A paradigm-shifting book that asks what the world might be like if divine feminine power had never been devalued. And shows us how it is being reclaimed.
Gardener. Gossip. Spinster. Healer. Nymph . . . Witch.
For centuries, the work of women was viewed with suspicion. Their knowledge – of bodies, nature, and community – posed a threat to a masculine order. To men who saw them as something to be contained and controlled.
The future looks kinda scary, doesn’t it?
But what if climate change could show us the links between far-right politics, toxic masculine echo chambers and our declining quality of life?
That’s what this book is about. It’s about carbon emissions and solar panels, but also new ideas about wellbeing and belonging, fairer economics and ambitious political movements that refuse to accept a broken status quo.
Read MorePublished to mark 20 years of Kowtow, The Unmaking Of reflects on where we've been, what we've learned, and where fashion must go next.
Part archive, part manifesto, the book brings together stories, essays and imagery that trace two decades of questioning convention and imagining a different future for clothing.
Worn Stories is a media project by artist and writer Emily Spivack exploring the personal memories and mini-memoirs attached to everyday and cherished articles of clothing. It spans a 2014 bestselling book and an 8-episode 2021 Netflix Documentary Series.
Read MoreIn this captivating work, psychologist and knitter Nicole Nehrig delves into the myriad ways that art forms such as knitting, sewing, and embroidery were and continue to be liberating for women.
Read MoreSewing with Scraps. 15 Projects to Sew a Sustainable Wardrobe Using Leftover Fabric. Learn how to repurpose leftover fabrics and make a Scandi-inspired wardrobe with Sewing with Scraps.
Read MoreBy Skye Pennant
Well Worn is the perfect book both for stitching pros and for those who have never picked up a needle and thread before. The sustainable darning and sashiko techniques taught in this book fight against perfectionism as well as fast fashion.
Read MoreThe Nature of Fashion: A Botanical Story of Our Material Lives is a 2025 book by sustainable-fashion activist Carry Somers. It explores how humans have spun plant fibers into clothing from ancient times to the modern era, investigating the history, trade, and environmental impact of textiles
Read MoreFrom NZ brand, Kowtow.
Built on the ethos that great minds think differently, but often find common ground, Common Interest is dedicated to innovation, preservation and restoration of the environment. With the mission to educate and inspire, Common Interest is committed to amplifying authentic voices by working collaboratively with people from all walks of life.
Read MoreDrawing on her extensive fashion experience and expertise, Darke offers practical guidance on how we as consumers can make a difference in the industry's environmental impact. What to Wear and Why also celebrates those who are already doing so, from environmental activists to sustainable fashion pioneers, giving us examples of how fashion sustainability can work in the real world.
Read MoreThis book explores the craft of use, the cultivated, ordinary and ingenious ideas and practices that promote satisfying and resourceful use of garments, presenting them as an alternative, dynamic, experiential frame with which to articulate and foster sustainability in the fashion sector.
Read MoreA sweeping and captivatingly told history of clothing and the stuff it's made of--an unparalleled deep dive into how we've made what we wear, and how our garments have transformed our societies, our planet, and our lives.
Read MoreA jolting exposé that reveals the true cost of the toxic, largely unregulated chemicals found on most clothing today.
Read MoreIn this impassioned book, Siegle analyses the global epidemic of unsustainable fashion, taking stock of our economic health and moral accountabilities to expose the pitfalls of fast fashion. Refocusing the debate squarely back on the importance of basic consumer rights, Siegle reveals the truth behind cut price, bulk fashion and the importance of your purchasing decisions, advocating the case for a new sustainable design era where we are assured of value for ethically, morally and in real terms.
Read MoreJoin Orsola's care revolution and learn to make the clothes you love, last longer.
This book will equip you with a myriad of ways to mend, rewear and breathe new life into your wardrobe to achieve a more sustainable lifestyle.
Read MoreFibershed by Rebecca Burgess explores a revolutionary approach to fashion by advocating for regional and regenerative textile systems. Inspired by her year-long challenge to wear only locally sourced clothing, Burgess presents a vision for a more sustainable industry rooted in soil-to-soil practices. The book highlights the environmental and social benefits of bioregional fiber production, showcasing farmers, artisans, and innovators working to create a circular, climate-positive fashion system.
Read MoreOrdinary Delusions is a roadmap for how we can flourish in a world where quality of life, prosperity, mental health and hope for a better future are all under threat. It is an attempt to find answers to some of the biggest paradoxes of modern life:
→ Modern life feels empty and overwhelming at the same time
→ We know shopping is bad…but we still like it
→ Work sucks but we all want to be someone
→ The future looks so dark but what are we really doing about it
“In early 2022, I realised I didn’t have a great relationship with clothes.
Deciding what to wear occupied my thoughts continuously, and many of my feelings about getting dressed were negative. This realisation led to a research project exploring our relationship with clothes, trying to understand how clothes make us feel”
Liz Sunshine
Read MoreCareer advice for sustainable fashion change makers
All about empowering people to work in the fast-paced and ever evolving world of sustainable fashion. It’s about enabling more of you to arrive here and indeed, own it, as well as then thrive within it.
Read MoreThis is a place to explore luxury, fashion and sustainability: not the happiest of friends historically. It is information and power to change what inspires you, the way you dress, shop and spend your time. Discover the good and bad of what brands are up to, what is going on behind the scenes (it’s exciting), and how you can enjoy fashion and beauty guilt free. Because currently: it’s not sustainable.
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