Meet Your Maker: DIY Couture

Some you may be familiar with the euphoric sense of accomplishment (and sometimes frustration!) of making your very own garment. For those of you who...

It’s up to you, NY, NY…

Eco-couturier and friend of Peppermint Rachael Cassar is going to New York! At least she will be if she can raise the funds. Thanks to...

Green Day Out Festival

This coming Sunday, as part of ongoing World Environment Day celebrations, the Gold Coast will again be playing host to the region’s largest environmental festival,...

Future Fashion Now

If you’re lucky enough to be in Melbourne this evening, why not skip out on post-work drinks and instead join the refashioning fun for Future...

Silent Sundays

Exciting news on the fashion front! Our lovely cover girl from Issue 3, Rhiannon Leifheit of Liebemarlene Vintage, has been quietly collaborating with photographer Jamie...

Ethical Fashion Forum 2011

If you’re a new fashion designer or have a business that’s doing an excellent job in the eco field, INNOVATION 2011 wants to hear from...

Ultimate Ethical Design Job

For the last 12 months, the lovely Nina O’Brien from Brisbane eco label Kindling has been working at the Blue Sphere ethical clothing workshop in...

Fashion for a Fairer Future

In the spirit of Fair Trade Fortnight, The QLD Fair Trade Collective has teamed up with QUT’s new sustainable fashion hub, The Stitchery, to bring...

RAFW: Style With Substance

It’s over, but we’re all still reeling. Rosemount Australian Fashion Week was held at the overseas passenger terminal on Sydney harbour, just across the water...

Show Off Your Swap

Fair Trade Fortnight is upon us, and here in the Peppermint office we’re coming up with different ways to get involved. Thankfully, there are hundreds...

App App and Away

Although the hunt for secret, hidden shopping treasures is usually the best part, a few hints every now and then are always welcome. Enter Designer...

Garage Sale Trail

If your wardrobe’s overstuffed, your spare room imprisoned by boxes, and your car is now the only thing providing much needed storage space, then we...