Miakoda
Rated: Good
Price: $$
Location: USA
Quick verdict
Best for consumers seeking 100% plant-based, gender-neutral loungewear and activewear made locally in NYC. The brand stands out for its uncompromising commitment to vegan, synthetic-free materials (it eliminated even recycled polyester over microplastic concerns) and its zero-waste accessories programme that repurposes every scrap of fabric. The critical caveat is operational uncertainty: as of February 2026, the brand is clearing all inventory at deep discounts ahead of a relaunch, and it is essentially a one-person operation with no formal third-party certifications.
Key info
- Headquarters
- New Hyde Park, New York, USA
- Founded
- 2013
- Product categories
- Womenswear
- Price range
- $$
- Key certifications
- No formal certifications (self-reported ethical claims)
Miakoda sustainability rating
Our ratings are based on a scale from 1 (We Avoid) to 5 (Excellent). How we rate
Rating breakdown
Exclusively plant-based: organic cotton (sourced from Turkey/India), bamboo, soy fibre, and modal. Zero synthetics, founder publicly removed recycled polyester after learning about microplastic sheddingPlanet score, noting "a high proportion of lower-impact materials."
All garments manufactured in ethical factories in Brooklyn and Midtown Manhattan. Workers are paid living wages and keep normal hours, per the founder but flag no formal Code of Conduct, no evidence of supplier audits, and unclear third-party living wage verification.
Zero-waste accessories made from production scraps. Local NYC manufacturing slashes transport emissions. Carbon offset through Carbon Neutral Club. All packaging uses 100% recycled post-consumer materials. Offers a "Miakoda Pre Loved" resale platform. No published carbon footprint data or annual impact report.
Openly shares material origins and manufacturing philosophy through interviews and website copy" However, there is no published supply chain map, no annual sustainability report, no formal Code of Conduct, and no third-party audit documentation.
Regular prices ($64–158 for garments, $14–40 for accessories) are mid-range for sustainable loungewear, comparable to Girlfriend Collective's upper range. Currently all items are 50–80% off on final sale. Reviewers consistently praise fabric quality and softness.
What they do well
- Completely eliminated synthetic fabrics including recycled polyester: one of very few brands to take this stance due to microplastic concerns
- Zero-waste production model turns every fabric scrap into accessories (scrunchies, headbands, pouches, reusable makeup rounds)
- Local NYC manufacturing in Brooklyn/Manhattan provides direct oversight, supports the local economy, and minimises shipping emissions
- Inclusive sizing (XS–4XL) across genuinely gender-neutral designs
Room for improvement
- Zero formal third-party certifications, no GOTS, Fair Trade, B Corp, OEKO-TEX, or any independent verification of sustainability claims; the brand relies entirely on self-reporting.
- Operational instability raises long-term viability questions, the brand is effectively pausing for a relaunch, Instagram was scrubbed to just 9 posts, and it functions as a solo operation.
- No published impact reporting or quantified environmental data, despite strong environmental practices, the absence of measured carbon, water, or waste metrics makes it impossible to benchmark progress.
About Miakoda
Miakoda (meaning "power of the moon") was founded in 2013 by Julia Ahrens, a Parsons School of Design graduate who interned with Zac Posen and worked at Club Monaco. Her turning point came while stapling leather swatches at work: "This is a cow's skin and I'm stapling it to paper." After going vegan and finding no fashion companies aligned with her values, she launched Miakoda with investment from her sister Laura, a yoga instructor.
The material palette is strictly plant-based: organic cotton from Turkey or India, bamboo, soy fibre, and modal, with small amounts of spandex for stretch. Miakoda uses absolutely no animal fibres and, notably, no synthetic materials whatsoever, having dropped recycled polyester after researching microplastic pollution. Fabric scraps become zero-waste accessories, creating a near-zero-waste production loop.
All garments are sewn in ethical factories in Brooklyn and Midtown Manhattan, As of February 2026, all stock is on clearance at 50–80% off ahead of an imminent relaunch whose exact scope remains unclear. Pricing sits in the mid-range for sustainable loungewear, comparable to Girlfriend Collective and above Pact.
Product highlights
High Waisted Leggings
Plant-based fibre leggings with high waist; zero synthetics
$108 ($64 on sale)
Highest-rated product on site (5.0/5.0); signature soft fabric; a core bestseller
Cropped Zip Up Hoodie
Cropped zip hoodie in organic/plant-based fabric
$158 ($42 on sale)
Premium outerwear piece showcasing the brand's commitment to fully plant-based materials
The Moon Bralette
Intimates staple in plant-based fibre, named for the brand's "power of the moon" ethos
$60 ($38 on sale)
One of Miakoda's most iconic pieces, frequently featured in press coverage
Zero Waste Knot Headband
Headband made entirely from production fabric scraps
$14 ($8 on sale)
Embodies the zero-waste philosophy, literally made from what would be discarded; affordable entry point
