As an avid reader and fan of The Design Files for many years, I have never been more honoured than when I was asked to help judge the Textile Design category for the TDF + Laminex Design Awards on behalf of Warwick Fabrics , and next to Melbourne designer, Cassie Byrnes no less. Share
In celebration of 20 years in business, Ethical Clothing Australia has launched ‘Ethical Clothing Australia Week’. This is the first and only Australian week-long event focussed on locally-made, ethically-manufactured clothing, textiles and footwear and will run from 18-24 October. It will be a chance to help educate consumers to make informed ethical choices, and celebrate… Read More
Last week I had the pleasure and privilege of attending a book launch, celebrating 21 Years of Megan Park. The event was held at Megan Park’s flagship store in Gertrude st Fitzroy, which was the perfect setting for the intimate affair. Share
Words by The Fashion Advocate Australians send 6000kg of fashion and textile waste to the tip every ten minutes. We’re throwing out more than half a million tonnes of clothing (enough to fill the Melbourne Cricket Ground two and half times) every single year, and we’re wasting precious resources in the process. Tackling a pile… Read More
Get your phones out and pop this in your diaries friends, because on Sunday 8th September, Felicity Quigley of She Wore It Twice is throwing an exclusive Swap Party for Melbourne fashionistas. Anna Byrne, Herald Sun fashion and lifestyle columnist will be hosting a Style Symposium with a Q&A and styling advice from uber celebrity… Read More
Fashion that does good is the best type of fashion! If you hadn’t already heard the news during Refugee Week (which took place last month between the 16th-22nd June), you may have seen some snaps of KHÒLÒ’s gorgeous Melbourne designed totes pop up on your social media feeds. But these beautiful bags are much more… Read More
This post has been created in collaboration with The Body Shop Many of you would know The Body Shop’s ‘Shea Nourishing Body Butter’. It was a staple beauty product of most young women growing up in the 90’s and 00’s. It was definitely one of my ‘must have’ products as it had many benefits. It… Read More
In just 3 weeks time VAMFF will be upon us, and as a long time follower of The Fashion Advocate, I am super excited to attend IDENTITY – a runway show presented by Claire Goldsworthy, super boss lady extraordinaire, ethical blogger and founder of The Fashion Advocate. The Australian fashion identity is diverse. It is… Read More
I just adore this time of year. Hot days, sunny skies and if you’re one of the lucky ones, plenty of time to unwind, recharge and participate in fun summer activities. I definitely am lucky this year, as I’ve taken a whole month off work (at my full time job). So I’ve been researching lots… Read More
And just like that it’s September! Can you believe it? This month I am once again looking forward to taking part in Liptember, a campaign dedicated to educating the community on women’s mental health, whilst raising funds towards specific women’s mental health research and support programs. I had so much fun participating last year, and… Read More
