Melbournians! Winter just got warmer with the announcement of the Social Studio’s Gala Dinner, coming up next week. Held at the Fitzroy Town Hall on 25 July, the evening promises fun, fashion and food (which includes a 3 course banquet!). The night will also feature AFL Multicultural Ambassador Harry O’Brien as guest speaker and a…
Let’s wear the change! This is the manifesto behind jeans brand Haikure, who are leading the charge on sustainability, innovation and transparency. Hailing from Italy, Haikure aims to “respect the planet and people through a new lifestyle, where the latest fashion trends and sustainability come together.” They use eco-friendly materials and processes in developing their…
Designers of tomorrow – this weekend is your chance to discover the resources you need to set your career aspirations into motion! On Saturday July 20th, right across the road from Brisbane Tertiary Expo, Think Group (the team behind colleges including Billy Blue College of Design and CATC Design School) will be hosting an interactive Open Day…
Having suffered several scandals in the past, sportswear giant Nike are now attempting to clean up their image with the release of a new sustainability app, The Materials Sustainability Index (MSI), which scores materials based on their environmental impact and long term sustainability. Environmental impact is explained and evaluated across four main categories – waste,…
Smart thinking and ethical leadership might be their own reward, but it’s still important to give a nod to those in the business world who use their profits and power for good. This year marks the beginning of a new chapter for Moral Fairground and Australian Ethical, who have partnered up to launch the inaugural…
Queensland Art Gallery’s exquisite Quilts 1700-1945 exhibition opened its doors last month, showcasing over 200 years of British quiltmaking and the hidden histories and untold stories that lay beneath each stitch. From the highly decorative to the homemade, a smorgasbord of stunning textiles are on show at the Gallery until September 22, accompanied by a…
Personalised with your own monogram initials, tag necklaces by Sydney label Lucy Locket, a new line of jewellery by Zoe Le Page of Rockrose Handmade, are laser-cut from sustainably grown maple, alder and cherry woods. Locally made to order in small batches to minimise waste and with designs titled ‘Marry Me To The Sea’ and…
It’s no secret that newborn babies have sensitive skin – clothing, wraps and blankets made from synthetic fibres should be avoided wherever possible. That’s the philosophy behind Fourzero, a new Queensland-based eco label that makes clothes and accessories for newborns. Every piece in the range, from blankets and towels to beanies and jumpsuits, is made…
Pitting women against each other to judge them for their bikini bodies and ability to bat their lashes is something we certainly don’t agree with. But pitting women against each other to judge who is best at raising awareness for humanitarian causes? Well, that just puts a whole new spin on things. Miss Humanity 2013…
Most mainstream fashion brands have a long way to go before they can be considered sustainable. At London Fashion Week earlier this year, only a third of brands had a sustainable focus. Still, that’s up from last year, and the year before that. And that’s why fashion royalty are getting together this weekend to show…
What does our future look like? A new exhibition, CUSP: Design into the Next Decade, sees 12 diverse designers each develop their own creative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges, including issues around sustainable growth and respect for the planet. An interactive exhibition, CUSP will involve workshops, talks, film screenings and a range of hands-on…
This winter, Sydney label Banjo & Matilda are teaming up with Mission Australia to make a difference to the lives of homeless women. Running until August 12th, the Sweater Exchange invites you to give your pre-loved sweaters directly to women in need – even offering courier options to pick up your parcels. Each year almost…