A familiar face in your local mall, Tree of Life has its origins in the hippie trail
of India – the place where founders John and Wendy Borthwick got inspiration
for what would eventually become the label. Tree of Life now has stores across
Australia, off ering pieces such as ditsy fl oral tops, vintage-inspired wrap dresses
and wide-leg pants. All Tree of Life items are made in factories that adhere to
a strict supplier code of ethics (or, in the case of their organic cotton knits, are
handmade in India), and a portion of profi ts go to NGO projects overseas.
treeofl ife.com.aubranching out
Produced in their studios in Italy, France and the US
using only natural, renewable and non–petroleum-
based materials, Machete’s range of acetate rings,
earrings, combs and hair clips has rightly gained a
cult following across the globe. The perfect thing
to jazz up the simplest of outfi ts, you can choose
your own adventure from an array of simple, slim
hairclips, 80s-style claw clips, statement chunky
rings or the brand’s signature tortoiseshell hoops.
Despite their hardy jewellery coming with a lifetime
guarantee, Machete also off ers a recycling program
should you tire of your pieces (or your pair of ear-
rings accidentally becomes a sad single, sob), giving
customers store credit for all items returned directly
to them.
shopmachete.com or staplestoreshop.com
CHOP AND CHANGE
LET THERE BE LIGHT
Sydney sustainable furniture and lifestyle brand Koskela is celebrating 10 years
of social impact projects with a collection of contemporary Indigenous lighting
installations and designs. Koskela – Australia’s fi rst B-Corp-accredited furniture
brand – has long prioritised creating income opportunities for Australia’s
Indigenous communities, and Ngalya brings together the work of six such
places – Bula’bula Arts, Durrmu Arts, Milingimbi Art and Culture, Moa Arts,
Ngarrindjeri Weavers and Tjanpi Desert Weavers – for a launch at Koskela in
Rosebery, before moving to the Art Gallery of South Australia in October.
koskela.com.auLIMELIGHT