I’m thrilled to see the traction that the slow fashion movement is getting. The latest Tearfund Ethical Fashion Guide has recently been published here in New Zealand and is not only guiding us to make more ethical fashion choices, but also pushing companies and brands to think longer and harder...

If you're new to this site, I can imagine that your first question might be 'what the f*ck is baoule?' That's fair, it's not a word I was familiar with until recently - and even then I only came across it because I was actively seeking out traditionally made, artisan-crafted...

So you're ticking all the boxes on your ethical journey. Cosmetics? Ha! Sulphate-free, no-plastic and no testing on fluffy bunnies. Clothes? Too easy. You've ditched fast fashion, have a capsule wardrobe of locally-made organic cotton staples and own at least one pair of vegan boots. You religiously carry around your...