, long-lasting materials that age beautifully. Unlike plastic-based “vegan leather,” which cracks and sheds microplastics, natural hides biodegrade and last decades—making them the nontoxic choice.

How to Read a Label

Labels are your best guide to understanding what you’re putting on your body.

• Look for 100% natural fibers (cashmere, silk, wool, linen, organic cotton).
  
  

• Check origin: Pieces made in Italy, France, or Spain typically adhere to higher safety and environmental standards.
  
  

• Certifications matter: GOTS, OEKO-TEX, and Fair Trade are strong indicators of lower-toxicity and ethical practices.
  
  

• Watch out for synthetics: Polyester, spandex/elastane, nylon, and acrylic are petroleum-based and often treated with chemicals. These fabrics shed microplastics every wash, leaching into our waterways and polluting ecosystems. Synthetic fibers are also endocrine disruptors, linked to negative impacts on fertility, hormonal balance, and long-term health.

Brands We Love at A Line

These are some of our favorite brands A Line carries—each known for craftsmanship, natural materials, and timeless design:

• Barrie: Scottish cashmere specialists with unmatched softness and durability.
  
  

• One Grey Day (OGD): Elevated knitwear in fine natural fibers.
  
  

• Avant Toi: Italian artisanship with hand-painted natural textiles.
  
  

• Enza Costa: Minimalist luxury in cashmere, silk, and cotton basics.
  
  

• Citizens of Humanity: Premium denim made with organic cotton and low-impact washes.
  
  

• AMO: Organic cotton denim and toxin-free, timeless everyday essentials.
  
  

• Max Mara: Iconic Italian brand known for coats and tailoring in natural fibers.
  
  

• Pedro Garcia: Spanish shoemaker specializing in suede, leather, and calfskin.
  
  

• Dehanche: Belts and accessories crafted in 100% suede, leather, and calfskin.

Our Nontoxic Fall Picks

Base Picks

• Enza Costa Cashmere Shell — 100% cashmere for natural warmth without toxins.
  
  

• Citizens of Humanity Gaucho Vintage Wide Leg — Organic cotton denim, toxin-free and timeless.
  
  

• Proenza Schouler Bond Suede Bag — Crafted in rich suede, no plastics.

FALL FIT NO. 1

• Max Mara Coat — Iconic Italian craftsmanship in natural fibers.
  
  

• Dehanche Hollyhock Suede Belt — 100% suede, artisan-made.
  
  

• Hand-Painted Foulard Scarf — Natural fiber scarf with chemical-free hand painting.
  
  

• Pedro Garcia Shearling Shoes — Natural leather and shearling, zero synthetics.

FALL FIT NO. 2 

• Lilla P Notch Collar Open Cardigan — Cozy knit, toxin-free layering essential.
  
  

• Dehanche Animal Gold Belt — Natural suede, long-lasting craftsmanship.
  
  

• Pedro Garcia Daneta Shoes — Sustainably made leather footwear.

FALL FIT NO. 3

• Anine Bing Portia Coat — Wool-rich coat without synthetics.
  
  
• Ba&sh Suede Boots — Durable suede boots built to last.
  
  
• Avant Toi Foulard Scarf — Hand-dyed scarf in natural fibers.

This fall, invest in timeless, toxin-free pieces that carry you through the season—and many seasons to come. You can shop in person at A Line boutiques in Cherry Creek North and Belleview Station (Denver, CO), Carlsbad (CA), and Salt Lake City (UT), or browse the full collection  online here