You’ve seen them on the pages of Peppermint, now Kuwaii‘s candy coloured, made-in-Melbourne womenswear can be fawned over in the flesh at their new flagship store in Melbourne Cathedral Arcade (the former brick-and-mortar home of Alice Euphemia). A sister store to their Brunswick abode, Kuwaii’s delightfully paired-back shop interior houses a selection of designers plus their own colourful range of womenswear, accessories…
A hint of blusher here, a splash of bright red lipstick there: makeup is a much-loved part of many of our beauty cabinets, and can be a fun tool for self expression or creating a bold new look. But it’s also sometimes used as a way to present a ‘perfect’ front to the world, or…
A picture says a thousand words – and it’s Melbourne’s turn to speak up! Now in its third year, Colour Box Studio’s Disposable Camera Project is matching old-school photography with people power to capture a day in the life of urban Victoria. Register online as a participant in this year’s project and come September 20, you’ll…
If you’re used to wearing your values on your sleeve, try displaying them somewhere slightly more unusual with this new collaboration between NZ-made Thunderpants and cruelty-free brand Fry’s Family Foods – the first in Thunderpants’ new ‘Philanthropants’ series! These limited edition undies are made from organic cotton and are handprinted with various peas-related puns (‘Give peas…
Attention, Melbournites! This Sunday 24 August is the very first Karibu Markets, a fair trade, ethical and sustainable market place that will be held on the fourth Sunday of every month from 26 October. They’ll showcase a range of products from fair trade companies, from clothing, crafts and coffee to food and live music. Founder Emily…
Organic cotton may represent a tiny share of the world’s total cotton crop – last measured at just 0.7% according to the Textile Exchange – but that still equates to more than 700,000 metric tons of fibre being harvested every year. These days there are no shortage of buyers for organic cotton, and with the…
Winter might be waning, but it’s still just cold enough to cosy yourself up in some winter woollies – and socially conscious knitwear company Gudrun & Gudrun have just the thing to keep you warm. Owned by two women from the Faroe Islands, which sit between Iceland and Norway in the North Atlantic, Gudrun &…
Certified Organic Australian skincare brand Vanessa Megan is a true labour of love – springing from founder Vanessa Gray’s passion for creating her own chemical-free products. Started in her kitchen in 2001, the range is now available around Australia and internationally. We spoke to Vanessa about inspiration, DIY beauty and the things she’s learnt since the arrival…
Since we first spotlighted designer Tess Freund and her home-grown label in Issue 22, things have certainly been busy over at Monkey & Mum HQ. Until now, Tess has been designing and making her baby-friendly jewellery in a small Brisbane studio, but with demand steadily growing, she has decided to expand her business and partner…
Known for their boxy tees and signature oversized smock dresses, New York’s State the Label are all about easy-to-wear, ready-to-go sustainable fashion. Now Adrienne Antonson, State’s founder and designer, is putting that philosophy to the test as she takes up an artist’s residency at Portland’s Museum of Contemporary Craft. With just a few basic sewing supplies on…
Whoever said knits are only for winter obviously hadn’t set eyes on The Carmen, a limited edition Merino dress created by designers Kaylene Milner and Carmen Hamilton. “Slow-fashion means I can create artisanal garments, designed to be worn and cherished year after year. I love how a single yarn can create a beautiful garment,” Kaylene says…
As we count down the final days of Plastic Free July, it’s time for anyone who accepted this year’s challenge to reflect on the triumphs and dilemmas of a life without the often-hard-to-avoid conveniences of shopping bags, cling wrap and disposable packaging. If you didn’t take the pledge, remember there’s always a great wealth of information…
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