Dashing through the mall… with a last-minute list to slay… Yep, Christmas is almost here, and you’re scrambling to fill the naughty and nice list, right? This time of year sparks a frenzy of sales, an estimated 650kg of carbon dioxide per person and of course the accompanying burgeoning landfill (with some estimates saying we…
It’s that time of year again. The car parks are full, the store shelves are being emptied and after the whirlwind that was 2020, we are keen to celebrate with those we love the most. A consistent message we’ve communicated this year is the importance of kindness (have you nominated someone in our latest initiative…
Shining a light on the incredible Indigenous fashion and design talent we have in our country, First Nations Fashion + Design (FNFD) is a new not-for-profit industry body supporting and encouraging the growth of First Nations Peoples within the industry. “It is the aim of FNFD to support self-determination and provide opportunities and educational pathways…
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and we’re sweating into our linen jumpsuits – oh yes, summer’s officially here. As we approach the holiday season, we realise the usual frivolity will be significantly subdued for many of us. But that doesn’t mean this year’s celebrations should suffer. Whether you’re having people over for…
Australia is not on course to meet its Paris Accord climate action commitments within the next nine years, one of our leading climate experts has warned. Professor Mark Howden, Director of the Climate Change Institute at the Australian National University, spoke out this month about the impending deadline, urging leadership to reconsider its stance on…
What can we say about 2020 that hasn’t already been said? It’s a year that will no doubt stay with us long after it ends. But out of the darkness comes light and with it a gorgeous new sustainable label from designers Geraldine Nortje and Kate Kozak of Seaside Tones. Pairing bold prints with natural…
For over 65 years the iconic children’s book character of Miffy has captured our hearts and minds, inspiring us to live a life filled with art and joy. First created by Dick Bruna in 1955 as a bedtime story for his son, to celebrate the legacy of the little white rabbit, and the Dutch illustrator…
Three cheers for our summer issue featuring three beautiful and hopeful covers, created in partnership with some of our fave artists! Our bright and lovely Summer Issue 48 has arrived in all its hopeful glory and we couldn’t be more excited! This time around, there’s not just one but three (yessss!) special-edition covers featuring artwork…
World Kindness Day is here again, shining a light on the good deeds in our communities that bind us together. So what better day could there be to launch our brand-new initiative – The Kindness Cup! ??? Created in partnership with our friends at Bank Australia, we’d love you to help us celebrate the little acts…
It’s time to take back your tins, brush off your bottles, clean out your cans and empty those egg cartons! Instead of retiring these common household items to the recycling bin, to celebrate National Recycling Week this week, we’re cycling back to Issue 24 to get inspired by some simple-yet-stylish DIYs so you can turn…
When it comes to living a more ethical and sustainable life, sometimes you’ve gotta put your money where your mouth is — literally. But talk is cheap and finance fickle, so in this four-part online series on ethical money, created in collaboration with our friends at Bank Australia, we’ve balanced the books so you can…
Do your favourite fashion brands step up to the challenge in times of adversity, or do they crumble? The COVID Fashion Report, a special edition of the Ethical Fashion Report, has the answers. Published last week, the report was produced by Baptist World Aid Australia and Tearfund New Zealand – the same research team behind…