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.

IS MENDING CLOTHES THE NEW BOOKCLUB?

With the hashtag #visablemending boasting a remarkable 59.1K posts, it’s clearly not a fad, nor a nanna’s pasttime anymore. In Britian alone, close to half a million people have been reported to have taken up mending due to concerns for the environment and the recession (Guardian, 2020). Not only is this trend helping salvage clothes that have been deemed unfit, but it’s also changing the stigma around pre-loved clothes whilst preserving the precious resources used to create all of the garments in the first place.

MEGXIT AND WHAT THIS MEANS FOR FASHION

Since Meghan came onto the royal scene, she has dabbled in an array of British labels.. Burberry, Strathberry bags, Stella McCartney, Wales Bonner and managed to elevate a brand’s end of year financial statements by sending product purchases into overdrive. People go on shopping frenzies just to get the Meghan effect.

AUSTRALIA UP IN FLAMES.

Our forests are burning throughout three states at this current moment, despite the countless hours, days, weeks that firefighters have been heroically battling the tenacious beast. At this current moment more than 5 million hectares of land has been burnt which is horrific in comparison to the 900 hectares in the Amazon fires. And yet some people still believe that there is no connection between the fires and climate change. Our emissions rates have also skyrocketed as a result of these fires, having burned through two thirds of our yearly allowance in the last few months alone.

NEW BRAND FEATURE: TRACE COLLECTIVE

Trace aren’t about trends, but rather pave the way for their own aesthetic, yet are on trend with one of their business pillars of being transparent. Something our new Gen-Z demographic (well all people really) greatly appreciate. They keep it real with the ethical and mindful choices behind their natural materials and methods of creation; implementing a circular supply chain. This supply chain is underpinned by traceability of garments and creating pieces that have longevity and are timeless, aimed to be worn and cherished for years to come. With their silhouettes and designs, I’m sure this will be a given.

30 MICRO ACTIONS YOU CAN DO TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Wanting to make a difference to the planet and get warm-fuzzy feelings spread all over? Or obtain the ammunition to gloat amongst a group of friends, to proclaim all the good in the world that you are doing all by your teeny-tiny self? Well rest assured sister, here is the ultimate power-pack of small sustainable tasks that you can incorporate seamlessly into your day, without a hassle or fuss.

WHY THE OP SHOP PONG SHOULDN'T BE A DETERRENT

Yes the clothes may give off a whiff of unidentifiable scents or more so scents that you’d rather not identify. But you can really find some incredible gems in op shops. Fashion is cyclical, trends pop up over and over again, so rather than splurging a cheeky $2,276 on an oversized Vetements Houndstooth jacket you can stroll over to the men’s department and I’m sure you can spot a similar variety.