Author: Peppermint

  • Levi’s WasteLess Denim

    In another positive step forward for the mainstreaming of green fashion, iconic denim brand Levi’s have just announced a new WasteLess Denim Collection which will be made from a minimum of 20% post consumer recycled waste. This new collection, part of the Spring 2013 range, will use more than 3.5 million recycled plastic bottles and…

  • Ethical Undies

    Nico Underwear hasn’t even reached its first birthday but it is already making history! The brand has just become the first Aussie underwear line to be accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia (ECA). Nico joins 75 other accredited homegrown labels, which means that their clothing is made under ethical conditions, where workers receive fair wages and…

  • The Veggie Van

    Being a responsible and environmentally-minded citizen is much easier on a full stomach. With this in mind, design studio TMOD and Yulli’s restaurant got together to and developed the Veggie Patch Van which brings Sydneysiders delicious vegetarian food in fine enviro-friendly style. The van itself is a perfect visual feast; a converted Winnebago with its…

  • From Reality to Repreve

    Lauren Conrad proves there is life after reality TV, with the celebrity designer recently launching an eco accessories collection in partnership with lifestyle brand BlueAvocado. Better known as ‘LC’ from well known TV series Laguna Beach and The Hills, Conrad has created XO(eco), a collection of travel, cosmetic and storage bags, made with repreve, a…

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    Undress Brisbane Wrap Up

    Following on from huge success of their debutante year, Undress Brisbane 2012 promised guests an even bigger night of fashion, fun and frivolity – all with a focus on sustainable design. Vintage clothing displays, recycled fabric decorations and gorgeous light installations left the Chinatown carpark unrecognisable, while crowds admired QUT-designed eco furniture and put their feet up…

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    Teeki Time

    Teeki are a terrific company showing us how fashion and green should go hand in hand by leading the way in sustainable and stylish activewear. A US based operation which makes bikinis and activewear out of recycled plastic water bottles, Teeki talks about creating a ‘Greenstream’, which is all about bringing a ‘going green’ attitude…