A Fondest Farewell

It’s with great sadness that we share the news that NZ sustainable fashion leaders Starfish will be closing their doors after 20 years of beautiful...

Safety for Bangladesh

After weeks of petition and public pressure, Peppermint today celebrates the news that clothing giants H&M and Zara have made momentous steps towards improving worker...

Send A Message

In the wake of the tragic incidents in Bangladesh’s garment industry, international sportswear giant Adidas has stepped up efforts to improve labour conditions for workers....

Eco Fashion Week Vancouver

It was only fitting that the sixth edition of Eco Fashion Week Vancouver was held during Earth Week celebrations – and we’re envious of the...

Exchange for Change

If you’re seeking some new pieces for your winter wardrobe and would prefer to do so in a more meaningful way than a visit to...

Tragedy in Bangladesh

The fallout from Wednesday’s garment factory collapse in Bangladesh continues, with nearly 1000 people feared dead and many more seriously injured in what is the...

Ethical Fashion Pops Up

A small but notable group of ethically accredited fashion labels like Ginger & Smart and Roopa Pemmaraju showed their dashing designs at MBFWA in Sydney...

Look Good, Do Good

The motto of new online store Helpsy, ‘Look Good, Do Good’, really sums it all up. It aims to challenge the misconception that ethical fashion...

Hope is All You Need

‘Hope is contagious…[pass it on]’ is the mantra behind Band4Hope: a movement of pay-it-forward copper and zinc wristbands ethically handcrafted in Zimbabwe and inspired by...

Designer Denim

When you think about versatile fabrics, denim might not be the first one that comes to mind, but pioneers of sustainable children’s fashion Jake &...

The New Fashion Capital

Canberra proves it’s not all about politics by announcing FashFest: a four night showcase of Canberra’s fashion talent to be held May 1st-4th. The festival...

Chime for Change

It may have recently ‘gone green’ on the red carpet, but behind the scenes, Gucci has been busily working on a new social justice initiative....