Outfit by Pure Pod: The Pink Vintage Tie Top is made of cotton voile, produced with natural dyes and block printed (size 6). Made to order, $155. The Rana Skirt is a printed cotton, tucked with zip opening and waistband (size 8). Made to order, $190. Both pieces are GOTS Organic certified and made in Australia.
I yearn for a time when ethical fashion and fair trade are the main options every time we’re purchasing something, instead of just being a small, niched category. For this balance to happen, it’s crucial that we support and celebrate the ethical fashion brands, like Pure Pod, who go the extra mile to ensure, to the best of their ability that fair wages and minimal environmental damage are a priority during production, consumption and disposal. This means that the intention for this to happen is designed into the product from inception. These are the brands who are happy to be open and transparent about their supply chains.
This is not an easy feat for any company to accomplish, much less a small label with limited capital. Not all slow / ethical fashion companies are small businesses. Regardless of size, I feel like we have to give them accolades for clinging to the right values through thick and thin. I’m so proud of not only the work that they produce but also making so many sacrifices to show the world a better way of manufacturing. I’m so grateful they exist as living examples of what’s possible for our future. Here’s to all the pioneers of a healthier, happier fashion future!
Pure Pod’s Westwood Bodice Top with GOTS certified organic denim. Line fitted, contrast textile on both sides (size 6-8). $190. Made in Australia. Worn with the Rana Skirt.
Whenever possible it’ll really go a long way if we make ethical labels a top priority whenever we’re shopping. Every purchase makes a difference. These are some of the actions that will help turn the tide to make sustainable fashion mainstream.
STYLING
The Look: I wore the Rana Skirt first with the pink Vintage Tie Top and then again with the black Westwood Bodice. To emphasise the elegance, I chose some gold, sequinned heels and then finished the look with a black clutch bag with embellishments.
Styling tip: The multiple colours of the skirt give it a diverse range of colour options to match with. However, the style of the skirt limits it to a more formal yet funky look in my opinion. Therefore, a skirt like this even though it can go with many colours, will need an elegant top or something in that arena.
Sourced from:
Pink vintage tie top: Pure Pod (Made to order - $155)
Rana skirt: Pure Pod - (Made to order - $190)
Westwood bodice: Pure Pod (Made to order - $190)
Gold sequinned stilettos: Canberra Fashion Market
Black embellished clutch: Pandoras at O’Connor Preloved Fashion Op Shop
Photography by Bryant Evans
♥ Nina Gbor