FASHION
These are the outfits we’ll be wearing this festive season (and you can totally borrow them!)
Stay sustainably stylish with our top 9 outfits for the festive season.
EVENTS
Don’t Miss these Interactive and DIY Events at VAMFF Fashion Festival
The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival is back again for an annual celebration of fashion, arts, ideas and creative collaborations, running March 1st to 10th. This year, organisers, passionate artists and labels have outdone themselves with a jam-packed festival of art, runways, DIY workshops, talks, shows and events. It is a Read more…
EVENTS
The Ethical Enterprise Conference
Are you an ethical business or simply recognise the need to head in that direction? Then the Ethical Enterprise Conference is for you. Held over two days at the “The Spot”, University of Melbourne, 25-26th October, this program of “Future-proofing for Purpose, Sustainable Growth & Impact” will provide the resources Read more…
FASHION
Our Best Op-Shopping Secrets: How to Refresh Your Spring Wardrobe with Pre-Loved Finds
With Recycle Week coming soon, National Op Shop Week underway & Australia’s biggest Garage Sale Trail community event arriving on 20th & 21st October, we’re all set for the year’s biggest Spring Clean, re-loving some fashion, and more! National Op Shop Week, 30 September to 6 October, is an initiative Read more…
FASHION
Could our words be a weapon of mass reconstruction!?
by Faye Delanty of Fashion Hound Could our words be a weapon of mass reconstruction!? ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me!’ Or can they? Our thoughts absolutely have the ability to become things, so imagine what the words we speak have the power Read more…
EVENTS
Meet the New Designers turning unwanted clothing into Statement Fashion
by Sophie Newman For fashion lovers, fashion weeks are about more than established designers showcasing their latest collections on runways. They are a festival of events to inspire and tantalise the public through the beauty and experience of quality garments, showcase emerging designer talents alongside the industry’s leading names, and Read more…
EVENTS
Ethical Fashion Guide to VAMFF Fashion Festival
by Sophie Newman The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival is an annual celebration of fashion, arts, ideas and creative endeavour. The festival, focusing on consumers, presents the country’s largest consumer fashion events including world-class runway shows featuring Australia’s established and emerging designers, running from March 1-18. With ready-to-wear being the domain Read more…
PLANET
Your Eco-Fashion Guide to Sustainable Living Festival
by Sophie Newman In its 19th year, the National Sustainable Living Festival, running from Feb 1-28 is a month-long celebration inspiring sustainable living ideas for everyone. Their extensive program artfully showcases innovation and solutions, including Sustainable and Eco-Fashion which has good representation in 2018. With their upbeat, optimistic slogan “WE GOT THIS” proclaiming Read more…
ARCHIVES
Australians sent 85% of Textiles to Landfill (Archive)
By Sophie Newman From the Archives – Here’s some helpful background for those looking for resources and information on the history of the ethical fashion revolution. According to 2009-10 ABS statistics, Australians sent 85% of textiles to landfill. Before we explore solutions, let’s take a look at the problem. Source: Read more…