Welcome to the ESH Radar: a little run down of some ethical and sustainable brands that have caught our eye this past month or so.

We spoke to Lost And Led Astray designer and FATshion activist Sarah-Jane Duff about designing ethical clothing for plus size bodies, and why the word “fat” should be embraced.

Co-owner and Creative Director of Melbourne brand Elk, Marnie Goding chats to Tess about what their relationships with factories around the world look like, their plans to be fully traceable from farm to garment and whether or not she’s feeling optimistic about the current state of the fashion world.

ESH co-founder Tess talks about how her fashion principles were challenged when money got tight and how we can minimise the impact of our fashion purchases even when there’s not a healthy budget to throw at it.

Did you know gold comes from outer space? Or that your wedding ring may be part of a complex supply chain funding a war in the Congo? ESH takes a look at that precious metal that has enchanted us since the dawn of civilisation - gold.

We have a chat with Auckland based Humanity Founder, Karen, on whats inspired her to launch her line of ethical and affordable basics. 

The world is now buying a million plastic bottles a minute, and less than a third of those are recycled once used. In honour of Plastic Free July, we're celebrating some hero products which are moving us toward a trash free world.

The ESH run down on animal testing and great companies who don't - featuring nothing but images of cute, happy animals not getting tested on. We promise!

Wellington brand Bones Style Club are bridging the gap between sustainability, affordability and style.

What exactly is an eco-candle and how do we go about ensuring our candles aren't harming the air in our homes or Orang-utans in Indonesia?

Spring is in the air which means it's time to shed some winter layers and move into lighter clothing. Cambodian based Dorsu offer affordable and fresh basics, which have been made with people and the environment in mind. Take a look at their Spring 16 collection.

Ash Hilton make beautiful, quality, ethical jewellery in New Zealand. And they are probably about to become your new favourite jewellery brand. 

She Lives Cruelty Free is a New Zealand based online retailer selling 100% cruelty free makeup and beauty products. We had a chat with the founder about the story behind this big-hearted business.

Meet the vegan accessory brand from Quebec whose leather-free commitment has driven a collection of highly innovative materials, and absolutely beautiful products.

Forty million garment workers worldwide are helping fashion giants amass staggering fortunes, but are often not being paid a fair living wage.  So just how much are the people at the top of the chain worth? Is there room for the wealth to circulate more?

Introducing the Case Study collection by NZ brand Kowtow. Inspired by modern Californian architecture, these garments are constructed beautifully, produced as always with seed-to-garment transparency. Available this week, you better get in quick. 

The Seljak sisters are creating luxurious woolen blankets from the waste on the floors of Australias oldest wool mill. We spoke with the lovely Karina Seljak about the trip to India that inspired the brand and what keeps her optimistic in our disposable world. 

Australian brand bassike produces their jeans in a small denim village in Southern Japan where age-old techniques are passed down through generations. The result? Beautiful one of kind denim pieces that not only last forever, but actually improve with age.

New Zealand brand Living Nature is cruelty free through and through, using only natural botanic ingredients that ensure animals all the way down to the insect kingdom are left off our faces.

The vintage gem in West Auckland renewing our faith in recycled clothes shopping

The Brooklyn based brand creating sunglasses through the lens of slow fashion and environmental responsibility