‘Surely we are smarter than mowing down 1,000-year-old trees to make T-shirts’ – the complex rise of viscose
You would be forgiven for thinking that your wood pulp top is sustainable. But you might be surprised to hear just how many forests are being felled to make it
June 2024
Marks & Spencer to launch clothing repair and alterations service
Ganni: what’s the secret of the covetable Danish label’s success?
May 2024
Legislation, AI and the Ganni playbook: 10 takeaways from the Super Bowl of sustainable fashion
Change by degrees
Cut down on baby clutter: how to recycle, swap and upcycle your children’s clothes
Why regenerative garments are the ultimate status symbol
Castoffs to catwalk: fashion show shines light on vast Chile clothes dump visible from space
Speak now: the truth about weddings
Something old: why six brides picked a second-hand wedding dress
Change by degrees
Press for success: four tips from readers on the best ways to sell secondhand clothes
April 2024
Fashion Statement newsletter
‘There’s no going back’: reasons to be hopeful about the future of fashion
From textile waste to microplastics, the industry is broken. But with Fashion Revolution Week starting today, we ask sustainability experts for some positive news
Closet clinic
Dye before you buy: how to give tired-looking silk garments a second life
Stubborn stains had relegated Lucianne Tonti’s favourite silk clothes to the back of the closet. With the help of a professional dyeing service, she gives them a jet-black refresh
Are we really wearing micro shorts this season? The hot pants rebellion on social media
This autumn in Australian style, tiny shorts have become a fashion trend – and not everyone is happy. Plus: Kate Ceberano’s quilts
March 2024
Skins and feathers are as cruel as fur, the fashion industry is told
Wearing a secondhand outfit these days is something to brag about, not whisper
Secondhand clothing on track to take 10% of global fashion sales
Stella McCartney celebrates Mother Earth with no lack of glamour
February 2024
Brief letters
Wooden buttons will only go so far in saving the planet
Brief letters: Avoiding plastics | Remembering Jenny Baynes | The role of artists | The best campus novels | Michelle Mone’s horse
Closet clinic
Size-inclusive, sustainable brands: Australian fashion professionals share their favourites
It is harder than it should be to find good clothes in larger sizes, especially those made with the planet in mind. But some designers and stores are pushing for change
The hidden plastics in our clothes – and how to avoid them
Most people know that polyester trousers are made of plastic. But, from labels to threads and zippers, it is lurking in many less obvious places too. Here’s how to minimise the amount in your wardrobe – and the harm it causes
January 2024
Three new looks, no new clothes – my secondhand styleover
We challenge sustainable stylists to create three on-trend outfits for our (fussy) fashion editor. Can they make her look bang up to date in only used clothes?
