We all know the damage fast fashion does to both people and planet – someone, somewhere is always paying the true cost of that bargainous shirt we’re encouraged to wear once and throw away. With all of us in the industry – yep, as consumers/wearers of clothes we’re right in there – bearing responsibility for…
Oxfam worker Kate Bensen recently spent time in Nepal, meeting women who make some of the fair trade products sold in Oxfam stores. Here, at the start of Fairtrade Fortnight, she shares her story of seeing firsthand the life-altering difference of trading fairly. Driving through the streets of Kathmandu four years on from the devastating…
We’re rounding out Plastic Free July with a recipe that embraces no-waste living with gusto – imploring you to use every last scrap in your fridge. It’s taken from the excellent ‘Low Tox Life‘ by Alexx Stuart, which has all manner of tips for avoiding wastage and all that pesky plastic – in this case,…
We all need a little help when it comes to cutting down our waste, and this Plastic Free July we’re continuing to share top tips from some of the very best names in the game! On that note, here’s why and how we should all be checking out what we chuck out – taken from…
Have you sewn yourself this season’s hottest trouser shape yet – the wide-leg pant? This cute version (above) of our latest free pattern is from our lovely friends at The Fabric Store, who have a helpful review of the pattern over on their website. While you’re there, make sure you have a nosy at their fun…
Did you know the calendar of the South West’s Nyoongar people includes six different seasons? Birak, Bunuru, Djeran, Makuru, Djilba and Kambarang all reflect the changes in the natural world that come with the passing of time over a year, and each is traditionally used as a guide to what to harvest and where to move…
We love op shopping, you love op shopping, we all love op shopping, right?! For Hannah Klose, aka the gal behind Never Ever Pay Retail, op shopping’s an all-consuming passion – and she’s on a one-woman mission to prove we can find everything we’ll ever need down at our local thrifty. Luckily for us, Hannah’s here…
If you love vintage frocks and you can get to Brissie from now until 19 August, we recommend you make a beeline for Old Government House, where you can see exquisite bridal gowns from costume designer Marion Boyce’s personal collection. Developed in conjunction with QUT, The Bowerbird and the Bride features 45 dresses dating from…
As CIAF kicks off again this Thursday evening, top art collectors from across the country converge on Cairns to soak up the sights and sounds of this celebration of world-class Indigenous art, design and fashion. In the build-up to the launch, we caught up with designer Simone Arnol – co-curator of this year’s fashion performance…
In case you missed it, the War On Waste took out the gong for Most Outstanding Documentary at this year’s Logies. For the full low-down on what presenter Craig Reucassel wore to the awards (CLUE: it ties in nicely with the doco series) here’s Clare Press with the details. Landfill fashion is rarely out of…
Happy Plastic Free July! In the month where we try extra hard to give plastic the heave-ho for good, we’re featuring some highly practical tips from authors who have excellent things to say on the subject. Without further ado, here’s an extract on how to kick-off a low plastic habit – taken from the awesome…
We must confess we look forward to winter each year – not just for the idea of drinking steaming cups of tea by a fireplace, but also for the chance to envelop our cold bones in as many snug layers as possible. Turtleneck under a jumper under a jacket — yes please! And don’t forget…
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