Q&A with Jordan Mwaura from Kenya’s Urban Pitchaz fashion collective
Meet Urban Pitchaz, a collective of four contemporary artists based in Nairobi, Kenya. The artists are focussed on fashion photography and film, telling authentic and relatable African stories. The themes are reinvention and experimentation. The collective acts as a...
Q&A: Xzavier Kunene explains why denim is a democratic fabric
Zxaveier Kunene juggles many roles. Formerly the Entertainment and Influencer Specialist at adidas South Africa, he recently moved to Reebok as Footwear Manager. He is also an independent designer and upcycler, a culture analyst and one quarter of the style collective...
Indigenous Footprint: An exhibition of photographs that contributes to a new narrative
The stories and histories of indigenous people have been ignored from our mainstream national narrative for too long. Koena Art Institute, a non-profit organisation, is stepping...
Separating real from fake: The case of the Fake Gucci IG page
Scrolling through Instagram, you’re bound to see local influencers and celebrities wearing the best that Sandton’s Diamond Walk offers. But bubble has popped. The “Fake Gucci...
Follow the fashion trend and learn to eco-dye your clothing
As awareness of climate change, human rights and the importance to protect biodiversity increases, more and more people are learning about eco-dyeing. There are plenty of blogs,...
Where do we stand in our fight against global warming?
The global temperature is predicted to rise to 3.2 degrees by the end of this century. Temperature increases above 1.5 degrees will result in drastic climate impacts such as...
Q&A: Stephanie Brearley makes Freya Hats for all heads and seasons
Launched last year during the first lockdown to raise money for women and children in need, Freya Hats produces slow and transseasonal fashion. Its first hats were made from...
What is the impact of climate change on mental health in South Africa?
“If there’s anything the pandemic has shown us, it’s that never once has the climate crisis been treated as an emergency… We have been reminded of how vulnerable we are, and how...
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Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards
Are you implementing sustainable, circular and regenerative approaches to your design? Are you fostering ethical practices? Are you challenging business-as-usual? If these are issues that concern you, then we’re looking for you!
Sustainable design resources
We don’t have much time to change consumption habits and production patterns to address climate change and social justice. To save you time, we have curated this list of essential resources.
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