#TheLook “The modern suit can trace its origins back to Beau Brummell. The English socialite was a prominent figure in Regency England and was responsible for starting many sartorial trends. Through this period, Western fashion was heavily influenced by the flamboyant styles of the French court.” (https://suitshop.com/blogs/news/a-history-of-mens-suits/) Once an upon a time, and it wasn’t that long ago, women working... Continue Reading →
Prince William, the full stop or a capital letter?
Aristocracy. Monarchy. Equality. Which word is the odd man out? Or can they co exist under a new model of leadership? Hundreds of years of evolution and progress, have gone by, improving living standards enormously, and while equality for all is something we apparently all want, it couldn’t be more evident today that we haven’t... Continue Reading →
My body just isn’t cut out for running….
One of the cheapest and easiest and most freeing way of getting and staying in shape for your whole life is running. Now, if you take it too far, it can be a vice, and then you become someone who only talks about running, who experiences chafing too often, wears too much lycra too often,... Continue Reading →
Letter to the Editor #3
https://www.afr.com/politics/albanese-must-say-no-to-bailing-out-andrews-20230403-p5cxqi https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/chalmers-jets-off-with-no-real-growth-strategy-20230412-p5czv2 April 14, 2023 There was some concerning use of words and punctuation in the editorials “Albanese must say no to bailing out Andrews” (April 12) and “Chalmers jets off with no real growth strategy” (April 13). Daniel Andrews has invested a significant amount in infrastructure for Melbourne and Victoria; the use of the... Continue Reading →
Letter to the Editor #1
https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/boards-sound-alarm-on-labor-spending-intervention-20230207-p5ciqc February 10, 2023 “Boards sound alarm on Labor spending, intervention” (February 10) really has to be the final straw in responses to Jim Chalmers’ essay. The reporting and commentary in The Australian Financial Review has been, quite frankly, embarrassing – for this newspaper, for the business “leaders”, and for Australia, as it confirms the suspicion that... Continue Reading →
Letter to the Editor #2
March 6, 2023 https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/rich-women-a-social-revolution-worth-celebrating-20230301-p5colw As a professional woman, the above article appeared to strike all the right notes, until it didn’t and then became rather concerning.. You state: “The steady surge in female participation has also been a source of economic growth and greater prosperity for all Australians. That is worth underlining … to guard... Continue Reading →
Sustainable Fashion
“I believe that’s what the entire world wants,” he says. “Whether it’s a Swiss watch or a British car or Italian clothes, they want quality and they want to know a lot of work and a lot of skill has gone into its manufacture, and they want to know that nobody has been hurt making... Continue Reading →
How the return of traditional skills is boosting Italy’s economy | World news | The Guardian
Artisan revival proves a boon for sluggish economy that has unemployment rate of 12% There aren’t any smartphones distracting the budding couturiers at the tailoring school run by Brioni, the venerable menswear company, in Penne, a medieval town nestled in the heart of Italy’s mountainous Abruzzo region. Instead, their nimble fingers are delicately sewing stitches... Continue Reading →
François-Henri Pinault on a More Sustainable Fashion Industry – Bloomberg
It’s a matter of being a part of the society where you want to do business, or not Source: François-Henri Pinault on a More Sustainable Fashion Industry - Bloomberg As you slip into heels or a tux to toast the New Year, you probably won’t be thinking about the fact that the leather in... Continue Reading →
Australian ‘breakthrough’ in recycling textile and other waste
Researchers at Deakin University in the Australian state of Victoria have found a way to separate blends of cotton-polyester material, hailing this as 'a major breakthrough' for recycling textile and other waste. Source: Australian 'breakthrough' in recycling textile and other waste | Textiles - Australia - Recycling News | Recycling International - recycling magazine for... Continue Reading →
Morgan May 