Oct 15, 2010
take the challenge
Buying nothing new doesn’t mean going without. Take the Salvo's October challenge and make do with what you've already got.
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Oct 15, 2010
on finding worth in waste
At a time when fashion is questioned for it’s consumption and wasteful flippancy, MATERIALBYPRODUCT show us that not all by-products are destined for landfill and that mindfulness can be found in all things material.
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Sep 24, 2010
natural pampering
A short list of luxury pampering items that come from the pantry - courtesy of Peppermint magazine.
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Sep 21, 2010
keep calm and carry yarn
Whatever you think you can do or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, grace and power in it.
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Sep 15, 2010
artful, not landfill
Guerra de la Paz use discarded clothing destined for landfill to create incredibly tender, poignant and powerful, sculptural installations.
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Sep 8, 2010
the considered ensemble
Being found online and in print carries for me such a pure, naive glee. Yet truly incredible is finding joyful acceptance in the Country of Me.
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Sep 6, 2010
attire
Tyres were us. In a state of tire, I thought to share the work of some wonderful people who are experts of the medium.
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Sep 5, 2010
glory boxes
Glory be to the glory box. Grab a copy of the latest Frankie magazine to read our ideas on how to best cull and care for your favourite clothing keepsakes.
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Sep 5, 2010
on slowing the frock up…
Trouble magazine is an Australian-based street press magazine, dedicated to the arts. This month I have an article published - 'on slowing the frock up'.
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Aug 24, 2010
do you care for clothes?
I recently came across a few wartime newspaper clipping, issued by the British Board of Trade during World War II to encourage ladies to do their bit for the war effort by rethinking their relationship to their clothing.
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My name is Kim Kneipp. I'm a sustainable designer, personal stylist and workshop facilitator. l work in Melbourne, Australia and am known as the Frockerphiliac.
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In a bid to pacify the retail urge and reduce fast-fashion consumption I custom-tailor existing garments to truly flatter the individual form. Bringing fresh perspective and an inspired eye for detail, I shop within existing wardrobes, sharing new style ideas that flatter the figure whilst building confidence and flare. Intrinsic to this quest is the desire to encourage acceptance of one's physical self; to embrace the body we live in today, not the one we hope for tomorrow.
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