Did one of your Christmas presents not quite hit the mark this year? Well don’t worry, you’re not alone. According to eBay, about 16 million unwanted gifts are received every year – which could translate to millions of items sitting dormant and unused around houses everywhere, or a perfect opportunity to make a much-needed donation…
Everyone knows pandas are cute, but they don’t usually rank too highly when it comes to style inspiration – except in the case of Panda Sunglasses from the team at WearPanda. No, they’re not eyewear for the rare furry creatures, but a brand of sunnies with super-sustainable bamboo frames in a range of styles and…
The festive season may be officially done and dusted for another year, but don’t let that put the brakes on your giving spirit! Passing on a little something handmade from one friend to the other is a perennial tradition if you ask us, and there’s no better way to share the love than with a DIY project…
Winter may be the last thing on your mind at the moment, but it’s certainly not for our friends at ethical legwear label Tightology who have just released a preview of their chic new A/W collection inspired by the streets of New York. Celebrating the textures and diversity of the city that never sleeps, the…
Big dreams of a career in fashion? Billy Blue College of Design‘s newest course, Bachelor of Applied Design (Branded Fashion), is offering students a new perspective on the industry. Branded Fashion not only includes a practical education in everything from pattern making to folio production, it also gives students the smarts to make the most of…
Berlin Fashion Week kicks off this week with an impressive lineup of eco fashion events. The GREENshowroom runs from 15-17 January and showcases a selection of high end fashion and lifestyle labels, which are sustainably produced. The Berlin Ethical Fashion Show also runs from 15-17 January, presenting an exciting mix of ethical and sustainable fashion…
While we may envy the simple style of our Nordic neighbours, we don’t have to stray far to find a similarly streamlined approach to furniture design with a touch of sustainability to boot right in our own backyard. Australian owned, family-run company Jardan not only produce beautiful furniture for the home and office, they are also dedicated…
Only seven more sleeps left until Peppermint and Billy Blue College of Design present Tailoring Tomorrow, a very special fashion event in the heart of Melbourne. We hope you’ve all secured your tickets (which are only $20, including catering and treats) but don’t worry if you haven’t – there are still seats available for this fantastic…
Sadhana Kitchen may be best known for being a raw food, living food and wholefood specialist cafe, but now they’re bringing their delicious creations out of the kitchen and into a new book called the Raw Food Adventure. The book, which is a 14-day guide to introducing raw foods into your diet, shares the why,…
There is no shortage of exhibitions in Sydney over summer, with the latest paying tribute to legendary eye surgeon Fred Hollows. The Global Vision Exhibition, showing at Customs House, features rare images of Fred’s early work with communities in outback Australia. Thanks to Fred’s legacy, nearly one million people globally have had their sight restored…
If you’re planning on freshening up your abode for the New Year, why not take a gander at Ink & Spindle’s new range of natural organic textiles including beautiful Blockprint, Watercolour and Grevillea collections? Designed and printed by owners Lara Cameron and Tegan Rose in Melbourne, all fabrics are hand-screenprinted with solvent-free inks in the…
Today is a day for thoughts and prayers for our Tassie neighbours as bushfire continues to devastate their island. All around the country people are doing their bit, including our friends at Cultiver who are running a Handmade Blanket Drive, calling for much needed donations of bedding, blankets and other comfy things for bushfire victims. Drop your…
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