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Artist Claire Ritchie Talks Influences, Gardening and Studio Essentials

If you happen to have come across Claire Ritchie’s joyful, feel-good illustrations, then it will come as no surprise to learn that this creator of...

Creative Escape: Designer Carlie Ballard’s Guide to the Central Coast

Offering up glorious scenery in all seasons, NSW’s Central Coast is particularly appealing in the springtime, when the great outdoors beckon with leafy bike rides,...

Dangerous Females Fundraising Runway: Fashion, Fun & All The Feels

Seeking to contribute to a good cause, indulge in creativity, connection and community, and you’d like it served with a side of avo toast and...

Clean + Conscious Awards Winners: The Best Serums, Swimmers and Snacks For A Green Glow Up

If you’re in the market for zero-waste skincare, tried-and-trusted period products, disposable nappies, ethically produced chocolate – ALL of the things – then might we...

Country to Couture: Fashion As A Celebration Of Culture And Creativity

Two sold-out shows, 20 collections and 60,000 years of culture woven together with modern innovation; the stunning spectacle that was Country to Couture stormed down...

Join The Repair Revolution With These Stylish & Durable Textile Mending Patches

Meet Sophie and Megan Dyring, the sisters who turned a wardrobe malfunction into a nifty solution – beautifully designed textile repair patches that help to...

7 Acts of Everyday Activism to Drive Change in Modern Times

Global warming, plastic pollution, societal inequality, female education in the developing world, the plight of asylum seekers, animal rights – whatever you’re passionate about, there’s...

Comfortable, Colourful, Cowboy! Upcycled Style With Arizona-Based Francisco Diaz

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Francisco Diaz (@CiscoSews) is a multidisciplinary artist, designer and sewist with a focus on upcycling. Through their style posts and eponymous...

The Major Labels Leading the Charge on Renewables (It’s Not Who You Expect)

In truth, the facts are pretty dire when it comes to Big Fashion’s use of renewable energy. But it’s not all bad news. For starters,...

Horticulture for Happiness: 5 Ways To Benefit From The Power Of Plants

Ever since the Persians began creating pleasure gardens back in 500 BC to indulge their senses through beauty, fragrance and sound, the therapeutic benefits of...

Forget the Dishes! Put Your Tea Towels to Work With These Crafty Upcycles

If you’ve been following us over the past few weeks, you know we’re already knee-deep in thrifted-goods upcycling projects (see: preloved blanket remakes and vintage-tablecloth...

The Waste-Free Kitchen: 6 Recipes From Scrap-Buster Alex Elliott-Howery

Despite knowing we need to reduce our food waste, we all sometimes end up with ingredients that leave us stumped. For Issue 44, Alex Elliott-Howery...

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