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Textile Recycling

Textile Recycling

Suzie Eggleton
By Suzie Eggleton

18th March is Global Recycling Day! For every 1kg of textiles that avoids landfill, approximately 3-4kg of greenhouse gases are prevented from polluting the atmosphere. So we thought we'd take a look...

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Colour Theory: 2024 Trend Watch

Colour Theory: 2024 Trend Watch

Suzie Eggleton
By Suzie Eggleton

Although slow fashion isn't really about trends, it is fun to check in to see how we're stacking up with the latest - you can...

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Ready to ship!

Ready to ship!

Suzie Eggleton
By Suzie Eggleton

Need something last minute for someone special? We often make to order but we have some items in stock ready to go before the NZ...

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Spooky Season - Shop the look

Spooky Season - Shop the look

Suzie Eggleton
By Suzie Eggleton

October is where it's at for creepy, cooky, mysterious and spooky (unless you're the kind of cutie who relates to this style all year round!)....

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Spring Edit - Shop the looks

Spring Edit - Shop the looks

Suzie Eggleton
By Suzie Eggleton

Spring is all about fresh vibes and leaving the hibernation of winter behind! We've curated our top picks to start the season right... Paz in...

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Gift Guide - cute stuff to hit the right budget

Gift Guide - cute stuff to hit the right budget

Suzie Eggleton
By Suzie Eggleton

Buying gifts is high pressure but it doesn't have to be. Gifting to show your appreciation for loved ones doesn't have to be material items, it can...

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Our Packaging - (and how to dispose of it responsibly)
Compostable Packaging Recyclable Sustainability

Our Packaging - (and how to dispose of it responsibly)

Suzie Eggleton
By Suzie Eggleton

We pride ourselves on having 100% plastic free packaging, which as any business owner will tell you is quite a journey finding earth friendly options...

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What is vegan leather anyway?

What is vegan leather anyway?

Suzie Eggleton
By Suzie Eggleton

Love it or hate it, vegan leather is a good catch-all term for faux (fake) leather fabrics like the ones we use here at Velvet...

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Ethical Competitiveness: How it harms the cause
blogs ethical fashion

Ethical Competitiveness: How it harms the cause

Suzie Eggleton
By Suzie Eggleton

Vegan Police, Social Justice Warriors, Bloody Hippies! The ethical movement has a reputation for being a little aggressive at times, because we're just so darn...

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