Thursday June 20 is World Refugee Day and New Zealand label Kowtow are marking the occasion by donating $25 from the sale of every Immolate Tee bought online for the next fortnight to the NZ Red Cross and Refugee Services. Bearing an image of the Tibetan monk who set herself alight in November 2011 in…
Sydney womenswear label karmatique makes whimsical, timeless garments for the conscientious consumer – think jumpsuits, lace dresses and blazers fashioned from natural fibres and recycled fabrics. Designers Kimberly Quintal and Anita Tamati started the label in 2010 and their fourth collection for AW’13, Stolen Hearts, fuses the old with new in ruffled shirts, silk blouses…
Milan is already regarded as one of the world’s fashion capitals, but last week it hosted a catwalk event with a sustainable spin. European Commissioner for Climate Action, Connie Hedegaard, hosted a meeting of leading figures of Europe’s fashion industry along with producers of detergents and household appliances, which culminated in a fashion show. The…
It’s been a long time coming (10 years, in fact) but the Tasmanian Government has finally announced that the state plans to rid itself of one of our worst everyday pollutants – plastic bags. The ban will officially kick off on November 1st, though individual businesses have already begun phasing them out. Australians use almost…
If you’ve gotten your hands on our latest issue, you’ll no doubt have gasped in awe at fashion designer Gemma Anastasiou’s petal-printed fabrics. As beautiful as they are on our pages, Gemma’s creations are even more breathtaking in real life – especially when surrounded by the art and fashion of other creative types as they…
Following on from National Reconciliation Week, we already have another celebration of Australian Indigenous culture to look forward to. Sustainable Table have announced they are hosting a Twisted Tucker event to introduce a whole palate of local, native flavours to a wider audience. Held on June 23 at Melbourne’s CERES, the event centres around a…
Recently celebrated for signing the Accord on Fire and Building Safety Bangladesh (an historic agreement aimed at preventing future garment factory disasters), fashion retail giant H&M have reaffirmed their commitment to sustainability by launching a one off upcycled fashion collection in partnership with the Beckmans School of Design. Thirteen students from the school were given…
While a lot of fundraising gets done from behind computer screens these days, there is another way to raise money for a great cause and experience a little taste of adventure at the same time! The UNHCR is organising a Mount Kilimanjaro Climb for Refugees, slated for November 24 this year, and the scout for participants…
Remember the days when mobile phones were called “bricks” and the battery would last for weeks? You probably still have a few lying around. In fact, statistics show Australians have a habit of hanging onto old gadgets, with around 23 million unused mobile phones currently stored in Australian homes and more than 5.7 million of…
Brisbane’s growing Etsy army are again set to take over the iconic (and newly refurbished!) Brisbane City Hall this weekend with their colourful calamity of handmade, locally-designed and artisan wares. The new look indie markets boast the work of some of the city’s most beloved and up-and-coming creative talents, including beautiful rope bowls and baskets…
American designer Eileen Fisher (who conveniently ships to Australia!) has recently introduced Green Eileen, a recycled clothing initiative. It works on the basis that people buy gently worn Eileen Fisher clothing as a way to reduce their environmental impact, but also support programs that enhance the lives of girls and women in their own communities…
Being born an albino in Tanzania is often a fatal curse. Perceived as mythical beings or ‘ghosts who cannot die’, the albino community has in recent years suffered a spate of murders after witch doctors encouraged use of their body parts in potions to bring good fortune. Filmed over six years, In The Shadow of…