Beauty queen’s huge fashion claim

Jessica Lane became the first Australian in history to win the Miss Earth pageant - an international event channelling the beauty pageant entertainment industry as a way to promote environmental awareness.

“I’ve done sustainable fashion modelling for about two years now because I’m studying to be an environmental journalist and I’ve always had such a great passion for the environment and being an advocate,” Ms Lane said.

Ms Lane is now leading the charge at Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach for the Ocean Lovers Festival this weekend to help bring change to the fashion industry - moving it away from unsustainable practices.

The Sydney-wide festival runs throughout March and has returned to its birth place, bringi...
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