My very first article for Peppermint was a Penny for Your Thoughts on food. I love food, adore it. I spoke about navigating my way through the various moral, ethical and religious values around food. Top of my mind was palm oil. Palm oil, for the most part, is farmed on land which was forest….
Eco-couturier and friend of Peppermint Rachael Cassar is going to New York! At least she will be if she can raise the funds. Thanks to her talent and passion for creating couture fashion from recycled materials, Cassar is one of only seven emerging designers worldwide who has been chosen by New York Fashion Week to…
I love the words pop-up shop, but I love them even more when they’re sandwiched in the same sentence as vintage caravan, handmade jewellery, artisans, antiques and, well, actual sandwiches. A working collaboration between sisters (and Peppermint faves) Perpetual One and old yarns, Two Golden Hours pop-up shop will be open from 10am-4pm this coming…
This coming Sunday, as part of ongoing World Environment Day celebrations, the Gold Coast will again be playing host to the region’s largest environmental festival, Green Day Out. Last year’s success means 2011 is set to be huge, with their Little Green Dress fashion competition taking centre stage. The competition will see fashion designers creating…
Climate change naysayers, take note. When polar bears start hanging out in Sydney, there’s definitely something afoot with the weather. From today until June 10th, one particularly special bear will make its icy presence felt during Sydney’s Vivid Festival. British sculptor Mark Coreth has travelled the world with his Ice Bear Project, and is bringing…
If you’re lucky enough to be in Melbourne this evening, why not skip out on post-work drinks and instead join the refashioning fun for Future Fashion Now? Head on down to St Kilda Town Hall from 4pm where there’ll be fashion shows, a clothing swap (bring along three quality garments to participate) and workshops to…
Attention Brisbanites! Have you ever wanted to give silver smithing a shot? Felt like trying felting? What about woodturning or chutney-making? Or maybe you just want to splurge on some handmade goodies created by other crafters? If this all sounds like your cup of tea (which you can either drink, or use to dye material!),…
If you’re around in Melbourne town this Friday, why not lend a hand in building a traditional healthcare centre? No, we’re not suggesting you turn up to this event in your overalls, pushing a wheelbarrow and wielding a shovel. All you have to do is bring $10 (or more, if you’re feeling generous) to Bricks,…
Sukin have gone that small step further in their efforts to keep us all looking beautiful naturally. In support of the Keep Australia Beautiful campaign, they are donating $1 of all sales of their specially marked, limited edition Sukin Hydrating Body Lotion. Enriched with an infusion of aloe vera, nettle, horsetail and burdock combined with…
If you’re a new fashion designer or have a business that’s doing an excellent job in the eco field, INNOVATION 2011 wants to hear from you. The Ethical Fashion Forum competition seeks out and promotes inspirational emerging design talent and initiatives that have environmental and social benefits. Among other prizes, winners will receive international press…
For the last 12 months, the lovely Nina O’Brien from Brisbane eco label Kindling has been working at the Blue Sphere ethical clothing workshop in Hanoi Vietnam, helping with garment design, pattern-making and training staff. Nina has had a fabulous time working with this great team, however her time with Blue Sphere is nearing its…
Tuesday night we had the pleasure of having dinner with Neil Prentice at French restaurant, Libertine. The man himself is no different to some of his wines in that he’s not backwards in coming forwards. His robust character (the man, not the wine) complements Libertine’s mild-mannered chef and their food and wine enjoy a similar…