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From bosom buddies to ride-or-dies, friends make life better. Inspired by author Gabrielle Zevin’s book Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, we celebrate the iconic, fictional ‘bestie’ duos who remind us that love, even when messy, is always worth it.
The best gifts come with a story. We ask some of the makers behind the brands featured in this year’s Ethical Clothing Australia Mother’s Day Gift Guide to share a lesson from their mum, and how it shapes what they create today.
Feeling parched? Ever Vessel’s mission is to make hydration a sustainable affair. Now, they’re adding a bit of flair to their collection of easy-to-clean water bottles, collaborating with artists to add joy into the everyday pour.
Handcrafted on the NSW North Coast, Ruco Paints brings sustainability and artistry together through vegan paints, refillable ceramic pots and small-batch colour runs. Founder Marlena Taylor shares why ‘living a making’ matters.
Fancy an intentional refresh of the knicknacks and heirlooms you surround yourself with, at home or in your shopfront? The Life Instyle team share their insights about the design shifts, materials and values-led brands shaping what’s next and best.

We all do it: fire up the car for a 5-minute drive to pick up groceries, drop off sewing supplies, or run a quick errand…

Here’s a question: who decided that natural fibres aren’t a great fit in activewear? For Geraldton mum-of-four Jade Payne, that question became paramount after a…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And around here, that means mindful spending and meaningful gifts that last. Sure, this approach requires a…

When the algorithm gods reward dance trends over hand-thrown ceramics, and building a website feels more stressful than a tax return, where’s a maker to…

Australian Made Size Inclusive • Resale or Buyback Scheme • Organic Fair Trade Rentals • LGBTIQA+ Owned Socially Responsible Packaging Initiatives • Climate Neutral Preloved or Vintage • First Nations Women-Led or Owned Gender Neutral • Handmade  Vegan Recycled Materials Upcycled Materials Sustainable Materials • 

Handmade  Vegan Recycled Materials Upcycled Materials Sustainable Materials •  Australian Made Size Inclusive • Resale or Buyback Scheme • Organic Fair Trade Rentals •  LGBTIQA+ Owned Socially Responsible Packaging Initiatives • Climate Neutral Preloved or Vintage • First Nations Women-Led or Owned Gender Neutral • 

LGBTIQA+ Owned • Socially Responsible Packaging Initiatives • Climate Neutral Preloved or Vintage • First Nations Women-Led or Owned Gender Neutral • Handmade  Vegan Recycled Materials Upcycled Materials Sustainable Materials • Australian Made Size Inclusive • Resale or Buyback Scheme • Organic Fair Trade • Rentals •  

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