At the risk of stating the obvious, the clothes we wear matter. And not just in the sense of sartorial splendour and self-expression, but for those across the supply chain and beyond working towards a more sustainable fashion future. To celebrate these creatives putting people and planet first, we’re introducing a new digital series called…
In a first for the 26-year-old event, Australian Fashion Week will have a dedicated runway show for size-inclusive clothing this week. Staged by Chelsea Bonner, former model and CEO of size-inclusive modelling agency Bella Management, and featuring six local designers, each with a size range that extends beyond a size 20, the runway comes after…
The Finders Keepers markets are swinging their doors back open in STYLE in 2022! The Brisbane/Meanjin Autumn Winter Market is set to take place across three glorious days, kicking off on Friday 20 May. The Exhibition Building of the scenic Brisbane Showgrounds will be full of good vibes, delicious food and a gloriously reopened bar…
Like many sewing movements, Me-Made May had its genesis in personal experience. Created by sewing teacher and writer Zoe Edwards, the month-long celebration of making has now become a global phenomenon. How did Me-Made May begin? The me-made challenges began back in 2010 when I was living in Barcelona. Initially, it was a personal challenge…
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, maybe you’re hesitant to wade into the blatant disposable consumerism of novelty mugs and cheap bath bombs. Maybe you’ve just forgotten to buy a present altogether. Never fear! Why not make her something handmade instead?! After all, your mother may have been one of the first people to…
Wiradjuri, Ngemba and Paakantji writer Gemma Pol reflects on the power and passion…
Today, 29 April, is National Zipper Day in the US – a beloved and, obviously, well-known holiday where we all take a second to think about the humble zipper and how much it does (and undoes) for us everyday. Like many modern inventions, the zipper does not have a simple history with a single inventor…
Feeling heavy about the state of the world? It seems Mindful in May has arrived at the perfect time as we approach the year’s mid-point, encouraging those of us feeling frazzled to take stock and breathe deep. But is mindfulness more than a fad? How can it help shield us from the trauma of our…
Leaning into the incredible influence of people power, local natural ingredient store earthYARD has launched a new initiative called the One Good Thing fund. Distributed annually across nine nominated charities and initiatives, the fund will see $1 from every order – both historically and now moving forward – donated. “If we can all do just…
Humanity still has time to arrest catastrophic global warming – and has the tools to do so quickly and cheaply…
Brisbane Street Art Festival will return to the River City next month, serving up a smorgasbord of public murals, installations, art events and workshops. Running from 7–22 May throughout the city and based out of Superordinary Northshore, the program is the festival’s largest yet, and will see Brisbane transform through a kaleidoscope of creative expression. …
After what felt almost like an eternity (1092 days to be exact), the iconic Byron Bay Bluesfest was resurrected this past Easter weekend showcasing some truly world-class musical talent and signalling somewhat of a return to normality for the music industry. But aside from the music (duh) and joyous humanity that shone perhaps even brighter…