Sustainable Fashion Feature: FRANFRANTOU
Since moving to Berlin in mid October I’ve been keeping myself busy discovering the city. One of the great opportunities I’ve had since I’ve been here is the chance to work with French artist Aurélie Moigno, the incredibly talented founder of fashion and home accessories brand Franfrantou. I will keep you up to date with some of our projects... Read More
Another step in ethical fashion
I’m not usually one to promote specific businesses on here, mainly because I like to think that we’re quite independent just a group of slow guys and gals that pick up hints and facts along the way and share them with you all. However I’v recently been on the hunt for some responsibly manufactured fabrics for some Christmas pressies I’m working... Read More
The Spirit of the Black Dress – Sustainable Fashion Gala
I was a excited and honoured to be selected as one of the 10 winning finalists of this years The Spirit of the Black Dress Awards (TSOBD) – a highlight on the cultural program at L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Week (LMFF). Directed by Jane Hayes, the competition judged finalists based on a sustainability criteria and selected by fashion heavy weights – Fashion Designer Jenny... Read More
Handcrafted Shoes at your Doorstep: Feit
Ever wondered what it would be like to live in a time when shoes were made to order, when you could send in your measurements and order your very own handcrafted shoe that fits your foot exactly? Well i’m here to tell you that a little shop in Darlinghurst, Sydney, has brought the fine craftsman ship and art of traditional shoe making right to our doorstep. Established... Read More
Interwoven – annual textile exhibition
Want to see Slow Fashion in action? – come check out the annual exhibition – Interwoven. A range of textile explorations will be on display, highlighting the diversity granted by hand produced and a slower mentality. Artists include – Amando Chant, Circle of Designers, Jacqueline Hill, Megan Jackson, Louise Pierina Murer, Jessica Robertson (me!) and Kate Ward. Opening... Read More
Slow Fashion 101
What is Slow Fashion? It is many things and can be interpreted and practiced in many ways. Based on the principles of the Slow Food Movement it is similarly an alternative to the fast, mass-produced, consumed and disposed. We see it as the sustainable future of the fashion industry. Whilst the industry and us as consumers have limited “slow” choices, there are many options... Read More
Slow Design Down Under
Welcome to a bit slow! We are a bunch of interdisciplinary designers located in the land of oz (down under) deciding to stimulate debate around the concept of ‘slow design’. What is slow design? Well its a movement that started in the kitchen- have you heard of slow food? well now thats basically taking over other areas, such as design- thats where we come in. Slow design... Read More
