Founder and designer, Nyla Jano was working in the surf, skate and snow industry while travelling around Cambodia when the inspiration for what went on to become TORRAIN, a sustainable and colorful bag business, hit. TORRAIN works to give back to communities. They work with artisans in Cambodia who wash, cut and sew the items. …
This year has been… an odd one to say the least. As we approach the end of the year, you may want to make the most of the last few months of 2020 and get into the seasonal and festive mood. For me personally, I like to do that by cooking, baking and trying out …
Last week, Union Square’s giant clock changed from telling the present time, to telling the time remaining. It was a climate crisis countdown. The 62-foot-wide clock switched from showing the time to showing messages including, “The Earth has a deadline.” Yikes. Then numbers — 7:103:15:40:07 showed up. And yes, this represents the years, days, hours, …
We chatted to founder Sandy Ronalds about her brand Nativ, an Australian owned clothing brand that specializes in women’s underwear. Their briefs are made from recycled and sustainable materials, and are designed for maximum comfort for the everyday woman. Sandy decided to set up Nativ after she became a mum and wanted to make a difference …
As Autumn/Fall approaches and we make the transition from our summer wardrobe into cooler clothing, it can be hard to find sustainable pieces and stores that allow you to shop with a clear conscience. Sure, you may know of brands and can shop directly with them, such as Salt + Umber and Softwear, but for …
“Clothes aren’t going to change the world, the women who wear them will.” —Anne Klein Woven Futures started with a goal to help Guatemalan women in need. They now empower indigenous artisan women around the globe, while creating designs inspired by nature using no chemicals. Woven Futures is a woman-owned and founded company, based out of …
Here at Zoe Elle, we’re all about women supporting women. We love seeing boss babes spotting gaps in the market, and really harnessing their knowledge and tools to create their own businesses. That’s exactly what happened to Nadja Nufer who is the founder of Bali Balance, a natural skin, body and hair care brand. Nadja …
Launched in 2009, Adelaide-based ONE SEED is Australia’s first natural perfume company. They’re also an award-winning brand, winning The Beauty Shortlist Awards for Best Fragrance, Best Facial Elixir, and Editor’s Choice – Beauty in 2019. Their story started when Liz Cook, the founder, heard of people who were starting to replace their beauty and skincare …
Whether we like to admit it or not, plastic is everywhere we look. From where I’m sitting and writing this, I can see that my snack is in plastic wrapping, my lip balm next to me is in a plastic pot, and I’ve just had an online order arrive packaged in—you guessed it—plastic. With almost …
If you, like many of us, are still avoiding visiting salons currently, you may have taken matters into your hands. Whether you’ve been plucking your own brows, touching up your own roots, or working hard to master an at-home manicure, you’ve probably realized how hard it can be to find products to use that are …
