This month, earlier this month, the Australian Fashion Council, in collaboration with a variety of organizations and government agencies, unveiled the final phase of its plan to cut the around 200,000 tonnes of clothing that…
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A garment’s label tells you where it was made – but what does it reveal about its environmental impact?
While tags on garments can cause a headache, the rectangular piece of cotton or polyester that is inside your T-shirt is actually required by the law of consumer protection in many countries. It must tell you…
Read More‘There are no rules’: why diamond engagement rings are no longer the only option
An inclined knee, a scattering of rose petals, and a that glowed white and blinding. This could have been the dream of an ideal engagement. However, Jeremy Chiang and his fiance, Bertin Huynh, decided that they’d…
Read MoreA good yarn: the alternatives to viscose rayon made with old clothes and coconut water
It is a messy fabric that goes by many names and is frequently marketed as green. However, it has an enigmatic and turbulent history (and in the present). This raises a serious concern for the industry:…
Read MoreI’ve never worn a netball dress I didn’t love but I’m glad the sport is changing its uniform
For many netball players, the dress is considered to be their ‘favorite outfit.’ The female uniforms of the sport have been a problem for certain players while annoying others. It’s feminine, thigh-grazing, and difficult to forgive…
Read MoreHow to buy women’s jeans: pick a classic, avoid elastic and always try them on in store
Denim’s promise isn’t always the best thing, but it can also be the biggest disadvantage. In our minds, the right pair of jeans can make us look as hot as Jennifer Aniston, a Tina Turner-like rock…
Read More‘It’s the greatest feeling’: six knitters on their all-time favourite projects
It’s important to say at the beginning that I do not knit. Like many other knitters, at a certain point during my childhood, my mother taught me how to knit. I can still recall the gentle sound…
Read More‘I’ll probably do it forever’: four crochet enthusiasts on their all-time favourite projects
This week, we got to meet six knitters and their favorite knitting projects, and this week, we got to hear from crocheters. While knitting needs two needles to create V-shaped stitches, crochet requires one needle with an…
Read More‘Absolutely treasured’: grateful recipients on their heirloom homemade knitwear
Woolen garments are among the most cherished items in our wardrobes. It is because they last. Wool’s fiber structure makes it elastic, strong, durable, and impervious to odors and stains. However, it’s also emotional as…
Read MoreBack to black: how to overdye clothes to restore their colour
In the year, I’ve been living in a bag, traveling for research and work, as well as vacations now and then. The travels I’m currently taking were extended from 5 weeks to a few months; it…
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