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Eco-tistical fashion

July 15th 2010 05:17

Eco chic is not so much a style as it is a revolution. Back in the day, most of us didn't give a second thought as to where our clothes actually came from: all we cared about was the look, the quality and the price. I'd never even heard of a sweatshop when I was a teenager, let alone free trade! But those were the bad old days. Thanks to the combined efforts of many, consumers have become increasingly aware of the humanitarian and environmental issues that lurk behind that seemingly innocent T-shirt or pair of joggers, and are taking big steps towards ending the exploitation of our planet and its people.

From little things, big things grow...

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They're using rat fur now?

June 29th 2010 07:22

There's no denying that fashion can be weird. At times, it even borders on disturbing, but like any kind of art, its interpretation will almost always be subjective. And so is the case for what some are calling winter's hottest fashion accessory: rat fur! Designers as diverse as New Orleans local Cree McCree and celebrity favourite Oscar de la Renta have been using rat fur in their recent collections, and as would be expected, it has environmentalists and fashion critics divided. So is this trend grossly unethical, or just plain gross? The answer is not as simple as you'd think.

Rat fur in fashion: An ethical dilemma, or an environmental saviour?

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Can fashion co-exist with feminism?

June 7th 2010 03:59

When you hear the word ‘feminist’, what’s the first image that comes to mind? Is it an image of a hairy-legged, tough-looking woman with facial piercings and multiple tattoos? Or, is it one of a dowdy academic with librarian hair, a collared shirt and sensible shoes? Maybe the image you’re seeing is of a long-haired hippie chick with no bra, or perhaps a ball-breaking businesswoman with spiked heels and a thousand-dollar handbag... the list of possible images goes on and on, but which image is the right one? Is it possible that feminists could look like any one of these women, and countless more? And is there even the slightest possibility that a feminist could be interested in something so apparently superficial as fashion?

In a word: yes.

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The Uniform Project is complete!

May 19th 2010 21:24

One year. One dress. One hundred thousand dollars! (Well, very nearly). In the twelve months that New Yorker Sheena Matheiken spent wearing the same black dress, she's managed to raise US$94,786 for disadvantaged children in her home country of India... and there's still donations trickling in! It just goes to show how a little bit of ingenuity and creativity really can change the world, and you can have a lot of fun doing it as well.

Some of my favourite outfits from the Uniform Project.

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The rise (and rise) of eco chic

May 15th 2010 05:06

Vintage style, recycled fashions, clothes swapping parties and handmade items. Knitting, sewing, crocheting and mending. Hunting for that awesome one-of-a-kind piece at your local charity shop. Nicking your Mum's old scarves, hats and jewellery. Refusing to wear fur, and keeping your leather purchases to a minimum. Buying retro designer garments on ebay at a fraction of their original cost. No, it's not the 'next big thing', and no, it's not just a trend that will go away in time. This is a revolution in the making, and it's one that transcends fashion altogether. This is eco chic, and it's the way of the future.

Eco chic combines social awareness and environmental sustainability with an undeniable sense of style.

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My favourite fashion blogs

May 3rd 2010 04:08

Much to the excitement of all of us Aussie fashion-y types, Australian Fashion Week has begun (yay!) but before I get started on my coverage of that, I'd like to share with you a few of my personal favourite fashion blogs. We all know about People Stylewatch and the countless blogs associated with long-established fashion mags (like Vogue, Marie Claire, Grazia and so on) so this post is devoted to those blogs that are entirely separate from the "old media." So without further adieu, my fave fashion blogs of the moment are...

Fashion blogs: inspiring, personal, and real.

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Fashion bloggers to take over the world

April 29th 2010 09:48

... the fashion world, that is! Once ruled by the likes of Anna Wintour, the reporting of fashion has become a lot more web-based over the last few years and seems to be continuing on that trajectory. While many bloggers (myself included) do have degrees in journalism or fashion design, there are plenty more out there who do not, and are just writing about what they love. As is only natural when people do the things they love, many fashion bloggers have found great success in terms of readership, and are beginning to have a real influence on the sartorial decisions of the world at large.

An Australian blogger by the name of Journeywoman. Yes, that's me.

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Dangerous curves ahead? Elle magazine 'breaks fashion's last taboo'

March 29th 2010 18:14

In what is yet another installment to the never-ending skinny versus curvy debate, leading French fashion magazine Elle has featured a plus-size model on its cover, in the next issue which is due to hit newsstands this weekend. The magazine will also have a 32-page spread with cover girl Tara Lynn and three other plus-size models showcasing outfits designed for the bigger beauties among us. Naturally, the issue has reignited the debate, with fashion insiders on both sides of the fence: some who are applauding Elle's move, and others scoffing that it is merely a publicity stunt of (dare I say it... oh, go on then) plus sized proportions.

Model Tara Lynn, who is set to be French Elle's first ever bigger-bodied cover girl

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The Uniform Project hits Sydney!

March 24th 2010 06:03

Remember Sheena Matheiken, the style-savvy New Yorker who was wearing the same dress every day for a year to raise money for charity? (If not, click here to find out what I'm talking about). Well, she has just over one month to go until her year of the black dress is over, and will be hosting an event at The Clock Bar in Sydney's Surry Hills this Sunday afternoon, the 28th of March. It'll be a relaxing arvo of drinks and discussion, with local bands playing and a screening of The Uniform Project movie as well. Check out the event's details here.

The inspiring Sheena Matheiken in one of her many outfits built around the same dress

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Is Gemma Ward's career over?

February 17th 2010 09:00

The fashion industry's skinny obsession appears to have claimed another victim. Aussie supermodel Gemma Ward, who shot to stardom as a teenager for her ultra-thin, waif-like figure, has begun to look... well, just a little bit too normal. At age 22 her figure has filled out, and as any high fashion model knows far too well, gaining weight is a surefire way to ruin your career. But is it really Gemma's time to kiss her modelling career goodbye? Or does she have the staying power to pull through?

Gemma in the pages of Vogue magazine, back in her career's heyday...

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The skinny vs. curvy debate: when will it end?

December 16th 2009 03:53

We've been hearing the same old story for decades now, and still it seems there is no end in sight. Does the fashion industry promote an unhealthy body image by using only very slim models on the catwalk? Would using larger models minimise the development of eating disorders in young girls, or would it be promoting obesity? Is fashion all about fantasies and ideals, or do we want to see "real girls" representing our "real world"? The questions go on and on, and yet, in late 2009 we are still no closer to getting any answers.

Which would you rather see?

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Suddenly sexy: why brides are ditching the frou-frou

December 5th 2009 11:25

Whether you want to blame it on Hollywood, the rise of raunch culture or the desire to bring modernity to an otherwise old-fashioned ritual, one thing is for certain: brides are becoming sexier! A decade ago, bridal gowns were meringue-shaped and teeming with lace, whereas in 2009 a slinky, strapless or backless dress is likely to be the main attraction of a girl's big day.

You're going to be in the spotlight, so why not dress like a star?

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Could you wear the same dress every day for a year?

August 20th 2009 23:48

I know I couldn't, but I'm not Sheena Matheiken! The New York-based creative director has given herself the challenge of wearing the exact same dress for 365 days, using funky accessories to mix up her look on a daily basis. The unusual task has brought her worldwide media attention, which is precisely what she wants, as she's doing it to raise money for the Akanksha Foundation: a charity that helps educate poor children in India by paying for compulsory items such as school uniforms.

The basic black dress... reworked.

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Keeping it classy

August 8th 2009 13:41

Genuinely classy women are becoming something of a rarity. It's a sad sign of the times, but it's one that you can use to your advantage. By keeping it classy, both in terms of your outfit choices and your standards of behaviour, you'll be going a long way towards gaining the respect and admiration of everyone around you. Best of all, you'll stand out from the ordinary, classless crowds like a shining star in the night sky.