Christmas is only six week away and it might be time to hunt for stocking stuffers. Good news if you live in or around Brisbane because the folks at Reverse Garbage are presenting ‘i heart handmade’, “an exhibition of beautifully crafted art and eco-gifts”, most under $50. In what might be the closest you’ll get…
There are still quite a few sleeps left until Christmas, but here at Peppermint we like giving presents away early. This is the best present of all, something you can share with a friend! We have one double pass to give away to the Fair@Square VIP Ethical Fashion Show on December 2 at BMW Edge…
Indie and eco are two of our favourite things here at Peppermint, and they are about to collide in style this Saturday when the BrisStyle Indie Eco Markets hit St Augustine’s Church at Hamilton. Vintage, handmade and artisan products will be on sale, all with an eco-friendly edge. Add our third favourite thing to…
From the fashions of Peru to the garments of Switzerland, there are more than a few common threads that link the wonderful world of clothing. The Liverpool City Library’s latest exhibition, United By Colour: Vintage Fashion From Around the World, investigates the element of colour. The 60 garments and accessories on display are vibrant, vivid…
Is it that time of year again already? The Finders Keepers Spring/Summer markets are on this Saturday and Sunday at Brisbane’s Old Museum. Plenty of old favourites and brand new designers will be trading their wares against a backdrop of live music, cold beer and sizzling sausages. Treat yourself to something handmade, vintage or crafty,…
Last Wednesday morning at Ginger and Smart’s Paddington boutique, Ethical Clothing Australia held the first of many Meet Your Maker events. As the name suggests, the new campaign focuses on helping Australian consumers to make informed ethical shopping choices. You can be sure that anything boasting the Meet Your Maker label has been manufactured by…
Are you creatively inclined but with a competitive edge? Then this one’s for you! The Fremantle Eco Shop and Wall of Contemporary Art are inviting submissions for their first Eco Art Competition. Round One of six has just opened and the theme is ‘water’. Submissions of any kind are welcome, whether you’re into photography, textiles,…
We can think of no better way to spend a warm spring eve than with a lantern-lit stroll through a maze of trestle tables, laden with handmade goodies. The BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market is upon us again, kicking-off as the sun sets over King George Square this Friday 28th October. As always, the best our…
That trusty fashion staple, the little black dress, is about to be transformed yet again by emerging Australian designers for next years ‘The Spirit of the Black Dress’ exhibition. The exhibition pays homage to the black frock and celebrates young designers, providing them the opportunity become part of the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival. Applicants are assessed on their originality, silhouette and…
Each year a number of brands support National Breast Cancer Month by donating a percentage of their sales, but before you put your money where you heart is, just make sure that the products themselves are safe for your health, and the environment. Donating directly is one way to ensure your money is going to…
Nicole Golland, former chef and mother of three, found she was sending envelope after envelope to school filled with notes and money and wanted a more sustainable solution. So what’s an enterprising mum to do? Start her own business of course, making reusable envelopes from organic cotton produced through a fair trade organisation in India….
They say that three is the magic number. And when it comes to launching a successful creative business, these three things – creativity, investment and enterprise – certainly come in handy. This entrepreneurial tripartite is the focus of Creative3. Industry leaders from around the world in fields such as design, fashion, screen, new media…