“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” – Aristotle It is during Australia’s nationwide bushfires, amongst the loss, sadness, despair and anger, that we have also seen people and communities come together to help and support victims, affected communities, firefighters and emergency personnel. Some individuals are using their...
Over the past few years, fashion consumers have become increasingly aware of the negative impacts of their purchasing choices on the environment. The more aware people are of the effects of their over-reliance on fast fashion, the more likely they are to slow down and make more sustainable fashion choices. About 150 fashion brands signed the...
It’s hardly news that our consistent over-consumption of fashion is putting strain on the planet. Due to its contribution to pollution, resource depletion and greenhouse gas emissions, fashion is considered one of the most environmentally harmful industries in the world. Constant production also contributed to creating a working environment of modern slavery, where workers are...
At the beginning of last season, you might have noticed something different in your social media feeds. The hashtag #SecondHandSeptember, initiated by anti-poverty charity Oxfam, took over Instagram and to a certain extent, Twitter, to celebrate the many advantages of second-hand style. Celebrated by fashion tastemakers and ethical-living advocates, #SecondHandSeptember encouraged style lovers to dedicate...
Ethiopia is the fastest growing economy in Africa and since 2010, reportedly one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Despite this progress, however, it’s still one of the poorest nations with a per capita income of just US$790, and its capital Addis Ababa, faces many poverty-led social problems; including human exploitation and the...
No matter how well you look after them, the wear and tear nature of using a pair of runners means eventually they will need to be replaced. With some new sporty kicks released this year, we’ve pulled together some that still transcend the requirements for the gym to take you to Sunday morning walk and...
Being surrounded by trendy, shiny things can be intoxicating since it seems in our marrow to crave something new. Cool toys, those must-have shoes or interesting experiences when dangled in front of us, has our pleasure senses on high alert; a behavior we may have learnt as children as our own parents tried to motivate...
The global clamoring for sustainable fashion has been on a steady increase for quite some time, and as this year draws to a close, 2019 has marked some of the greatest sustainable practices in the fashion industry across the world. The idea of sustainable fashion encompasses a lot more than the designs and textiles themselves...
As gift-giving season approaches, many of us will find at least one or a couple of vegans among the people you’re planning to buy gifts for. New figures show that the number of vegans in Australia alone has risen to 2.5 million people, meaning that more and more people are interested not only in vegan...
Ethical fashion is somewhat like an umbrella term that covers a range of issues such as working conditions, exploitation, fair trade, sustainable production, the environment, or animal welfare in relation to a fashion item, its design, production and retail. Ethical activewear generally refers to clothing designed for workouts or physical exercise, and (depending on the...
As temperatures begin to soar and you start to make plans to whisk away to hideaway beach houses or tropical island locations, you’ll want to bring a bikini with you that’s fit for the idyllic surroundings – and I’ve got just the sustainable swimwear brand for you. On the surface, you wouldn’t know Isla In...
Christmas is one of the most popular times to propose, so whether you’re researching the latest styles because you are waiting for that special someone to pop the big question, or you’re just curious and want to treat yourself to the ultimate luxury gift, now is the time to think more deeply about where the...