Summer is here! Whether you’re spending some time at the pool, beach, neighborhood BBQ, or enjoying the warm weather from your own backyard, it’s the perfect time to add some fun, colorful clothes and accessories to your life. With these five fashion-friendly companies, you’ll be able to freshen up your wardrobe and create social change at the same time!

And I’m not talking about any ole’ piece of clothing or plain accessories. It’s summer time, so of course these are unique pieces perfect for the summer! I mean, what’s summer without a new pair of shades, a beach towel, and a tote to carry your sunscreen and book in? Get ready for some fun, colorful, beach-themed apparel…

Devocean

Over a hundred million Americans visit the ocean, gulf, and inland beaches each year! Fortunately, there are nonprofit organization and companies devoted to protecting the oceans and keeping them clean and free from pollution. One of these companies – and my favorite – is Devocean.

Devocean offers a variety of popular beach-themed accessories and women’s and men’s apparels such as bracelets, rings, necklaces, towels, and even hats. Their two most popular items are as “beachy” as can be. The silver wave ring reminds me of endless summers and their beach glass bracelets mimic the sunlight reflecting of the ocean’s surface. Beautiful!

Devocean support specific conservation efforts aimed at saving sea turtles. And these efforts have been create social change in a big way. They’ve already saved the lives of thousands of vulnerable sea turtles.

If you’re looking for a beachy – and beautiful! – way to support conservation efforts, shop Devocean.

Ivory Ella

Ivory Ella is known as “good clothes for a good cause”. But to me they’re so much more than that. They’re fashionable, high quality clothes. And they have a powerful, impactful cause aimed at saving the elephants. To date, Ivory Ella has already donated over $1.2 M to elephants and a variety of other causes.

With an entire beach collection, Ivory Ella definitely deserved a spot on this list of Summer’s Hottest Companies That Create Social Change Through Fashion. Shop their beach collection and you’ll be all set for the summer. Grab a pair of their flip-flops, cover up with their tees, pullovers and coverups, put your Ivory Ella towel in your Ivory Ella tote and head out for some summer fun! With bright new colors, these items are perfect for a day at the pool or the beach – and they’re all adorned with their loveable and popular ‘ella’.

Ivory Ella continues to create social change and are committed to donating $550K in 2017.

Shongolulu

Shongolulu is new to me, but I am so excited that I found it! They create social change by enabling people to save wildlife through fashion. And they’re making a big impact on the fashion scene this summer with socks, scarves, and hats adorned with colorful patterns and animal silhouettes. Their quality items feature images of endangered species such as lions, elephants, rhinos, and cheetahs. This collection of endangered animals always make me think of an African Safari.

10% of every dollar made by Shongolulu is dedicated to global wildlife conservation efforts, including fighting poaching and enabling the rehabilitation of injured animals.

You can create social change, help save the wildlife, and add some colorful animal-themed accessories to your summer wardrobe by shopping at Shongolulu.

Panda

Panda’s bamboo sunglasses and bamboo watches are the perfect statement piece for summer. Their eco-friendly products are made from sustainable bamboo, creating a unique accessory that will turn heads this summer! Their sunglasses come in different styles and are lightweight with UVA/UVB protection. Shop wearpanda.com to find the style that works best for you.

Panda has done more for society than just creating the bamboo sunglass craze. They create social change. Purchase a pair of Panda bamboo sunglasses from wearpanda.com and Panda will give the “gift of vision” to someone in need. And their watches? Purchase one of their bamboo watches and Panda will give the “gift of education” to someone in need.

Pura Vida

“Pura vida” is Spanish for pure life. It embodies appreciating life’s simple treasures. To me, that just epitomizes summer. Frolicking at the beach, picnics at the park, sunsets, cold drinks on a hot day… now that is pure life.

With the name Pura Vida, and origins that can be traced back to a surf trip, it is only fitting that Puravidabrecelets.com offers fun, colorful bracelets. I love that they’re stackable and handmade by local artisans. They’re made with wax coated threads, making them waterproof – perfect for the beach or pool! – and easy to adjust for the perfect fit.

These bracelets create social change by providing jobs for artisans in Costa Rica. Profits from the Pura Vida Charity Collection go to various nonprofit organizations supporting animals, humanitarian causes, the planet, wildlife, and veterans to name a few.

** For another fun and easy way to shop for gifts that give back, check out our sister site Do Good Gift Guides. **