From schoolgirl to sophisticate, from cottage-core to Parisian city slicker, we are obsessed with the sheer versatility of the Peppermint Milton Pinafore, created in collaboration with Delphine Colbeau from Just Patterns. Its deep V bodice and fit-and-flare A-line skirt make it stand out from traditional pinny silhouettes, while its back button closures and straps, which…
Have you set yourself any sewing goals for 2022? Perhaps this is the year you conquer knits, expand into pattern drafting or just tackle your fabric stash. Theoretically you can take stock and set intentions for yourself at any time of year but it’s far more fun to do it with a little bit of…
As we approach 26 January, Anaiwan writer Nick Harvey-Doyle reflects on the importance of loudly denouncing the day of “celebration”…
Celebrating all those who continue to fight for an intersectional, sustainable future, Transitions Film Festival returns in 2022, continuing to inspire hope for a better world. The festival will feature a selection of shorts, features and documentaries about the social, environmental and technological challenges facing us all – and the stories of those fighting for…
Ah, the humble core of the toilet roll. Crisp cardboard, sturdy in shape, convenient in size and abundant in houses. Is it any wonder that the internet is awash with people exploring new and interesting ways to reuse the roll in their crafty pursuits? We all hear the siren call of these eminently recyclable tubes…
Is there anything better than receiving a compliment from a friend about a new dress and replying, “Thanks, it has pockets”? Maybe only…
Approximately 95 million photos and videos are shared on Instagram every single day. It’s a mind-boggling statistic that…
It’s summer time! At least in the southern hemisphere anyways. While those of you in the north may be shivering your ways through a winter wonderland, we here at Peppermint HQ are feeling Seriously Sweaty and more than a little steamy. It’s at times like these our minds wander back to seasonally suitable staples from…
Hi friends – Kelley (founder and editor-in-chief of Peppermint) here. ? As the year that was 2021 wraps up (I want to say thank goodness, but at this rate 2022 doesn’t exactly appear to be starting off on the right foot), I’ve been reflecting on some of the good things that did happen over the…
Featuring a diverse range of bodies has always been a central part of Peppermint’s ethos. Pick up any issue and we hope you’ll find within its pages a reflection of what the world truly looks like: a mix of bodies, faces, ages, races. But to create the cover for Issue 52, our team wanted to…
As the 24-hour news cycle ticks along bringing seemingly never ending doom and gloom, it can be tempting to stick your head in the sand and block out all the case numbers, lives lost, lockdowns, tragedies and climate inaction. But let’s forget about that, for just a moment, to celebrate some of the good things…
Can you believe we’ve almost seen the end of 2021? And what a year it has been. From plant styling and Swedish death cleaning to #FreeBritney and a whole lot of television – it’s been a lot and we’ve had a hoot documenting it all through this column. To mark the festive season, we’ve decided…