Need a responsibly made hoodie or sweater to throw over your ethical tee or yoga crop top, but you’re on a strict budget and finding it hard to locate one? Considered searching for a second hand one but not interested in going thrift shopping to get it or investing precious time to the cause? That’s...
Each day we field lots of questions, many of them centre around where to buy specific ethical and sustainable items. Now the other day we received this comment on our post about sneakers and runners: “It would be really helpful if the article included info about the shoes’ utility for athletic activity. I’m not sure...
We’re going to assume that you’re on this page because you’re a proud American keen to support local designers and fashion brands to help strengthen the American rag trade. From ethically-produced underwear to resort wear and everything in between, these eco-conscious brands are 100% ethically American made (and most of them are American owned!). 1....
You’ve landed on this page because you’re after eco-friendly and ethically produced sports bras that you can feel good about purchasing whilst having peace of mind knowing your boobs are supported as you workout. We hope this curated list of ethical sports bras helps save you time on the shopping front, so you have more...
You’re on this page because you’re after super cool, comfy, sustainable socks but don’t have time to be surfing all over the net to find them. You’ve come to the right place then. We’ve curated a list of eco-friendly and ethical brands that offer cute, stylish, patterned socks that you’ll love. They also make the perfect...
One of the biggest barriers to ethical consumption is the price of responsibly-made and sustainable products. We’ve covered this issue in great detail over the years, most recently our post, “Sustainable Living: Is It Just For Rich People?” ignited a great discussion on Instagram. While we absolutely understand the many reasons for why ethical goods...
In an increasingly globalised world, it’s becoming more difficult to have any connection with the maker of any of our products. That’s why, there is nothing more beautiful than a piece of jewellery that’s been lovingly handmade by someone. Many people often believe that handmade means expensive, which isn’t necessarily true. Yes a machine is...
This article was originally published on The Conversation. Author: Jessica Pallant, Lecturer in Marketing, Swinburne University of Technology and Sean Sands, Associate Professor of Marketing, Swinburne University of Technology How could you go from winning awards for “Store Design of The Year” and “Best Shoe Ever” to selling nothing? In 2009 the Australian startup Shoes of Prey...
I sometimes dread shopping. From struggling to imagine an interesting shirt gracing my favorite sustainable lifestyle blogger on my body to the frustration of thrifting when nothing fits right, it’s stressful. There are significantly fewer options for stylish clothes if you want sustainable and ethical options and have a body that is outside the Instagram...
We receive many wonderful emails, messages, comments and constructive criticisms each week from our readers for which we are extremely thankful. An email recently landed in our inbox from a reader named Tammy, who shared about an online sustainable fashion short course that she had recently completed: I have a huge passion for Ethical Sourcing...
New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) 2018 has been and gone, and I feel kind of like I’ve been hit by a bus, but a very beautiful sparkly one. I came in one end armed with glass jars of pumpkin soup, zero waste scones, and homemade muesli bars. I popped out the other end with greasy...
You may have seen the iconic oversized hat designs of luxury resort label Sarah J Curtis on the heads of Australian celebrities and influencers but there is more to her collections than just a pretty accessory. Founded in 2013 by namesake designer Sarah Curtis after being diagnosed with melanoma when pregnant with her second child,...