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Sustainably Sourced: The Australian Edit


Day


Oversized Boxy Dress in Dark Green

Gallery Sweater in Sand Marle


Kowtow


Offering

Style

Price range

Size Range

Delivers to

Sustainable practices

Womenswear, Ceramics

Simple, timeless silhouettes

$$ - $$$

XXS (UK 6/US 0/EU 34) - XL (UK 16/US 12/EU 44)

Australia

  • SA8000-certified workplaces

  • Fair trade cotton

  • Slow production chain

  • Ethical treatment of animals

  • Non-toxic dyes


Night


Bamboo Lyocell Cami and Shortie in Pepper


Ettitude


Offering

Style

Price range

Size Range

delivers to

Sustainable practices

Women’s Sleepwear, Men’s Sleepwear, Bedding & Bath Accessories, Travel Accessories

Classic, luxurious, comfort

$$ - $$$

S (UK 6-8) - L (UK 14-16)

Australia, US, Canada and internationally*

  • Biodegradable bamboo lyocell fabric (a.k.a. “vegan silk”)

  • Reusable packaging

  • Upcycled water bottles used for eye masks

  • Textile recycling program



Kat The Label


Offering

Style

Price range

Size Range

delivers to

Sustainable practices

Lingerie, Sleepwear

Feminine, delicate, lace

$$

XS (UK 6/US 2/EU 34) - XL (UK 14/US 12/EU 44)

Australia and internationally*

  • Use of deadstock fabric

  • Committed to sourcing eco packaging (currently using reusable mesh bags)

  • Regular factory visits


Plus-size


Tropical Maxi Dress in Cinnamon Floral

Jemima Dress in Khaki


Hope & Harvest


Offering

Style

Price range

Size Range

delivers to

Sustainable practices

Womenswear

Feminine, casual, colourful prints

$$ - $$$

XS (UK 10/US 8/EU 38) - XL (US 22/UK 24/EU 52)

Australia and internationally*

  • Local manufacture or SA8000-certified off-shore manufacturers

  • Vegan materials, cruelty free

  • Fair trade agreements

  • Organic cotton


Activewear


Galaxy Bike Pant and Chloe Crop


dk active


Offering

Style

Price range

Size Range

delivers to

Sustainable practices

Activewear, including plus-size and maternity options

Basics and clean lines

$$

XXS (UK 4/US 0/EU 32) - 6XL (UK 24/US 20/EU 52)

Australia, New Zealand and internationally

  • Use of fabric offcuts

  • Solar-powered HQ

  • Manufactured in Australia

  • Sustainable fabrics including ECONYL®, organic cotton, bamboo and modal

  • Carbon-neutral shipping

  • Biodegradable packaging


Shoes


Roberta Black


Nelson Made


Offering

Style

Price range

Size Range

delivers to

Sustainable practices

Women’s Footwear

Luxury sandals in minimal silhouettes

$$$

EU 35 - 42

Australia and internationally*

  • Small batch production

  • 80% production in Melbourne, looking to be 100% Melbourne-based by 2021

  • Compostable packaging

  • Carbon-neutral shipping for Australian orders

  • Carbon offset applied for express and international orders

  • Solar-powered studio in Melbourne


Home


Planet Furniture


Offering

Style

Price range

delivers to

Sustainable practices

Furniture, Homeware, Ceramics, Art

Natural, contemporary, functional, built to last

$$ - $$$$

Australia and some items internationally*

  • Natural materials, including sustainably grown Australian hardwoods

  • Pieces created by local artisans, including Aboriginal artists

  • Full retail margin from art purchases donated to local charities


*increased delivery fees apply, and local taxes/duties may be applied


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