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Crushes sat down with old mate Chlöe Swarbrick before the 2023 general election to discuss her philosophy of change and the community she cultivated to sustain it.

Behind the curtain of small independent jewellery designer Bebe Mae of Ōtautahi.

Auckland ceramicist talks about what inspires and motivates her creativity to make Flow Studio Ceramics

No matter how fast fashion might market a sustainable range or change, their business model means that they cannot ever be truly eco-conscious.

Mama, avid thrifter and our all round Crush, Charlotte Burt of The Goods We Found reflects on her introduction to second hand shopping as a youngster; and how it feels to still be thrifting.

Local business babe, thrift lover, and our crush Danielle France of The Mustard Jumper talked us through the spiraling addiction of being a former fast fashion shopper, and her journey to a more conscious wardrobe.

We talk to Gem Adams of Blackbird Goods about how she keeps conscious shopping and thrifting while being busy as a shop-owner, product designer, mother, and stylist.

Kate Hall from Ethically Kate talks to us about the cost of fashion on labour and the environment, and investing in an ethical wardrobe. 

This is the first in our Shop By Maker features where we get to know one of our many makers and Crushes. Introducing artist and jewellery maker Albertine Lello of Pigment Studios! She allows us in to her home studio on a rainy Tuesday morning in Mt Eden, and in to her creative mind.