The Fashion Advocate Melbourne fashion blog and Australian made ethical design fashion boutique

Virtual shopping, contactless at-home fittings and positive vibes; that's how The Fashion Advocate is tackling COVID-19 Australian fashion online

We’re throwing positivity like confetti around our Hampton pop up to get through this COVID-19 mess

March 30, 2020Claire Goldsworthy2 comments

In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing styling videos, virtual shopping tours and designer interviews to help you stay connected and be part of our positive-vibe-filled pink pop up.

The Fashion Advocate ethical and sustainable fashion blog climate crisis discussion

When many are throwing fashion under the climate crisis bus, it's important to remember: it's not about boycotting, it's about buying better

January 22, 2020Claire Goldsworthy

I don’t want to give up fashion and I don't want you to either. I want to inspire you to buy ethical fashion and sustainable fashion, and instead of boycotting fashion,...

The Fashion Advocate The Fabric Social ethical and sustainable womens fashion

Slow fashion brands need sales to survive, not just moral support and Instagram likes

September 20, 2019Claire Goldsworthy1 comment

The Fabric Social operated for five years as a fashion label, creating incredible partnerships and relationships in the process, but social media support and the encouragement from friends and family weren't enough.

An open letter to Instagram from a small business trying to change the world

June 25, 2019Claire Goldsworthy2 comments

While you've been busy trying to find new ways to charge the people who use you, we've all been busy trying to find new ways to positively change the world....

Do people care about ethical fashion and what does 'ethical fashion' really mean? Espresso Martinis and Impact at One Roof

What does 'ethical fashion' mean and do people really care about it?

May 17, 2019Claire Goldsworthy1 comment

It's time to roll up our sleeves and commit. Individually, collectively, consumers and companies alike; the responsibility needs to be owned by every single person that gets up and puts...

The Australian Circular Fashion Conference on all things sustainable fashion

March 27, 2019Claire Goldsworthy

Our addiction to fast-paced trends has embedded environmental issues in the fashion supply chain, but this is precisely what the ACFC stands to challenge and change.

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'Ethical wages' were mentioned only once at the inaugural Australian Fashion Summit

March 14, 2019Claire Goldsworthy

If Simon Lock can raise $75 million for a fashion tech venture and the circular economy is worth $100 billion, why can't we afford the innovative solutions we need to...

This is how the LEGACY Responsible Fashion Summit will solve current fashion industry issues

March 07, 2019Kate Dangar2 comments

Melinda Tually is Fashion Revolution's Australian and New Zealand Coordinator and a Responsible Sourcing Strategist for Ndless: The New Normal. She's an inspiring woman and she's recently added 'Founder of the...

Camille Reed on the impact of the Australian Circular Fashion Conference

March 06, 2019Claire Goldsworthy1 comment

Camille Reed is championing the future of sustainable design and attempting to change the outlook of the Australian fashion industry through her annual event, the Australian Circular Fashion Conference.

The Fashion Advocate partners with i=Change raising $1 million dollars

We’ve helped raise $1 million to support women and girls around the world

January 24, 2019Claire Goldsworthy

We are excited to share that in collaboration with the other 60 partnering businesses who support i=Change, we have contributed to raising over $1 million to support women and girls...

Ms Clare Press Vogue Sustainability Editor and fashion industry author on ethics, fashion and environmentalism

Clare Press on fashion, ethics, sustainability and her new book, Rise & Resist

November 27, 2018Claire Goldsworthy1 comment

When I met Ms Press at the Melbourne launch of her most recent book, Rise & Resist, she was exactly as I thought she’d be. She was beautiful, she was...

The Fashion Advocate Harlow plus size fashion made in Australia

Sustainable, Australian made, size-inclusive and ethical fashion

October 25, 2018Claire Goldsworthy

Harlow is a fashion label that ticks all the boxes. It is sustainable, Australian owned and made, size-inclusive, ethical and accessible.