18 East is a brand that aims to create exciting and inspiring pieces while also promoting sustainable fashion practices. They prioritize time-honored production methods and strive to reduce the strain on our planet caused by fashion's wasteful supply chain. The brand searches worldwide for traditional and innovative ways of making things, collaborating with partners who prioritize integrity and creativity. They incorporate non-mechanized, hand techniques into each garment, highlighting the craftsmanship of the people behind them. 18 East operates on an open dialogue approach, eschewing the established wholesale model to offer a stronger value proposition and direct communication with customers. They release concise, seasonally-appropriate drops every few weeks, making their pieces available online and at their Elizabeth Street studio in Manhattan. Additionally, 18 East gives back to the community by donating 1% of every purchase to a nonprofit chosen by the customer.