Q&A with founders of new African luxury fashion rental platform R’Frique
Luxury redefined: R’Frique is making high-end African fashion more accessible and sustainable—one rental at a time. In this Q&A, founders Ceejay Ndlovu and Lebi Barfour-Osei share how their platform champions slow fashion, celebrates African design, and challenges the norms of ownership.
Should you give handouts at traffic lights? A view from the street
My name is Chantel Sampson. I was a homeless person for six years. I lived at the foot of Table Mountain from 2018 onwards. You probably walked past me if you visited Van Riebeeck Park in Vredehoek. I was part of a community of about 40 other people. We cared and...
Your go-to guide to thrift stores in South Africa
Thrifting can be a wonderful way of shopping sustainably and affordably while finding one-of-a-kind gems. However, as the popularity of thrifting rises, so too do the prices of...
Explainer: Old is the new new
Old is in — and the resale market is booming. Luxury bags are flying off virtual shelves in seconds, and Gen Z are factoring resale value into every purchase. But is resale...
Writing letters to the future unlocks powerful visioning
Through letters to the future and a collective artmaking journey, And Yet We Imagine invites us to plant new seeds of hope, compost outdated ideas, and dream beyond the limits of today’s world.
After Library of wearable narratives
“These garments hold you, like they’ve held others before you.” Thulile Gamedze’s After Library invites us to wear memory, history, and meaning.
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Figuring out how to lighten your footprint and reduce your carbon emissions is overwhelming. Firstly, it feels too hard − we live in complex and intersecting social, economic and...
3 ways Pope Francis influenced the global climate movement
Pope Francis was a very progressive climate leader, taking the Catholic Church forward in how it thinks about climate and how climate change affects marginalised people the most. He wrote recommendations on how to change behaviour and policy.
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This is the first column by Keri-Ann Stanton about sustainable marketing. We care about your...
Why fashion needs extended producer responsibility regulations
How extended producer responsibility regulations shift accountability to producers, encouraging sustainable and circular practices.
Why embracing circularity is essential for revolutionising fashion
Let's paint a picture. You’re pulling an outfit from your cupboard. Jeans and a nice top, for...