We love a good pop-up shop, and when granted an opportunity to see something as gorgeous as an Athinaeum bag in the flesh, well, that love just doubles. As well as making fine use of vibrant South American textiles, Athinaeum also pride themselves on their eco cred. Every bag is unique, crafted from pre-loved, handwoven textiles…
What does your bike mean to you? For those of us in the Western world, it’s a convenient way to get from A to B with exercise and environmental and social benefits thrown in. But in countries where the non-wealthy have little access to cars, bicycles double as taxis or even ambulances. Journalist and filmmaker…
‘Hope is contagious…[pass it on]’ is the mantra behind Band4Hope: a movement of pay-it-forward copper and zinc wristbands ethically handcrafted in Zimbabwe and inspired by the traditional jewellery of the Himba people of Namibia. Already spotted on the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Annie Lennox, Lily Cole and Aussie VJ Kate Peck, each band is fashioned…
Partying and pub crawls?! You might not normally associate travel company Contiki with conservation and environmental sustainability, but that’s all about to change. Contiki’s partnership with environmental activist and explorer Celine Cousteau is now two-years strong, and to mark Earth Month 2013 will be running a very special tour with Celine to the Galapagos Islands and…
When you think about versatile fabrics, denim might not be the first one that comes to mind, but pioneers of sustainable children’s fashion Jake & Maya are set to challenge all that! The British collective have just launched an upcycling challenge appealing to budding textile designers who want to get creative with denim. Each month…
Canberra proves it’s not all about politics by announcing FashFest: a four night showcase of Canberra’s fashion talent to be held May 1st-4th. The festival promises to celebrate and support young, local and established designers through nightly fashion shows, VIP parties, live musical performances and publicity events. FashFest will also showcase sustainable style with eco…
You’ll never find a better reason to procrastinate by playing games online now that Half the Sky Movement: The Game has reached Facebook. Inspiring journalist and author Nicolas Kristof – whose 2010 book Half the Sky, co-authored with his wife Sheryl WuDunn, spawned a global movement to fight for women’s rights – has created an online…
First it was a limited edition batch of recycled jeans, and now Swedish label Nudie Jeans are cementing their eco credentials by venturing out of the pants world and into the realm of interior design – and boy, are we glad for it! Check out their new range of Post-Consumer Recycled Denim Rugs, all handmade…
It may have recently ‘gone green’ on the red carpet, but behind the scenes, Gucci has been busily working on a new social justice initiative. Chime for Change aims to drive equality for girls and women around the world in the areas of Education, Health and Justice. It works with some of the world’s leading…
Africa Fashion Guide may be a great resource for keeping up-to-date on the latest fashions to come out of Africa, but it’s their focus on social enterprise and ethical practice that really gets us excited. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be on the other side of the African-based fashion industry (and happen to…
Ever been curious about how little Peppermint was born? Last week we welcomed the delightful Julia Atkinson of Studio Home into our humble abode to shoot the breeze about all things Minty and take some photographs of our office space. Julia’s interview with our Founder/Editor Kelley Sheenan is the latest in Studio Home’s Fly the Coop…
If you’re always putting others first, it’s probably time you gave yourself a break – and there’s no better way to do that than by visiting Sydney’s new wellness event, The Greatest Gift, at Mosman Art Gallery and Community Centre on Saturday April 20. This fabulous day is dedicated entirely to wholesome living and features six…