Natural dyes, have recently become very popular within the sewing and fashion community as more people are realising the importance of water pollution and the environment. Natural dyeing is the process of using a variety of plant products to create colours on fabrics and yarns that has been around forever
In a world where fast fashion has taken over, Melbourne-based brand Vege Threads has dedicated its energy towards creating slow sustainable basics. Amy Roberts, the designer and founder, has shown others that it is possible to produce fashion in Australia while remaining environmentally friendly and ethical
Melbourne brand Nobody Denim is all about sustainability and ethical production. Everyone knows that denim is one of the worst fabrics when it comes to pollution, water use and waste, which is why the team behind the brand is focused on making ‘clean’ denim garments
Avant garde Australiana? Yes. For a long time Australian fashion has been known only for its swimwear, beach wear, resort wear, flip flops, shorts, jeans, casual tees and Ugg boots. Now, with the world made smaller via the internet, some Australian designers are beginning to branch out into areas that are more fashion, than retail
The work of Melbourne-based designer Erik Yvon is a fabulous example of design overcoming the expected norms of ethical and sustainable fashion design
Cottagecore is a mix of 21st century hippies, Japanese Mori Girl and Lolitta trends, a touch of the 18th century, a love of enormous sleeves and a girlishness that harks back to simpler times