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Dr Tarn McLean is a philosopher, an artist and the founder of ethical luxury handbag label, Ocre Designs

July 10, 2019

Determined to establish an ethical brand synonymous with luxury, Tarn's values are embodied in each Ocre Designs bag, and her commitment to quality is obvious. Ocre Designs bags are Australian designed, Australian made, ethically handcrafted in limited runs, and they encapsulate the essence of natural landscapes.

July 05, 2019

YOU GOT THIS is an event about getting real, being open and honest, and reminding our fellow females in business that what you’re experiencing – is perfectly ‘normal’. We’re opening a can of worms on the reality of being a #bosslady in charge of an innovative business.

June 20, 2019

Ethical and sustainable fashion is about so much more than living wages and eco-friendly fabrics; it’s about taking responsibility for your impact on those who make your clothes, and those who wear them.

June 06, 2019

‘The Three M’s’ are easy to understand and remember, and when you stop to think about it, it all makes sense. Where a garment is MADE, what MATERIALS it's made from and how MUCH it costs, will answer any questions you have about ethics and sustainability.

May 31, 2019

According to YouGov, four out of 10 people throw unwanted fashion items straight in the bin, rather than trying to repair or recycle them, and it equates to an average of 23kg of textiles and clothing every year. Kate is passionate about changing such wasteful habits, and through The Clothing Exchange, she's actively changing the industry too.

May 31, 2019

Golightly's Mount Eliza boutique stocks some of Australia's most coveted luxury labels including Zimmermann, Lover, Shona Joy, Alice McCall, Thurley, Mossman and Sass & Bide, and every outfit is available to rent online too.

May 20, 2019

I love the sound of bangles chiming together on my wrist. I love wearing four rings on one hand or stacking three different rings on one finger. I love dangly earrings and tribal-inspired adornments, and it's why I fell in love with Meg Watson and her jewellery.

May 17, 2019

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 clothes on every day. Every day when we get up and get dressed, we all have the power to create positive change, and that is an incredibly beautiful thing.

April 26, 2019

Keegan Hunt shares our values and views, and she's the creative mind behind her self-titled sustainable label, KEEGAN, a zero waste brand based in Melbourne.

April 11, 2019

Lauren Trickey shares our values and views, and she's the creative mind behind Geelong based womenswear label, Lauren and Angie. Lauren is passionate about ethics, she cares about sustainability, and she's a responsible slow fashion advocate...

April 09, 2019

Tatyana Anderson is a woman who shares our views, and she's the creative mind behind Tatyana Design. She passionate about ethics, she cares about sustainability, and she's a responsible slow fashion advocate...

April 02, 2019

With over 20 years of experience in the styling and fashion industry, Debora Schultz is a well-renowned speaker, celebrity stylist and mum of three. Most recently, she added 'founder and designer of Justice Denim' to her impressive list of credentials.

March 27, 2019

Laurinda hand-makes her bespoke biscuits baked from scratch, complete with hand-stamped icing messages too, and it's what makes each BY POP cookie feel so special - and taste so delicious.

March 20, 2019

You can tell a lot about a woman by the contents of her handbag, and even more so by the quality of it. A good handbag is like a best friend to a woman, and within its soft leather walls, lives a strong and sturdy refuge for everything she needs on a daily basis.

March 20, 2019

The Scandinavian concept of 'hygge' is one of ultimate comfort, warmth and cosiness, and it can be likened to the feeling of slipping into a warm bath or snuggling in wrapped around a hot mug of natural goodness.

March 19, 2019

Julie Goodwin shares her name with a reality TV cooking star, but her work couldn't be further away from the fast-paced and heated environment of the kitchen. This Julie Goodwin is a couturier, a sustainability lover, and a much-loved Melbourne fashion industry icon.

March 14, 2019

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 adequately reduce, reuse and recycle in Australia?

March 07, 2019

Shopping sustainably is an achievable aspiration with an ECO-TOTE reusable hemp bag, and making the switch has never looked so good.

March 06, 2019

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.

March 06, 2019

The pain in my legs from squatting and lifting and organising, disappeared. My shame in being seen by 400 people at an event that I ‘should’ have been fabulously put together and make-upped, disappeared.

February 21, 2019

Moments proudly empower women to talk about sex, and to feel confident about taking control of their health. They also donate 5% of each sale to the McGrath Foundation.

February 20, 2019

Channelling her love of all things natural and her deep respect for Mother Nature, Melissa creates small batch products by hand, working in line with her sustainable and zero-waste values.

February 19, 2019

Runway Room is an innovative business that has many arms, contributing to the local economy through employment and more importantly, local manufacturing.

February 05, 2019

You might not often think about the lifecycle of something as small as a post-it note, but the earthly impacts are big, and this is the basis of change-making stationery business, Earth Greetings.

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