Nestled in Newcastle’s creative hub of Islington, Hide and Seeker Vintage is a collaboration between a clever husband-and-wife duo – Geordie creates bespoke leatherwork while Eartha sources secondhand treasures. We chatted with Eartha about where and when her passion for thrifting started and why their sunny little shop is the perfect spot to strike up […] The post Dress-Ups and Deep Conversations at Newcastle’s Hide and Seeker Vintage appeared first on peppermint magazine ..read more

In honour of Second Hand September, we caught up with Castlemaine’s Tiffany Inglis to talk trends, upcycling and the challenges of running a business. BY PHOEBE HARTLEY Tiffany Inglis lives and breathes second-hand stuff. As the founder of The Good Op Shop in Victoria’s Castlemaine, about 120 kilometres northwest of Melbourne, she’s on a mission […] The post The Good Life: The Thrifter Who Created Her Own (Brilliant!) Thrift Shop appeared first on peppermint magazine ..read more

Drab dresses designed to “hide sins”? Yawn. Give us the big bows and neon swirls of a made-to-order Dowk dress, the exquisite cut of a Made590 jumpsuit or the gothic black tulle of Peloponnese the Label, thank you very much. Because we reckon bodies are beautiful. And it’s pretty great to have one to dress […] The post Curves ahead! A Great Big List of Lovely Size-Inclusive Australian Labels appeared first on peppermint magazine ..read more

Offering up glorious scenery in all seasons, the NSW’s Central Coast is particularly appealing in the springtime, when the great outdoors beckon with leafy bike rides, sandy strolls and abundant wildflowers to discover. There are also thrift shop gems and top-notch coffee waiting to be unearthed, not to mention art trails and and crafty workshops […] The post Creative Escape: Designer Carlie Ballard’s Guide to the Central Coast appeared first on peppermint magazine ..read more

Seeking to contribute to a good cause, indulge in creativity, connection and community, and you’d like it served with a side of avo toast and a mimosa? The Dangerous Females Fundraising Runway has got you, boo. images and words LAURA JACKSON Dangerous Females met us at the intersection of meaningful advocacy, women’s empowerment and celebration of […] The post Dangerous Females Fundraising Runway: Fashion, Fun & All The Feels appeared first on peppermint magazine ..read more

Two sold-out shows, 20 collections and 60,000 years of culture woven together with modern innovation; the stunning spectacle that was Country to Couture stormed down the runway on Larrakia Country, highlighting the talents of both emerging and established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives. Created by the Indigenous Fashion Projects, part of the broader Darwin […] The post Country to Couture: Fashion As A Celebration Of Culture And Creativity appeared first on peppermint magazine ..read more

Meet Sophie and Megan Dyring, the sisters who turned a wardrobe malfunction into a nifty solution – beautifully designed textile repair patches that help to make mending accessible to everyone. images FabPatch Tell us how the business came about! Sophie: I was in Finland a few years ago and wound up with a hole in […] The post Join The Repair Revolution With These Stylish & Durable Textile Mending Patches appeared first on peppermint magazine ..read more

In Sew&Tell Issue 3, our digital magazine about sewing with style, sustainability and substance, we go into the studios of a few of your favourite sewing stars, asking them the burning questions that inquiring minds want answered! (Side note: we’re currently offering our Sew&Tell mags at HALF-PRICE – that’s just $6 apiece. Simply enter the […] The post Comfortable, Colourful, Cowboy! Upcycled Style With Arizona-Based Francisco Diaz appeared first on peppermint magazine ..read more

With the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair just around the corner (held 6 to 11 August 2024 on Larrakia Country at the Darwin Convention Centre), we were excited to take a sneak peek at the fashion action in the lead-up to the much-anticipated Country to Couture runway shows – DAAF’s annual showcase of First Nations textiles and fashion design – which takes place on 6 August to kick off a jam-packed week of art, workshops, performances and panel discussions. Comprising over 20 collections packed into two incredible shows that bring together emerging designers and established labels, we had a cha ..read more

Doona days are great but not every day can be a doona day. A blanket, however, is different: thrift yourself a quality wool throw and it can take you places that no doona ever could (the office, for example, if you’re crafty about it). There are many clever folk making fabulous fits from beloved blankets – wool versions tend to last a very long time, so they’re perfect for upcycling. If you don’t have any old blankets in your cupboards waiting for a makeover, there are often plenty of preloved ones for sale in thrift stores. For top quality, keep an eye out for heritage brands like Onkaparinga ..read more