Luxury fashion house Gucci has just announced the launch of its first ever sustainable collection, Off the Grid. But what does that mean exactly, and just how sustainable are they? In an industry rife with green-washing (largely unsubstantiated eco and ethical claims), is Gucci serious about sustainability or simply attempting to placate an enviro-conscious audience. Either way we were very interested to investigate, and share what we learned. Pre-release press announcements by major media outlets like Elle and WWD were highly complimentary of the “first ever sustainable co ..read more

Recently the Australian Department of Health and Human Services revised initial recommendations against routine use of face masks to say that “the Chief Health Officer now recommends that adults living in areas under Stage 3 restrictions wear a face mask when outside your home if it is difficult to keep 1.5 metres apart from other people.” Either way and in the current environment, people are increasingly feeling the need to protect themselves using a fabric or surgical face mask when entering places where contact with others is unavoidable, such as grocery shopping or attending their doc ..read more

The life of iconic Australian fashion designer, Carla Zampatti was celebrated today in a state funeral in Sydney, following her passing on April 3rd, aged 78. Carla Maria Zampatti AC, was a businesswoman, executive and designer dedicated to empowering women, who relocated to Australia from Italy as a child. The funeral, held at St Mary’s Cathedral was attended by Vogue Australia Editor-in-Chief Edwina McCann, wife to the Australian Prime minister Jenny Morrison, and hundreds of friends and family, including her three children, Alexander Schuman, Bianca Spender and Allegra Spender. Daughte ..read more

Is upcycling the most important culture-shift for waste reduction in the fashion industry today? Dan Pontarlier believes it is the only possibility we should consider. How can we continue to donate our clothes if it means contributing to a linear waste model? Founder of Sustainable-Man, Pontarlier explains why we should all be focusing on reuse and repurposing our clothes for a sustainable future. Words by Dan Pontarlier Header Image: Francois Le Nguyen “Sustainable fashion is on the rise and we know it. Unfortunately at the same time, fast fashion brands keep on gaining terrain during th ..read more

Finally we’re out and about and the sun we’ve been yearning for is now shooting its rays directly at us, which is oh so lovely – for a minute or two. It doesn’t take long to recognise the effects of the sun, while brightening our spirits and warming our days – also takes a toll on our skin.  Quicker than you can say, slip-slop-slap, we notice how difficult it is to find brands who care about protecting their workers while simultaneously protecting our heads. So we’ve taken a break from frolicking outside, to put together this list of ethically-made hats to wear in summer.  Here are 1 ..read more

Eco-friendly and Christmas are two terms that rarely intersect. When the thought of buying and wrapping a bunch more ‘stuff’ fills you with dread, coming up with new solutions to show your loved ones you care without adding to land-fill and a whole heap of waste, can be endlessly draining. If this description rings true, we’ve got some brand new inspiration for you, packed with positivity and 100% in support of sustainability. Get ready to cross a bunch of names off your shopping list today using our Less Stuff: Guide to Eco-Friendly Giving this Christmas. Handmade (Recycled) Paper Making your ..read more

From 23-29 of November, the spotlight is back on Melbourne for an updated and apt, 2020-take on the usual schedule of ready-to-wear fashion shows. Respectfully muted and understandably delayed, the M/FW festivities are the only major local fashion event to proceed since Australian Fashion Week made the difficult, but unavoidable decision to cancel their 2020 event during the global pandemic, earlier in the year. This year’s fashion week in Melbourne will be a 100% free and digital-centric program where viewers can create their own FROW experience from the comfort of, well anywhere, streaming o ..read more

The nominees for the inaugural National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) have been announced, and we couldn’t be more excited. The awards are born of the success and attention drawn by Darwin’s Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation’s Country to Couture runway show, which showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fashion and textile designers with increasing acclaim each year. The 2020 NIFA winners will be announced at a ceremony preceding the Fair, on Wednesday 5th August 2020 at 7:30pm. Presenters of Australia’s largest indigenous art celebration and now the Indigenous Fash ..read more

The pandemic lock down has necessitated many  major fashion weeks and events be shut down for 2020, but there is a small upside for patrons. Thanks to technology and the ingenuity of businesses setting up their events and courses online, we now have unprecedented access to an assortment of local, international, educational and cultural fashion experiences all from the best seat in the house, our couch. EFR reviewed the lineup of major events to find the best (and mostly free!) tickets to sustainable fashion events and courses online this season. Registration is available now so get r ..read more

Yes, lock-down in Australia is here for Winter. While we transition from anticipating the reopening of our favourite op-shops or bars, to settle in for another month or so of zoom+wine sessions and cosy cuddles with the cat or dog, we created a list of woke, self-care and sustainable Winter retail therapy (should you need it). Our next best tip…? Switch off the news and try a new recipe or free online yoga class instead. Breathe, Journal, Yoga, Repeat. Breathe Self Care Journal Breathe Magazine – Staying Home Special The Ultimate “Law of Attraction” Journal Journal – 10% DISCOUNT CODE: S ..read more