Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Clean lines, neutral colours, comfy fits, affordable price tags – this could only mean one thing! Yes, trusty Peppermint faves SOSUME have just launched a new basics range. Made using 100% fair trade organic cotton and stitched locally in Melbourne, there are five cuts and three colours to choose from. As the cooler months creep up on us, so will more styles and shades to keep our wardrobes fresh year round.
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Ever since this gorgeous book landed in the Peppermint office we’ve been swooning over Marilyn’s impeccable vintage style. Authors Andrew Hansford and Karen Homer have put together an irresistible collection of sketches, dress patterns and behind-the-scenes snapshots of some of The Blonde Bombshell’s most famous get-ups. Who ever knew Hollywood starlets had such good taste? Thanks to Murdoch Books, we have one copy of Dressing Marilyn to give away to a lucky reader! For your chance to win, leave us a comment below and tell us who your favourite retro-style icon is. {Please note: to enter, you must have an Australian postal address}.
Monday, January 30th, 2012
Well what do you know! One of Sydney’s favourite market vendors and pop-up shop extraordinaire, Queen Justine Vintage, has just launched her all-new online store. With the last precious weeks of Summer stretching out ahead, we’re taking serious inspiration from QJV’s wardrobe: a bit of crochet, something floral, a wide brimmed hat and pair of vintage sunnies… I knew those Christmas pennies were worth saving!
Friday, January 27th, 2012
While a reworked Young Talent Time returned to our screens this week, the only young talents we need to know about are the ones who have been busily burrowing away in preparation for today’s grand opening of Evergreen: fresh sustainable fashion at Sydney’s Object Gallery. Showcasing the works of both emerging and established eco designers from Australia and abroad, Evergreen runs from today, January 27th until Sunday, March 25th, giving you plenty of time to head along and admire the designs – both bold and beautiful. But this exhibition is about much more than just pretty dresses: Evergreen aims to educate its visitors on just how difficult it is to transform an industry driven by waste and excess. You’ll learn not only ways in which the exhibition’s designers are burning the torch for more sustainable and ethical fashion, but how you, as a consumer, can too. And we’re all for that!
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
Australia Day might be a celebration of national identity, but trust us, there are more ways to say it than just by eating lamb! Never mind draping an Australian flag around your shoulders, either. What you need to flaunt your national pride is to get familiar with locally-designed and produced fashion. Australia is home to lots of labels that are ethical, environmentally-friendly, socially-responsible and promote local industry. And they are making beautiful clothes right here in your backyard! What more could an Aussie girl want? Here is our little pick of what’s on offer in your capital city… (more…)
Friday, January 13th, 2012
South Australia, this one’s for you! (FINALLY, we hear you cheer). Up-and-coming designer Kalila Stewart-Davis is showing the big guns how it’s done with her newly hatched, short run fashion label Namoi Designs, prettily incorporating recycled textiles, designer remnants and natural fibres into every stitch. Her latest collection, Legend of The Humming Bird, is packed full of free forms and bright colours, reclaimed beading and trims, and hand painted textiles, all focused, says Kalila, on celebrating “the essence of multiculturalism and the vitality of colour.” To check out her range in person head to The Mushroom Boutique in Croydon, SA, otherwise browse her lovely work online here.
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
We’re happy to announce that New Zealand designer Miranda Brown’s Conscious Cloth website and online store have launched! And just in time to help us battle the summer swelter with a new organic kimono, tunic or camisole. Perfect timing indeed.
Saturday, January 7th, 2012
As we’re sure you’re all aware by now, here at Peppermint we believe a true sense of fashion is one that dares to step away from the tireless mainstream trend-mill. That’s why we were pretty chuffed to find this website 100% dedicated to peddling the wares of independent designers and boutiques from all around the world (as well as a stylish dose of vintage). Just a quick poke around led us to this My Only Sunshine necklace all the way from Italy, made from a recycled handbag strap and Czech glass beads, and this African Print organic bamboo tee, which happens to be ON SALE – amongst many other items on the site. So if you want to get a bit transcontinental this lazy January, Sense of Fashion is where to do it.
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
Australian clothing label SOSUME have paired with The Black Dog Institute to raise funds and promote awareness of depression by selling an exclusive designer charity tee. The Black Dog Tee is made from their signature micro modal jersey, which is super soft, sustainable and hard-wearing. All profits will go towards the institute, and SOSUME hope to raise over $10,000. To get behind it and nab a rockin’ tee, purchase them online via their website.
Thursday, December 29th, 2011
The wind in your hair, the sand between your toes, your feet on the dashboard and the wide open road: Summer is here and it’s time for a road trip! It seems these too were the thoughts behind Sanoii + Six’s new S/S collection On The Road. Full of sweet pastel blues, sage greens and quaint, girly patterns, the collection features flirty summer dresses, cute separates and 50s inspired cotton swimwear all handmade by two lovely ladies on the Central Coast of NSW. The perfect accessory for the endless blue skies ahead…
