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We've eliminated shipping plastic and polyester fashion, now we're going circular

January 14, 2022

By the end of 2022, a minimum of 30% of our brands will be circular, and I’m talking the real deal honest definition of circular, not the green-washing kind. What’s the difference? A real circular fashion brand uses regenerated or recycled materials to create their products.

November 25, 2021

Once upon a time, I only bought clothes on sale. In my late teens, I loved nothing more than raiding the sale rack at Supré and digging through the bargain bin at City Beach, and I would save all year just to splurge on a shopping spree on Boxing Day.

November 25, 2021

Cancer-causing chemicals like triclosan, formaldehyde, and synthetic fragrances are three of the most common ingredients in off-the-shelf deodorants. They're added to prevent the pong but they've also been linked to breast cancer and Alzheimer's disease.

September 29, 2021

'Slip, slop, slap' has been the Australian summer anthem for as long as I can remember. At primary school, sun safety was big, and as a kid, sunscreen was a daily-slathered staple over summer. I learnt the hard way that sunscreen was a non-negotiable in the Queensland summer sun, and while my generation lathered up to protect ourselves, we weren't protecting our oceans. An estimated 14,000 tonnes of sunscreen ends up in our oceans worldwide every year, and scientists now know that the chemicals found in sunscreen are harmful to our precious marine life. The ingredient oxybenzone, in particular, leaches coral of its nutrients and bleaches it white, and it also damages the development of fish and marine wildlife. Oxybenzone has been found in sea...

July 27, 2021

When Plastic Free July rolls around, we make the most of it to celebrate our favourite low-waste, zero-waste, plastic free, sustainable and eco-friendly brands.

June 07, 2021

Our masks are ethical, sustainable, Australian made, completely polyester-free and plastic-free, adjustable, washable, reusable, and tailored with darts for a snug no-slip fit. Our BUY ONE and GET ONE FREE ends midnight this Thursday.

May 10, 2021

Sustainable fashion is in my blood now, but it hasn't always been. I've shopped from Supré. I've ducked into Kmart for a quick essential. I've been lured into Zara for a last-minute glitzy weekend number. I've even rummaged through the sale racks at H&M and enjoyed it.

April 20, 2021

You might be just one person, but one person can change the world, and when eight billion people make better choices, we can change history. Fight for the kind of world you want to live in and make informed, ethical fashion choices - every garment counts.

April 08, 2021

Polyester garments take more than 200 years to break down, but they never decompose; tiny plastic particles exist, forever. So, what's the solution? Ditch polyester and switch to natural, biodegradable, renewable fabrics in your wardrobe, and choose to shop ethically and sustainably.

April 06, 2021

Kylie's personal experience with domestic violence was traumatic and life-changing, and it took several years to find herself and her joy again. Over time, her positive affirmations became the foundations for her brand, and now, her statements, 'You are beautiful', 'You are brave', 'You are loved', and 'You are powerful' adorn every pair.

March 31, 2021

Most of us sleep wrapped up in cotton or bamboo bedding, and while cotton might be a natural fibre, when it is farmed 'conventionally' and not organically, it uses more insecticides than any other crop.

March 24, 2021

Why do we need protections against slavery in modern times? Because it's still a serious and current issue, both in Australia and overseas. The Global Slavery Index estimates that in 2018, there were approximately 40.3 million people subject to modern slavery. Even in Australia, it is estimated that at least 15,000 people are living in slavery like conditions.

March 22, 2021

Holy Lamb Organics are proud to carry on a centuries-old tradition of making beautiful textile products by hand too, and they're dedicated to honouring heritage methods, sustainable business practices, fair labour practices, secure working conditions, diversity, and inclusion.

March 16, 2021

You've probably never stopped to think about what you're sleeping on, but you should. Considering we spend a third of our lives in bed, the sheets we're all tossing and turning in - matter.

March 09, 2021

I'm also grateful for the women I know who get up every day to make the world a better place, so with International Women's Day this week, I'll be shining a light on inspiring women who use their position in the fashion industry as a force for good.

March 03, 2021

Joining One Roof a few years ago was one of the best decisions I've made in my professional career. It's the epitome of 'community' and such a supportive network for women in business.

February 22, 2021

Sally Rae's sustainable range is inspired by simplicity, ethical values and effortless dressing. It's also entirely vegan and transparent, which isn't commonplace in today's industry even though it should be.

February 10, 2021

It's no secret that polyester is one of the least sustainable fabrics you can buy, and the only benefit of it, is that is tends to last - but at what cost? It's not sustainable, it's not eco-friendly, it's not natural, it doesn't breathe, it harbours bacteria, it doesn't break down, and put simply - we can do better.

February 03, 2021

Around 18 million bras make their way into landfill every few years in the U.S alone, and most of them are made with polyester material and plastic fixtures.⁠ If they're made with fabrics like polyester, nylon, synthetic lace or mesh, they can take up to 200 years to decompose.

January 29, 2021

Australian-based label, U&I, fills the gap between the uninspiring triangle and forgotten function, and their values are just as strong as their long-lasting quality swimwear.

January 23, 2021

No woman is truly free, until ALL women are truly free, and we're not there yet. If you're a feminist and if you believe in equality, and yet you buy fast fashion - you're not really a feminist.

January 08, 2021

2020 was a doozy of a year for some, but it wasn’t a ‘bad’ year - it was exactly what it was meant to be, and there’s always something to be grateful for if you look for it.

November 06, 2020

What if all the clothes we bought were sustainable? What if everything we wore was made ethically? If everyone in the world bought ethical and sustainable clothing and the fashion industry was circular and fair, we wouldn’t be having these kinds of conversations, but how do we change the behaviour of nearly eight billion people?

October 09, 2020

Scrunchies have become a sustainable, zero-waste statement for fashion brands and a practical way to minimise fabric offcuts and waste. Help reduce waste and tame your mane sustainably with my pick of the bunch for Australian designed, ethical and sustainable scrunchies...

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