Posts tagged STANDARD PRACTICES
Underplants - Like wearing nothing at all

Buttery-soft comfortable underwear made from a sustainable, durable, fabric that has the smallest environmental impact possible. Learn about Underplants, the brand changing the way you buy underwear and providing comfort and confidence.

Read More
WHAT FASHION BRANDS CAN LEARN FROM IKEA'S PROGRAM TO GIVE ITEMS A SECOND LIFE

Over time, our styles change and what once seemed like a necessity, (Hello, LACK table, we’re looking at you!) can end up taking up space in our homes. Before you think about tossing your table to the curb on rubbish day, know that everything deserves a second life. That’s why IKEA introduced its buy-back resource to minimise the amount of stuff that ends up in the landfill.

Read More
DESIGNER FEATURE: JULIET SOUTER (CO-FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MARLE)

Living here has definitely influenced the way I design and create our collections. The lifestyle here is inherently more relaxed and home-based so I feel the collections reflect that. We want Marle to work for women of any age, any stage in her life and from anywhere. Whether it’s home, work, running around after children – the premise is that it’s everyday luxury so fabrics and fits are essential to bringing this philosophy to life.

Read More
FASHION BOUNDARY: THE E-BOUTIQUE, BRAND AND MOVEMENT.

Fashion Boundary is a place that unites independent designer labels under one roof to showcase their unique pieces from around the globe. We’re tired of seeing trends come and go and constantly keeping up with ‘what’s in’. That’s why we’ve ditched contending with fast fashion and decided to focus on good quality, wearable and timeless pieces. On Fashion Boundary, you will find a curated collection of clothing, handbags, shoes and jewellery from a variety of brands, both small niche labels and bigger, popular designers. Overall, we advocate slow, stylish and sustainable fashion.

Read More
VAMFF 2020 RECAP

As per usual the general style of attendees was a delightful pic-n-mix array ranging from chic tailored ensembles to loud print clashes. European fashion week looks like the Utilitarian brown hues managed to make their way trans-pacific as did 90’s ribbed knit t-shirts, ribbed white singlets and cut out detailing in blazers.

Read More
IS WOOL REALLY A CRUELTY-FREE INDUSTRY? THE TRUTHS UNCOVERED

Still undecided as to whether to wear wool? Arguments protest that wool is biodegradable, regulates body temperature and is totally ethical as the animal is not slaughtered, just sheared.

There is a common misconception, spread by the wool industry, that wool is a cruelty free material, so long as farmers obey animal welfare laws, and shear their animals carefully. This could not be farther from the truth. Consumers who care about animals have a right to understand the true cost of wool. Click to read how wool cruelty is still standard practice and what alternatives we have available.

Read More