When I was a teen, shopping for clothes was extremely hard being that I was underweight and short. I wasn’t the only one getting frustrated; my mom was having a hard time choosing outfits for me too. What was more embarrassing was seeing the retail assistants snicker. It was harmless, really. I wasn’t offended but...
There is a big misconception that ethical fashion is expensive. While there are some ethical brands with high price tags that only luxury-conscious shoppers can afford, there are others who aim to make stylish ethical fashion accessible to all conscious consumers. Cue, Dorsu. This small business designs and ethically produces men’s and women’s collections of...
Back when I was an undergraduate law student, and even though I was the son of a Judge who had worked for the government all his life, I decided that I wouldn’t work for my government, a decision I have stood by to date. There were two major reasons for this stance; the first was...
Thanks to the wonderful team at The Green Street Collective who have kindly sponsored this giveaway, we’re giving one lucky person a chance to win a ticket to the 2019 Australian Circular Fashion Conference (ACFC) one-day event on March 21st in Melbourne valued at $290. International and local speakers and sustainability experts: Tim Loftus, Sustainable...
Most of us weren’t raised to be eco-conscious and particularly when it comes to our wardrobes. Same goes for ethics; it doesn’t seem a priority when we’re on a shopping spree. The hidden side of fast fashion – pollution, forced labor, exploitation, chemical exposure, health and safety concerns, low wages, waste – has been dwarfed...
Manila, Philippines: Historically, new fashion trends were introduced every season but this system has drastically changed. Nowadays, collections are produced and released to the market on a weekly basis; thus the birth of fast fashion. Fast fashion is the rapid production of inexpensive clothing by mass-market retailers. These collections are usually based on fashion trends,...
New to this whole ethical fashion thing? Welcome. I was once new too. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be feeling conflicted, confused, and overwhelmed with information. The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters in the world, and it can feel pretty devastating to hear that humans have caused this catastrophic destruction through...
Like all success stories, Ingle & Rhode was brought to life because of a personal frustration, in this case: purchasing ethical engagement rings. Back in 2006, it was rare to get an honest answer from a jeweller when asking the questions “where are these diamonds from?”, or “under what conditions was the piece of jewellery...
I’ve got to admit, I’m a big fan of clothes that I can wear to work but also sit in bed and eat five croissants in. It’s a careful balance between feeling good and also physically feeling comfortable. We spent a lot of time in clothing (well, most of us), therefore shouldn’t we be in...
Building a sustainable and ethical wardrobe can seem daunting but after a decade of educating people on building better consumer habits and hearing about their successes in making the switch, I’m here to tell you it’s super easy if you know how (trust me on this, I’ve been talking about sustainability in fashion since 2008!)....
TAMGA Designs is a Canada-based but global fashion label launched in 2014 on the back of the Rana Plaza tragedy. Known for their bright and colourful collections featuring exclusive hand drawn prints, has just released their newest collection ‘Tropika’ – and what an amazing collection it is! Filled with eye-catching maxi dresses, long wrap-style skirts,...
Even the most minimal among us appreciate the artistry behind a piece of fine jewelry; it’s expressive and personal. I don’t have a lot of jewelry, but every piece has a story, and it’s incredibly important to me that my pieces are made by well-paid artisans and of ethically sourced materials. So, that pretty much...