There are few things better than treating yourself to a bit of retail therapy and picking out a fresh 'fit. But with the harm that fast fashion can cause, we know it's super important to be conscious and careful in choosing sustainable clothing brands. Luckily, there's a one-stop shop popping up in Melbourne that is all about buying well-made, ethically sourced clothes: the Slow Fashion Market.
The market is taking over Coburg Town Hall on Sunday, August 13, with a curated line-up of 34 independent brands and designers who make clothes, jewellery and accessories. Unlike fast fashion brands, these products are durable, made with sustainable and non-toxic materials, and the brands all pay their workers a fair wage (or make the items themselves).
Shoppers can pick up clothing and accessories for women, men and children from brands like Consequences of Change, Mama Movement, The Only Label and Jude, while knowing their fashion habit is supporting ethical and sustainable practices. The Slow Fashion Market is part of Fashion Revolution, an international movement that calls for greater transparency in how clothes are mass produced.
Entry is $4, with tickets available online, and the option to bring a friend for free as a fun bonus.
