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We've joined the #WEWEARAUSTRALIAN campaign because when you shop local, you're not 'buying something', you're supporting someone

April 21, 2020

I launched The Fashion Advocate in 2014 in support of Australian made labels, and to encourage consumers to shop consciously. In 2018, I welcomed New Zealand labels to the mix, and in 2019, I opened up our online offering to Australian-designed labels who manufacture ethically overseas.

April 21, 2020

Fashion Revolution Week is upon us and in the wake of COVID-19, we're scrutinising fashion now more than ever. Australia’s NBN network has seen a daytime usage increase of 80% and searches for 'sustainable fashion' increased 110% in March. We're glued to our screens and we're looking for more sustainable alternatives in every aspect of our lives. If there's a silver lining to this coronavirus crisis, a shift to more sustainable living is it.

February 10, 2020

Alex Dash is a fellow sustainability advocate, and the creative mind behind Shapes in the Sand, an Australian made, circular, and ethical swimwear label. Channelling her love of all things natural and her innate desire to make a positive impact, Alex uses her fashion label as a force for good, and she's been making waves in the industry since launching in 2014 too.

January 30, 2020

Quality lingerie is a decadent treat and a little luxury that every woman should own - even if only one piece. Lingerie should be cherished and admired, and when ethically and sustainably made, the right lingerie is a wardrobe staple that can be styled in and out of the bedroom too.

October 12, 2019

A woman's bag is her best friend; it holds every object she needs on a daily basis and it goes absolutely everywhere with her. When it comes to a handbag, every detail is important, and quality is a must.

October 06, 2019

The beauty and wellbeing industry is ever-evolving. New miracle serums pop up every week promising to turn back the clock ten years in ten minutes, and it can be a little tricky choosing between good beauty products and good marketing. It isn't easy to fight the urge of ageing naturally either when every second advertisement swears that 'looking younger' is the secret to happiness.

August 13, 2019

The Natural Bedding Co's range of mattresses have been making it hard to get out of bed for nearly four decades, but for all the right reasons - they're Australian made, organic, sustainable, ethical and damn comfy.

July 23, 2019

Eloïse’s careful craft is commonly known as botanical dyeing; it's a natural dyeing process that extracts colour and texture from Australian leaves, flowers and berries, which are wrapped in silk and steamed.

July 19, 2019

If there's anything I know about fashion, it's that good design and good fashion can change the world. We might be small now, but we have big goals, and in my lifetime, I am determined to change the industry for the better. I am now one big giant green tick closer to doing that.

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 28, 2019

From bums and boobs to self-care and 'not-so-subtle' insights into womanhood, Claire Cassidy represents real women in her art in a way that the media constantly fails to. She's a strong believer in the female body being viewed as simply that: a body, and not something that necessarily needs to be associated with sexuality.

April 17, 2019

Fiorella Castro shares our values and views, and she's the creative mind behind Sydney based ocean-inspired circular fashion label, Seapia. Fiorella is passionate about ethics, she cares about sustainability, and she's a responsible slow fashion advocate

March 07, 2019

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 LEGACY Responsible Fashion Summit' to her impressive and extensive resume.

February 13, 2019

Bondi Kiss is bringing new life to the age-old favourite, pawpaw ointment. It starts with real, organic papaya fruit. No powered forms here.

November 27, 2018

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 very English, hilarious, honest, and nonchalant about her celebrity status.

September 20, 2018

In between meeting Carla Zampatti and talking all things sustainability with Ronni Khan, these three golden nuggets of advice stuck with me the most.

February 15, 2018

Camille Reed has seen every side of the rag trade and now, she's determined to change it for the better with her inaugural event, The Australian Circular Fashion Conference.

Taryn Williams and The Right Fit

February 07, 2018

From model to entrepreneur to CEO and Founder of a tech company, Taryn Williams is not your average business owner.

Seven Islands Skincare

January 22, 2018

Anne describes her products as a ‘holiday for your skin’, and she’s not wrong; with naturally derived ingredients like flower oils, olive oil and citrus oil, among other organic and vegan-friendly ingredients, Seven Islands Skincare heals like a two week holiday in the Mediterranean.

August 14, 2017

Heidi Helyard was always destined for a future in the arts. With an accomplished potter for a grandmother and a multi-medium artist for a mother, it’s hardly surprising that Heidi has crafted a 14-year career as a successful fibre artist and a self-employed graphic designer.

May 29, 2017

Argent Silversmith is a small label of silver, opal, pearl and wood jewellery, designed and handmade in the Australian Alps.

April 03, 2017

The future of fashion is changing. With annual events like Fashion Revolution Week and the insurgence of sustainable and ethical brands, our wardrobes are slowly growing greener.

The best seaside breakfast in Bondi

October 20, 2016

Bondi is one of Australia’s most popular coastal destinations, but its flamboyant local eateries are the real gems of the seaside setting.

The best restaurant for dinner in Bondi

October 20, 2016

Bondi Beach is one of Australia’s most popular coastal destinations and definitely one of Sydney’s chicest hang outs, but the real draw cards of this seaside settings are its flamboyant restaurants and local eateries.

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