This July, London (and Peppermint!) took part in The Ethical Fashion Forum’s SOURCE Summit which drew together a crowd of forward-thinking ethical fashion pioneers. Participants from all over the world united to discuss the multitude of issues our industry faces, as well as some of the groundbreaking ideas and methods we’re using to change the way…
Remote controls and shopping trolleys may not seem the most obvious materials of choice when designing a dress, but for this year’s Fashion Less Waste competition, out-of-the-box ideas were exactly the right train of thought for contestants. For the third year running, the Australian Museum invited fashion innovators to create wearable art out of materials destined…
Sydneysiders: time to get your craft on this weekend at The Powerhouse Museum’s special Craft Punk event. A series of workshops driven by an upcycling theme will immerse you in everything from the art of Japanese cloth wrapping to revamped knitwear and Pacific Island jewellery. Check the Craft Punk website for booking and timetabling details,…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or a great big chunk of iron ore, perhaps), you’ll know that there’s a huge mining boom in Western Australia at the moment. While we won’t go into what we think about the mining industry, we will say that the boom has not been of benefit to everyone….
While gold, silver and bronze might be the trending colours of the Olympics, green is equally coveted. A week into the Games (and well ahead of the Paralympics opening on August 29) and the organisers of London 2012 are kicking goals when it comes to making these Olympics the most sustainable and least environmentally detrimental…
Come September, should you find yourself sniffing the air like a hound, don’t fret. You haven’t accidentally wandered into a magical forest, that’s essential oils you’re smelling! Follow your nose and you’ll wind up at one of Perfect Potion founder Salvatore Battaglia’s seminars (taking place at PP stores in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney throughout September),…
What’s the only thing better than craft, you ask? Craft to the power of two: double throttle, twice the fun! Craft Victoria’s Craft Cubed is on again, with events happening in 70 locations all over the state until September 1. Showcasing experimental, skilled and ideas-based craft and design from local makers, you can drop in…
Creating sustainable, enriching change in your community requires but two things; an idea and a little help. Sometimes you have the idea, indeed you are brimming with thousands of them, but that push, that support you need to get your idea off the ground and into the air just isn’t there. Good news guys. Now…
Chilly days and icy evenings – those wintry winds of late are chilling us to the bone! While it may be tempting to spend every day hunkered down in a parker, for those times when a little more style is demanded of us, local label Sosume‘s autumn/winter collection has you covered, literally! We love these tailored…
While we’re used to seeing market events taking over laneways, community buildings and cafes every other weekend on the east coast, there are plenty of fantastic markets happening all over Australia, even way out in WA! Perth’s Made on the Left markets are back this year, taking over the State Theatre of Western Australia on…
If you fancy some crafty down time during your Splendour festivities this weekend, Kim Bailey is the woman to visit. The first event in her national ‘Learn to Sew’ tour, the east of grey designer will be providing sewing machines and supplies in her quest to teach others the art of dressmaking, upcycling and mending…
While we’re all for wildlife being protected, it’s easy to forget that in some countries it’s not just a simple matter of putting up a fence and telling people to stay out of animals’ habitats. In many countries including Zimbabwe, Cambodia and Colombia, park rangers often pay with their lives for looking after their animal…