You’re not imagining it,fast fashion is ruining op shops

You’re not imagining it,fast fashion is ruining op shops

Whether you shop or work in second-hand stores,the onslaught of brands like Shein and Kmart’s Anko is hard to ignore.

  • byWendy Syfret

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‘Not just about fashion’:Why Brisbanites are dressing in pre-loved clothes

‘Not just about fashion’:Why Brisbanites are dressing in pre-loved clothes

Jacqueline Cowan has had a front-row seat to the city’s pre-loved fashion evolution,and she’s noticed something interesting.

  • byBrittney Deguara
Sale season is coming. Here’s what you should know about fast fashion

Sale season is coming. Here’s what you should know about fast fashion

The average Australian buys more than 50 new items of clothing per year,but half are discarded less than 12 months later,studies suggest. It doesn’t have to be this way.

  • byLucianne Tonti
What started as a spring clean of my wardrobe ended in an existential crisis
Opinion
Comedy

What started as a spring clean of my wardrobe ended in an existential crisis

‘I could still be a band tee guy’:A case for holding on to your favourite items of clothing.

  • byThomas Mitchell
Fast-fashion upstart Temu accuses Shein of bullying suppliers

Fast-fashion upstart Temu accuses Shein of bullying suppliers

The Chinese rivals are two of the rising powers in online retail,a growing threat to the likes of H&M and Zara. The lawsuit offers a rare glimpse into the business models of the two secretive companies.

  • byJane Zhang andKatie Arcieri
Industry targets fast fashion as 200,000 tonnes hits landfill each year

Industry targets fast fashion as 200,000 tonnes hits landfill each year

The CEO of the Australian Fashion Council said brands such as Shein should be subject to import restrictions as the local industry develops a national fabric recycling scheme.

  • byMary Ward
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At ‘breaking point’,the Australian fashion industry is looking to change

At ‘breaking point’,the Australian fashion industry is looking to change

The federal government has given the fashion industry a $1 million grant to develop a circularity scheme which could change our relationship with clothing forever.

  • byMary Ward
Forget fast fashion:The essential wardrobe items worth investing in

Forget fast fashion:The essential wardrobe items worth investing in

The key when allocating your annual fashion budget to three or four pieces is understanding your body.

  • byDamien Woolnough
Where,why and how:Top tips for ethical clothes shopping in Perth
Opinion
Retail

Where,why and how:Top tips for ethical clothes shopping in Perth

Here is your step-by-step guide to ethical clothes shopping in our fair city:easy ways to make a substantial difference without breaking the bank.

  • byEmma Young
Creating a timeless wardrobe means skipping the fads

Creating a timeless wardrobe means skipping the fads

Finding genuinely size inclusive sustainable brands can be tricky. Catherine Bouris put in the hard yards and crafted the ultimate capsule wardrobe.

  • byCatherine Bouris
How the seven-time rule is destroying vintage fashion

How the seven-time rule is destroying vintage fashion

With a billion garments produced worldwide each year – much of it fast fashion designed to be worn seven times – upcycler Allegra Benmayor feels as though she is fighting a losing battle.

  • byAbby Seaman