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Girlfriend Collective

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Girlfriend Collective built its name giving away leggings made from recycled water bottles. A widely reported $35 million funding round has no primary source behind it, and founders Quang and Ellie Dinh still run the brand day-to-day. Its Vietnam factory is certified, but a living wage isn't guaranteed.

Founder-run

The Big Picture

Solid Record

Girlfriend Collective is still run day-to-day by Quang and Ellie Dinh, the couple who founded it in 2016. Several databases report a $35 million funding round in 2024, but no primary source confirms it, and its named Vietnam factory is SA8000-certified without a confirmed living wage across the chain. Accountability here still runs to the Dinhs, not to outside investors.

Let's Get Critical

Local ownership
7/10
Founder involvement
9/10
Worker pay & benefits
5/10
Environmental impact
6/10
Sourcing & labor
7/10

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Company data last updated July 2026

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