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

Brenda Tootell, General manager of JuJu Cups talks us through making your period sustainable, affordable and open for discussion

Brenda Tootell is happy to talk openly and honestly about the environmental impacts of periods and the benefits of Australian made Juju Cups

September 04, 2019Claire Goldsworthy

The average Australian woman will spend $18,171 on period products over her lifetime. From a financial, environmental, and wellness perspective, menstrual cups are simply more sustainable than disposable pads and...

Keeping your 'pits pong-free could be detrimental your health, Melanie McVean and Chris Caley are the founders of No Pong, a safe and sustainable deodorant alternative

Keeping your pits pong-free can be detrimental to your health, but No Pong's sustainable deodorant is a safe alternative

August 30, 2019Claire Goldsworthy

Deodorant is a comfort-product; no-one wants to be that pongy one in the room. We all have our favourite brands that we stick to religiously and rely on, but keeping our pits pong-free...

Andrew McCaig is the founder of The Natural Bedding Co and an advocate for an organic night's sleep

August 13, 2019Claire Goldsworthy

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,...

Strip away those winter layers and get ready for Spring with our Gorgeous August giveaway

August 08, 2019Claire Goldsworthy

Spending a little time practising self-care regularly is the key to feeling spring-ready all year round, and while a night of pampering may still be a 'night in', it's well worth it...

Kolka creates beautiful homeware using traditional hand print methods

Dora Deka revives traditional Indian artisan techniques with her social impact homewares label, Kolka

July 10, 2019Claire Goldsworthy4 comments

The centuries-old Indian art of hand-block printing is amidst a revival. It's a traditional Rajasthani way of life and an income source for the hundreds of communities in the area. It's...

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

July 10, 2019Claire Goldsworthy3 comments

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...

Ethical fashion is about taking responsibility for your impact on those who wear your clothes, not just those who make them

June 20, 2019Claire Goldsworthy

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...

Keegan The Label Fashion Revolution ethical fashion made in Melbourne

This is what the Fashion Revolution means to zero waste Melbourne based fashion label, KEEGAN

April 26, 2019Claire Goldsworthy

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.

Fashion Revolution Week ethical fashion and Indecisive label made in Australia

This is what the Fashion Revolution means to South Coast based sustainable fashion label, Indecisive

April 25, 2019Claire Goldsworthy1 comment

Margaret Meehan shares our values and views, and she's the creative mind behind Indecisive, a sustainable fashion label based on the South Coast of New South Wales. Margaret is passionate...

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This is what the Fashion Revolution means to Sydney based circular fashion label, Seapia

April 17, 2019Claire Goldsworthy

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...

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This is what the Fashion Revolution means to Gold Coast based ethical label, Why Mary

April 12, 2019Claire Goldsworthy1 comment

Janette Laver shares our values and views, and she's the creative mind behind Gold Coast-based ocean-inspired womenswear label, Why Mary. Janette is passionate about ethics, she cares about sustainability, and...

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Bee one of a kind asks you to be kind to yourself and at one with nature

February 20, 2019Claire Goldsworthy

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.