Supporting the Blanket Ban on 'Supermarket' Cashmere...
It’s always encouraging to see giant global fashion players take a stand on ethical fashion. However, ASOS’s recent decision to blanket ban (effective January 2019) on all remaining animal-derived fibres within their online offering - including cashmere, silk and mohair, has raised the question: Is ethical fashion really so black-and-white?Â
How To: Wash Your Cashmere
Luxurious investment garments are created for many years of wear and love. And ensuring these garments reach their long-wearing potential is key to the socially and environmentally responsible slow-fashion movement.
Mother’s Day Luxury Love List
From the grazed knees and night-time monsters of childhood, to the challenges of first-time motherhood or other momentous life achievements, mums are always there to love, guide, support and encourage. And for those of us fortunate enough to navigate life with our mum by our side, Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show just how much we appreciate their everyday contributions, large and small.
Sneak Peek ~ Behind the scenes
 We spent a beautiful afternoon with our toes in the sand down at Aspendale Beach, Melbourne, shooting our Mother’s Day mini campaign last Thursday. It was a true Mother’s Day affair with our 27 week pregnant photographer Fracesca Laude @francescalaude_photographer.
Shooting our stunning model Natalia Kalinowski @natkalinowski and 3 1/2year old Alexandra Laude.
An Overview: Our Story
Mia Fratino is a company built on the ideals of quality over quantity, forging our way as a force in the ethical fashion movement.  We're passionate about slow fashion and we always strive to deliver the highest quality goods, that will continue to last and offer value with time.Â
European Adventure: Normandy
After our recent adventure in Normandy, we thought it would be the perfect time to share some of the fascinating cultural etiquette specific to the region. Every culture has their own set of rules and this rural region of France is no exception. Many of the bizarre cultural etiquettes are steeped in years of history and, as some would argue, superstition.
Mia Fratino's Transeasonal Style Staples
 Every season has its standards, from spring dresses to summer shorts, but as the cooler weather begins to kick in all wardrobes need some transeasonal style staples. These are the garments that carry you through the cooler months.  Just because daylight savings is over and the temperature is cooling off doesn't mean your wardrobe can't start heating up.
3 Secrets To Boost Your Daily Wellbeing
Wellness shouldn’t be an effort.  It’s a simple as that.  Anything that adds or requires you to add to your already overfull lifestyle is going to do the opposite of what it preaches.  That is why we have come up with the three tips below that will allow you to add to your daily well-being, without taking up time.  You won’t even notice you’re doing them. Â
What is Cashmere and Where Does it Come From?
The word ‘cashmere’ invokes thoughts of luxury and softness for almost everyone, but what about thoughts of breath-taking faraway mountains, and the rare, beautiful textiles produced there? Because, although the end product we see is usually soft, delicate and refined, each of those fibres has taken a long and arduous journey characterised by meticulous care, collection, sorting, spinning and weaving.
3 Unique Ways To Spend Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is around the corner, so whether you are in a relationship, single or married to your work we have some suggestions on how to have
Behind the Name: Mia Fratino
Mia Fratino is a direct translation from the international language Esperanto. The translation literally means, my sister, and is significant within the Mia community as it reflects a commitment to the environment as well as a commitment to women, both our customers and the wider community and our global awareness. This commitment can be seen through the works of the Mia Fratino Foundation. Â