Our essential reading list of books for fashion activists (and everyone really), is a comprehensive guide of over 40 books covering everything you need to know; ethical and sustainable fashion, business, design, environment and circularity.
We’ve created the Ultimate Guide to a Sustainable Wedding to help you achieve the more sustainable, eco-friendly wedding, that’s just right for you and your future spouse. Here’s how to incorporate sustainability into your wedding, without sacrificing elegance.
The life of iconic Australian fashion designer, Carla Zampatti was celebrated today in a state funeral in Sydney, following her passing on April 3rd, aged 78. Carla Maria Zampatti AC, was a businesswoman, executive and designer dedicated to empowering women, who relocated to Australia from Italy as a child. The Read more…
Setting the new paradigm for our wardrobes: Is upcycling the only possibility for the future of fashion?
Quicker than you can say, slip-slop-slap, we notice how difficult it is to find brands who care about protecting their workers while simultaneously protecting our heads. So we’ve taken a break from frolicking outside, to put together this list of ethically-made hats to wear in summer.
Eco-friendly and Christmas are two terms that rarely intersect. When the thought of buying and wrapping a bunch more ‘stuff’ fills you with dread, coming up with new solutions to show your loved ones you care without adding to land-fill and a whole heap of waste, can be endlessly draining. Read more…
From 23-29 of November, the spotlight is back on Melbourne for an updated and apt, 2020-take on the usual schedule of ready-to-wear fashion shows. Respectfully muted and understandably delayed, the M/FW festivities are the only major local fashion event to proceed since Australian Fashion Week made the difficult, but unavoidable Read more…
Luxury fashion house Gucci has just announced the launch of its first ever sustainable collection, Off the Grid. But what does that mean exactly, and just how sustainable are they? In an industry rife with green-washing (largely unsubstantiated eco and ethical claims), is Gucci serious about sustainability or simply attempting Read more…
The nominees for the inaugural National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) have been announced, and we couldn’t be more excited. The awards are born of the success and attention drawn by Darwin’s Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation’s Country to Couture runway show, which showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fashion and textile designers with increasing acclaim Read more…
The pandemic lock down has necessitated many major fashion weeks and events be shut down for 2020, but there is a small upside for patrons. Thanks to technology and the ingenuity of businesses setting up their events and courses online, we now have unprecedented access to an assortment of local, international, Read more…