A scrap of heirloom fabric here, a pressed flower there – do you ever look at a seemingly simple collage or a perfectly positioned flat lay and wonder just how do they do that? Local collective gather :: create believe our inner artist shouldn’t be relegated to the pages of Pinterest, and are helping people from…
Already setting your sights on next season’s fashion hits? Antipodean label Ovna Ovich are based over in Auckland, and recently caught our eye at their first runway showcase for Clean Cut. Their next capsule collection, titled Construct, might be cut for summer, but we love the wintry, monotone palette of steely greys and glassy greens….
Get ready to lose yourself in an evening of good tunes for a great cause! Melbourne’s ‘Lost Children Found‘ event on Thursday 3 July aims to raise money for the building of a rescue centre (a nursery and boarding school) for street kids from the slum communities of Nakuru, Kenya. Organised by The Lost Children’s…
Last Sunday we took part in the annual Brisbane City Council Green Heart Fair at Chermside, showing off our latest issue with the gorgeous Lily Cole on the cover (What?! You haven’t seen it yet? Pop on down to your local newsagent quick sticks!). Joining us in our fabulous bell tent (supplied by Lotus Belle…
It’s an online wonderland of handmade goodies and DIY supplies, but did you know that Etsy also comes to life once in a while through crafty events all over the world? Australia’s next Etsy Craft Party is happening this Friday from 3pm, with the friendly folks at West Elm on Melbourne’s Chapel Street kindly offering up their digs…
If there’s one woman who’s passionate about protecting the beautiful and biodiverse planet we live on, it’s the internationally renowned conservationist and humanitarian Dr Jane Goodall. To celebrate World Environment Day and Jane’s Australian tour, we’re giving away a double pass to her show at Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast at 2pm this Sunday 8…
Winter chills may make you feel like holing up with some hot chocolate and a DVD box set, but it’s also a great time of year to embrace your inner artist. Colourbox Studio in Melbourne has several workshops for indoor types who still like to get their hands kind of dirty – or colourful, at…
Desert Designs are world renowned for their fusion of indigenous art and contemporary garment making – and now the Sydney-based design house are channeling sustainable fashion like never before for an exclusive new capsule collection. Inspired by their recent appearance on the Clean Cut Runway at MBFWA 2014, the aptly named Collector’s Collection has seen Desert…
Fancy getting up close and personal with Peppermint and some of the ethical and eco fashion brands we love? If you’re in Brisbane then head on down to our tent at the annual Green Heart Fair in Brigade Park, Chermside this Sunday 1st June from 9am – 2pm for a day of fair fashion and…
Half the world menstruates, yet it’s a subject that’s rarely discussed in the media (with many publications refusing to cover any stories remotely related to that ‘time of the month’). In some cultures around the world, menstruation is so taboo that it isn’t talked about within individual families, communities or schools – making it difficult…
We love jewellery company Ernest and Joe‘s dainty designs and pretty pieces almost as much as we love the fact that they’re all handmade in a cosy back shed in Geelong, Victoria, by mother and daughter duo Sally and Mia. This crafty pair use 100% recycled Australian sterling silver, and their products are entirely hand-cut,…
When it comes to dining out, most of us are more than familiar with the concept of sharing plates. But did you know there are more and more cafes, bars and restaurants popping up all over the country who are also sharing profits and skills to make a difference in their communities? Read on for…