Author: Peppermint

  • Cuppa Cocktails

    We’re no strangers to curling up with a cup of hot tea on winter nights. And when the temperature rises, it’s a pitcher of grandma’s iced tea that’s our summer saviour. But next time the clock strikes tea time, why not try something a little different? Organic and Fairtrade-certified tea label Nature’s Cuppa have just…

  • A New Path Forward for TOMS

    Ethical footwear giants and pioneers of social enterprise, TOMS, have announced they will be walking a new business pathway in 2014. Building on the success of their ‘One for One’ model (which matches footwear purchases with donations of shoes to people in developing countries), TOMS are stepping up and committing to manufacture at least one…

  • Make AIFW Pozible For AARLI

    Upcycled streetwear and accessories brand AARLI has been invited to showcase at Australian Indigenous Fashion Week 2014 in Sydney – and founder Tegan Cowlishaw could do with some help! She’s launched a Pozible campaign to assist with the development of her latest collection so she can make the most of this exciting opportunity. AARLI designs…

  • Little Monsters

    Our children might be more spot on than we ever thought when they next say there’s monsters in their closet. A new report by Greenpeace East Asia has revealed a range of hazardous chemicals in children’s clothing and shoes by brands like Disney, Burberry and Primark. In fact, every brand of the 12 tested was…

  • Redress For Success

    Looking to revamp your wardrobe? We love this new initiative from Hong Kong-based NGO, Redress. The one-year Get Redressed challenge urges: “Redress it, don’t bin it,” and encourages you to think about the impact your wardrobe has on the environment. Every month Redress will set a new sustainable fashion theme, such as LBD, swapping, DIY and…

  • A Call to Action

    In the wake of the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh, the UK-based Ethical Fashion Forum promised to respond to the tragedy by launching a constructive and proactive industry response. They recently released the first draft of their Value Chain Call to Action, a comprehensive document compiled after months of liaising with members and industry professionals that…

  • Life of Luxury

    Proving that some of the most luxurious heritage fabrics often start life as utilitarian textiles, The Luxe Project takes baby carriers and ceremonial garments created by hill tribe communities in South-East Asia and transforms them into bags, homewares and artworks. Mother/daughter team Chutisa and Sharidan Bowman are the brains behind the business, searching out beautiful vintage hand-embroidery…