The Australian Women's Weekly

Fashion for the future

“Since its inception, our label has been focused on sustainable and ethical fashion.”
Bianca Spender
Fashion designer

1930, a survey reported that the average woman owned nine outfits. Today that number is 30, and every single garment represents resources that have been used to create the piece, and waste that will eventually contribute to landfill. Textile waste is a huge problem. Unfortunately, dropping last season’s clothes at Vinnies or the Salvos is not a solution. Charities that accept second-hand clothes are overwhelmed and

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