Fashion Revolution Week 2017 has arrived and with it, this special 7-part podcast series hosted by Clare Press of Wardrobe Crisis, highlighting the stories behind some of our region's most ethical clothing labels. 

The nature of ethical fashion is often tied most closely to the people who make the garments, but it doesn't stop there. What about animal welfare and environmental stewardship? Farming practices and the biodegradable fabrics?

Clare speaks with Pip Smith of Love Merino - a family-owned label crafting scarves made from the finest Merino grown right on their farm in Wellington, NSW. They chat about the Smith's holistic management of the land, the way they use a sustainable sheep breed in order to stop any need for mulesing, and also the steps they take to ensure that each step of the process in producing their scarves is ethical and in support of small Australian businesses.  

For more information on everything in today's episode visit:
Love Merino - https://www.lovemerino.com.au/
Fashion Revolution - http://www.fashionrevolution.org 
Or search for #whomademyclothes on social media and be the change! 

 

Fashion Revolution Week 2017&nbsp;has arrived and with it, this special 7-part podcast series hosted by Clare Press of Wardrobe Crisis, highlighting the stories behind some of our region's most ethical clothing labels.&nbsp;
The nature of ethical fashion is often tied most closely to the people who make the garments, but it doesn't stop there. What about animal welfare and environmental stewardship? Farming practices and the biodegradable fabrics?
Clare speaks with Pip Smith of Love Merino - a family-owned label crafting scarves made from the finest Merino grown right on&nbsp;their farm in Wellington, NSW.&nbsp;They chat about the Smith's&nbsp;holistic management of the land, the way they use a sustainable sheep breed in order to stop any need for mulesing, and also the steps they take to ensure that each step of the process in producing their scarves is ethical and in support of small Australian businesses. &nbsp;
For more information on everything in today's episode visit:
<ul>
<li>Love Merino -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lovemerino.com.au/">https://www.lovemerino.com.au/</a></li>
<li>Fashion Revolution -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fashionrevolution.org/">http://www.fashionrevolution.org</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Or search for #whomademyclothes on social media and be the change!&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Much of the global fashion industry can be opaque, exploitative and environmentally damaging and desperately needs revolutionary change. We love fashion, but we don’t want our clothes to come at the cost of people or our planet. In recognition of Fashion Revolution Week 2017 (April 24th - 30th) Fashion Revolution Australia New Zealand and Jackrabbit.FM have teamed up to look closer at the brands, the people, the designers and the ideas behind some of Australia and New Zealand’s most responsible independent fashion labels and start answering the question of Who Made Your Clothes. Get involved over at http://www.fashionrevolution.org or search for #whomademyclothes on social media and be the change!

Fashion should feel good. But even more - fashion should do good. Join the Fashion Revolution and put people and planet first.

Who Made My Clothes

Clare Press speaks with Pip Smith of Love Merino about ethical wool farming, mulesing and why farming practices and animal welfare should also be part of the conversation surrounding ethical fashion.

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