Blog Posts | Silver and Gold Clothing
Let's Talk Inclusive Sizing
I got an email from a customer the other day asking why I don't provide more sizing options.
The super short answer - I simply can't afford to yet....
Buycotting vs. Boycotting - Changing Our Habits Around Gift Giving
Believe it or not, the holiday season is upon us again! (HOW did that happen?) This season brings with it a host of different emotions, events an...
Loved Clothes Last: extending the lifespan of your favourite garments
"Extending the life of clothes by just nine extra months of active use would reduce carbon, water and waste footprints by around 20-30% each.
I...
Focus on Fibre: Wool
It’s that time of year again. And yes, by that I mean it’s the time for pumpkin spiced e v e r y t h i n g, unnecessarily large scarves, Ugg boots ...
Made in Cambodia: Why I Chose to Manufacture Overseas
I've recently moved my production overseas to beautiful Cambodia - learn why, and how I'm making sure it's still produced ethically - in this blog all about transparency.
Samatoa Lotus Farm & the Incredible Lotus Fibre
This week I had the privilege of visiting Samatoa Lotus Farm just outside of Siem Reap, Cambodia, which specializes in fabrics made of lotus, silk,...
Focus on Fibre: Polyester
Here at (Ag)+(Au) Clothing, we’ve made sustainable sourcing of our products a top business priority and philosophy. All of the clothing is made fro...
Let July Set You (Plastic) FREE
The number of times I’ve felt that gut wrenching feeling (guilt or indigestion… which ones worse though, really?) from unnecessarily purchasing a w...
WTF is a Capsule Wardrobe?
“Less is more” and “quality over quantity” come to mind when I think about the term capsule wardrobe. Now you might be thinking, “What the damn hel...
Our Personal Impact on the Fashion Industry: How Can We Help?
In the past few years, thanks to documentaries like the True Cost, we’ve seen consumer consciousness focus in on how the fashion industry is affect...
Mythbusting: Manufacturing Overseas
It's Fashion Revolution Week!! A week dedicated to discussing the fashion industry in all it's mud and glory and a call to action to learn as much...
Opinion: Is Second Hand Shopping Ethical?
Disclaimer: I've never been a thrifter. Ok, maybe I went through a phase in highschool, but it lasted a nanosecond and I wasn't ever very good at ...