Some families are creative by nature. If your grandmother owned her own clothing store in 1940s Melbourne, there’s a good chance a love of sewing will be in your genes. Continuing a family legacy of craftsmanship, Lillian Marie & Me is a connection between grandmother and granddaughter. LM & Me match boutique materials with contemporary…
You’ve probably heard of Rachel Burke’s ambitious fashion project, I Make You Wear It. Well, she’s about to reach the halfway point and she hasn’t run out of creative inspiration yet. What do you do with a stockpile of over 150 dresses just waiting to be pirouetted? A fashion flash mob of course! Tomorrow (October…
Being an eco warrior no longer means fossicking for your own organic fruits. Freshly launched Australian website EarthFirst is the online eco-directory that makes being green easy, peddling everything from earth-friendly nail polish remover to safe house paint, organic restaurants and wine and even environmentally-conscious investments. Website director Sol Pandiella-McLeod first started EarthFirst out of…
Sunny weather is upon us and the bike track beckons – it’s the perfect time of year to get back on the saddle. Whether you live and breathe cycling or just want to learn more about eco-friendly transport, the GreenUps Bicycle Extravaganza is your ticket to an evening of two-wheeled fun. Join 400 fellow lycra…
If you’re in Year 12 and just about to finish school then you’re probably sick to death of your school uniform. In fact, you’re probably sick to death of school. But for many girls, school is an unattainable dream. In Sierra Leone for instance, only one in six girls attend high school. It doesn’t have…
Imagine for a moment dropping all your responsibilities right now, walking outside into a sunny courtyard with a cup of green tea, some sort of muffin (I’m going to go with… blueberry?) and one of the most inspiring new books of the season. We’re talking about Olivier Dupon’s The New Artisans: a beautifully designed and…
Sparkling wine, delicious pastries and acoustic summer music – now that sounds like a fine way to spend a sunny afternoon in Perth. The Secret Garden Party, a showcase of local eco-friendly and fair trade design, is on this weekend September 24th-25th featuring the likes of eco peko, Robin Gage and Angel Ms. Profits from…
We’re loving this bold new collection from Melbourne-based designer Neisha Smith. Using zero waste cutting methods, Neisha didn’t let a scrap of fabric go unsewn when crafting her new range of 30 one-off garments. Recently unveiled during a live fashion shoot at Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, Neisha’s delightfully-vibrant designs definitely aren’t ones for wallflowers.
Ahh, did we mention how much we love Fabled and True? (We did actually, back in Issue 8, but there’s no harm in reminding you). Handcrafted from recycled and vintage fabrics right here in Brisbane, designer Jaye Wolfe brings the whimsy of fairytales and picnics and endless springtime to life in her irresistibly girly creations….
Why, that would be lovely! As well tweaking kids’ curiosity, these bubbly bright organic tees from Canadian artist Drew Khan of Creative Director Clothing may just elicit a few drops of saliva. Drawing on his passion for printmaking and collage, Drew has playfully incorporated detachable parts into the designs, giving children the final say about…
Spring is in the air – and with it, of course, Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. Now in its 17th year, MSFW is about much more than just the catwalk, with events right across the city in celebration of design and creativity. The North Melbourne Market has long been a platform for independent designers with a…
Yes folks, it’s that time again – time to head into Brisbane City tonight for the next instalment of the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market! If you’ve been before, you’ll know just how fab this market is – and if it’s news to you, then do yourselves a favour and check it out! You’ll find an…
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