Author: Stephanie Vigilante
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Dion Lee presents a portrait series in collaboration with The Woolmark Company
Written for Fashion Journal Dion Lee has teamed up with The Woolmark Company on a new creative project titled Suit Portrait Series. The collab captures a number of influential women, wearing pieces from his wool tailoring SUIT collection. Each has been chosen for the role they’ve played in shaping the designer’s career. Vogue Australia fashion director Christine Centenera, Sydney Opera…
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This label is making clothing that grows with your child
Written for Fashion Journal One garment is made to fit a child from 4 months to 36 months. Most children grow seven sizes in their first two years of life. That’s a whole lot of expense for parents and a significant amount of clothing that ends up in landfill or discarded. This inspired UK engineer and…
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HoMie’s new collection is made entirely in Australia
Written for Fashion Journal Melbourne born and now Melbourne made. Social enterprise HoMie is showing support for local supply chains with the launch of its new AW18 range Made in Melbourne. For the first time, the streetwear label’s new collection has been entirely made in Australia with an ethical and sustainable focus. The campaign launch aligns with Fashion…
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Sneakers made from recycled chewing gum have arrived
Written for Fashion Journal Cleaning up the streets of Amsterdam. Every year in the Netherlands, 1.5 million kilos of gum end up on the streets – it’s the second most common form of litter after cigarettes. In an effort to reduce waste, city marketing organisation Iamsterdam, designer Explicit Wear and sustainability company Gumdrop have teamed…
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Coming Soon: A Cafe Dedicated to Nourish Bowls
Written for Broadsheet “Nourish bowls” are having a moment. Beginning with acai bowls and rapidly mutating to include many varieties of nutrient-rich veggies, healthy fats and quality proteins, they’re increasingly ubiquitous in the wellness dining space. Advocates reckon they provide a nutritious alternative to on-the-go meals and typically look as great as they taste. So,…
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Leather made from the root structure of mushrooms now exists
Written for Fashion Journal Move aside pineapple leather, there’s now another sustainable leather alternative about to hit the market. And it’s made from mushrooms. Bolt Threads, a startup specialising in new and innovative materials for the fashion industry, is soon to debut handbags made from the root structure of mushrooms. Dubbed Mycelium, the fabric is far…
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Sttoke: A Sleek Reusable Cup With a Shatterproof Design
Written for Broadsheet Takeaway coffee is a disaster. While most people believe they’re recyclable, the thin polyethylene film on the inside of most cups means they go straight to landfill. And, globally, that pile of paper and plastic grows by the billions every year. But, thanks to the efforts of shows such as the ABC’s War on…
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Floral Masterpieces Dog Photog Pop-up
Written for Broadsheet Capturing your pup’s best angle. Boutique dog photo studio Dog Photog is hosting another Floral Masterpieces pop-up event, for pooches who missed out on the first one, held last year. Lon Gallery in Collingwood will transform into a floral paradise – with floral backdrops and doggy bandanas – to host the pop-up photography…
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First Look: Pidapipo Opens in Degraves Street
Written for Broadsheet Granitas, Sicilian brioche ice-cream sandwiches and a custom pink terrazzo floor on Degraves Street can only mean one thing: Pidapipo Gelateria has arrived in the CBD. This is Lisa Valmorbida’s third gelato store, and it’s taken up residence in one of Melbourne’s most iconic laneways. “We always like our stores to be…
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Kylie Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian’s makeup collab has a release date
Written for Fashion Journal After a few teasers on social media, the anticipated release date for the Kourt x Kylie make up collection has finally been announced. The collection will feature three mini eyeshadow palettes in both matte and shimmer shades. It will also include three of Kourtney’s favourite lipsticks, the nude ‘French Kiss,’ the red ‘Minnie’…
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