2019-08-01_Elle_Australia

is for... PAC K it up

Anyone who has shopped online can

bemoan the oodles of unnecessary

packaging – many of it unrecyclable

• that comes along. Thankfully, more
  brands and retailers (we’re looking at
  you, Net-a-Porter, Tigerlily and My
  Chameleon) are offering eco-friendly,
  low-wastage deliveries.

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is for...

life-time REPAIRS

Local brands like Arnsdorf

and Kate Sylvester offer lifetime

repairs on all products, extending

the lifespan of your pieces.

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Q

is for... ask

QUESTIONS

In response to customer

feedback, Australian e-tailer

The Iconic launched

Considered by The Iconic,

which allows shoppers to filter

their search by sustainability

chops – turning up products

like Sans Beast’s vegan bags.

“We judge on sustainability of

materials, environmental impact

of their factory, employee

conditions and animal welfare,”

says Jaana Quaintance-James,

Head of Sustainability and

Ethical Sourcing at The Iconic.

is for... SURPRISE!

it’s not real

2019 is the year faux went

mainstream, with luxury houses

including Gucci, Chanel and

Givenchy announcing non-fur

policies, unveiling more ethical

alternatives. When faux looks

this good, why wouldn’t you?

Top, $380, ARNSDORF,

arnsdorf.com.au

Top, $339,

KATE SYLVESTER,

katesylvester.com

Bag, $199,

SANS BEAST,

theiconic.com.au

Burberry

Gucci

Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney

P

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Versace

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