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Rags To Runway

November 01, 2017

Inspired by environmental activism in the hopes of eliminating this kind of clothing waste, Kangan fashion students embraced the challenge of beautifying unsalable second-hand Red Cross clothing for their annual Rags To Runway showcase.

We Are Kin

November 01, 2017

In the case of Jacky Stickler and Lauren Malone, the meeting of their two minds has delivered a collaborative limited-edition outfit that highlights their shared values.

Herald Sun highlight

October 18, 2017

I recently featured in the Herald Sun and my hero image aptly sums up how excited I was. I share news and interviews with Australian brands through The Fashion Advocate blog on a weekly basis, but it's not often the tables are turned and I get the opportunity to share mine.

Sticks + Stone and sustainability

September 24, 2017

Sticks + Stone is not your average fashion label; in a world where fast fashion and petrochemical fabrics are the norm, Jacky Stickler cuts through the crap, delivering an ethical and sustainable label with a conscious.

Pre-loved thrift shop treasures

September 07, 2017

I’m a thrift shopper from way back. Growing up in a small country town meant little shopping diversity, so I would trawl my local op shops for vintage treasures and unique finds.

Short and sweet

September 05, 2017

Melbourne may not have cottoned on yet, but Spring has officially arrived and the sun baby within me is ready to shed some layers.

August 23, 2017

Lois McGruer-Fraser is humble, unassuming, and quiet, and in a room full of people at her own events, she walks amidst the crowd as if she were a guest.

May 29, 2017

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

May 12, 2017

A colourful fusion of the two hemispheres occurred when UK-born designer Rhianne, and Australian lawyer Cheryl, came together in a serendipitous meeting at a Melbourne rooftop bar.

Melbourne made label A.BCH talks ethics

May 02, 2017

Courtney Holm always knew that she would work in fashion, it was simply a matter of time before she would work out how, so when the idea behind a transparent fashion label came to her in 2016, she was determined to see it through.

April 28, 2017

As a child, a few valuable life lessons were constantly repeated to me, one of which still rings true through my work and my approach to fashion: Treat other people how you would want to be treated.

April 28, 2017

Rowena Doolan is one of our industry’s most valuable assets. She’s a fashion veteran, a visionary, a designer, owner and director, and a resilient woman.

Fashion Revolution Week

April 24, 2017

Fashion begins with a single idea; it is inspired, creative, it is powerful and meaningful, but the process from this pure state of conception to that of creation, is rarely questioned.

April 12, 2017

Deep down I’m a princess, but it conflicts with my values when it comes to ethical fashion.

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.

January 10, 2017

Today marks the launch of The Fashion Advocate’s 2017 Australian made campaign, a 12-month project which will see local fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands receive the attention and promotion they deserve.

October 12, 2016

Well known in the Melbourne fashion scene for its dark and moody palette, edgy silhouettes and unisex designs, JUDE is a fashion label that stands out. Founder and Designer Jude Ng has a background in Fine Arts, and it shows; proposing a different point of view in fashion, his asymmetrical and multi-way wear pieces are trend-resistant and forward thinking.

October 10, 2016

We often scrutinise our diets and eating habits every time a new fad is released; the paleo diet, the liver cleansing diet, the bullet proof diet… It’s hard to stay up with what’s good and what’s not so good in the food game, but seldom do we stop to look at our beauty products.

October 07, 2016

The words ‘ethical’ and ‘stylish’ are seldom found in the same sentence when it comes to high street shopping, and piecing together a full wardrobe that reflects one’s personal style whilst staying true to eco-friendly and anti-slave labour ambitions is difficult.

September 20, 2016

The range of innovative Frank Green products are a solution to a growing environmental epidemic: 38% of landfill is made up of single-use coffee cups and plastic water bottles, some of which can take over 1000 years to degrade.

September 06, 2016

Kangan Institute students delivered a thrift-shop lover’s dream collection at the Eco Threads runway event on Saturday 27 August as part of the 2016 Melbourne Spring Fashion Week program.

August 12, 2016

Kangan Institute’s collaboration with Australian Red Cross will see Melbourne all-girl band Stonefield perform in a range of upcycled, recycled and redesigned garments, made entirely from donated secondhand clothing that would otherwise be destined for landfill.

July 25, 2016

Designer Sophia Martin’s background reads like every fashionista’s dream; interning for the likes of Lover, Mary Katrantzou and The Row, … Continue Reading The post FIRST LOOK: The exclusive premiere of Sophia Martin’s ‘Intelligence of Touch’ film appeared first on The Fashion Advocate.

June 28, 2016

Some of my most beloved wardrobe pieces are second hand; there’s something special about finding the right fit at the right time with vintage and pre-loved treasures.

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