Meg's Journal

what is slow fashion, and why should you care?

what is slow fashion, and why should you care?

I still come across many people who don’t really understand (or perhaps have never been told) what the terms “fast fashion” and “slow fashion” actually mean.  What does the fast...

what is slow fashion, and why should you care?

I still come across many people who don’t really understand (or perhaps have never been told) what the terms “fast fashion” and “slow fashion” actually mean.  What does the fast...

slow and steady - because there is no race

slow and steady - because there is no race

I feel like we have been sold the idea that life is a race.   A race to succeed, a race to acquire, a race to win.  We must keep...

slow and steady - because there is no race

I feel like we have been sold the idea that life is a race.   A race to succeed, a race to acquire, a race to win.  We must keep...

i see you, Gwen

i see you, Gwen

Recently I bought a book from the National Portrait Gallery - "NOW YOU SEE US" - a book chronicling female artists from the 18th-20th centuries. Gwen John's defiant self-portrait captivated...

i see you, Gwen

Recently I bought a book from the National Portrait Gallery - "NOW YOU SEE US" - a book chronicling female artists from the 18th-20th centuries. Gwen John's defiant self-portrait captivated...

small label, large effort, massive impact

small label, large effort, massive impact

So the other day I heard a podcast mention that Starbucks was struggling here because Australians prefer supporting small businesses. Can I just say that the impact of making this...

small label, large effort, massive impact

So the other day I heard a podcast mention that Starbucks was struggling here because Australians prefer supporting small businesses. Can I just say that the impact of making this...

the art (and joy) of slow consumption

the art (and joy) of slow consumption

For me, the "slow" in slow fashion means slowing consumption speed, not just production. I now consider purchases for much longer before I buy, and when I finally do I...

the art (and joy) of slow consumption

For me, the "slow" in slow fashion means slowing consumption speed, not just production. I now consider purchases for much longer before I buy, and when I finally do I...

underconsumption, circularity, and caring for your stuff

underconsumption, circularity, and caring for y...

When I ponder circularity, it's sobering to think that most things today follow a linear "make, buy, throw away" model. The recent #underconsumption trend (I'm never joining TikTok, FYI!) excites...

underconsumption, circularity, and caring for y...

When I ponder circularity, it's sobering to think that most things today follow a linear "make, buy, throw away" model. The recent #underconsumption trend (I'm never joining TikTok, FYI!) excites...