Out of the gallery and into the real world! A group of emerging designers from QUT’s fashion school are turning to Indigenous prints for inspiration, using traditional designs commonly seen in art galleries for high fashion cotton, silk and wool garments. A collaboration between QUT students, the CEA Fashion Incubator and Indigenous artists from Cairns…
Fashioning Change supports customers to stay style savvy through recommending eco friendly and ethical fashion brands that protect the environment and human rights. All you have to do is identify some of the conventional brands you like and Fashioning Change gives you greener and more ethical alternatives. Now they have joined the fashion forces with…
Do you think posters and politics go hand in hand? If so, you might already be a fan of Aussie-based not for profit Positive Posters, a community of designers who aim to raise international awareness of global social issues. If you are Melbourne based, you have the chance to get up close and personal with…
This week is Australia’s 17th National Recycling Week! Founded by Planet Ark, the initiative started back in 1996 to bring a national focus to the environmental benefits of recycling. This year, some of the specific aims include getting more students involved through the Schools Recycle Right Challenge and encouraging community recycling activities like school or…
Furry friends take pride of place in the whimsical illustrations by Australian artist Brigitte May. With plans to print these hand-drawn designs onto silk scarves, Brigitte is currently collecting the funds to kick start her accessories label. And with 25% of proceeds going to PETA, there’s something good in this project for Brigitte’s muses,…
Inject some sweetness into your summer with the new capsule collection from We Were Warriors. The boutique mixes handpicked vintage pieces from around Australia alongside their own studio-sewn designs utilising vintage and recycled fabrics. Can’t We Be Sweethearts? reincarnates 1970s summers with nostalgic plaid shift dresses, high-waisted shorts and cute crop tops, in a gentle…
Ever wanted to get snuggly with some cereals, learn more about legumes or befriend some new fruits? Wray Organic Markets all across Queensland are giving you the chance to get up close and personal with their organic stock on a free guided shop tour! Two hours of produce bliss are promised, including lots of info…
Animals Australia are asking us to use our purchasing power to put an end to factory farming through the Make it Possible Campaign. There are five ways this exciting initiative is encouraging us to step up and support animal rights, including lobbying supermarkets, becoming more aware of the products we buy, promoting the cause through…
Lovers of all things bright and beautiful, do we have good news for you! Macrame master (and current Peppermint Loves feature designer) Megan Todd has a new range of Knots & Knits clutches, rings and necklaces available to purchase online through Molten Store. Hand-woven with natural roping in bold summer colours (neon citrus, anyone?), these accessories are…
Whether you’re a connoisseur of printed media or just a fan of pretty pictures, now’s the time to cast your eyes over the finalists for the 2012 Maggie’s Awards. And while you’re there, be sure to cast your vote for Peppermint – our gorgeous Issue 14 is one of five finalists in the Fashion & Beauty category! A…
For the third year running, iconic footwear brand TOMS is teaming up with Movember to raise awareness for men’s health. An exclusive line of grey aviator classic shoes will soon be available through selected stockists and on the TOMS website. The range caters for both men and women, with proceeds from the sale of the…
Twice a year the Canadian calendar hosts Eco Fashion Week (EFW) as a way to inform and inspire fashion enthusiasts and the environmentally minded. Opening night of the latest EFW featured local Vancouver designer Nicole Bridger in a unique show involving fashion, art and dance. The next day was dedicated to ‘secondhand challenges,’ with one…