Sage & Sunday embraces an ‘ultra-transparency’ approach, evident from the design of its flagship store in Woodstock, Cape Town. A wooden slatted wall separates the retail space from the workshop, offering a view into the craftsmanship of each piece. Behind the...
What’s next for Apricity’s Rachel Mia, winner of Twyg’s 2024 Student Award
It was Rachel Mia's grandmother who gifted her the love of handicraft. Ma Joy taught her to knit, a skill Rachel grew up watching her use to create baby clothing for donation to hospitals. After completing her job shadowing at Cape Town College of Fashion Design...
Gift Guide: Books, family time and local designer goods
We asked current and previous winners of the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards to share what they're hoping for this Christmas, and what they'll be gifting their loved ones. More time, slower living and conscious gifting are priorities. Katlego Mokwana Creative director...
Athena Argyrakis’s journey from film editor to jewellery designer
It’s fitting that Athena Argyrakis’s parents named her after the Greek goddess of war and crafts, foreshadowing her journey as a footwear and jewellery designer—a path that would prove to be a battle at times. Each piece she designs is named after a Greek or Roman...
Lukhanyo Mdingi at Confections x Collections 2024
Day 4: Friday, 8 November, was the penultimate day of Confections x Collections 2024, showcasing Lukhanyo Mdingi presented and hosted by Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel in Cape Town. The show was special for several reasons: creative director Lukhanyo Mdingi is famously...
IAMISIGO at Confections x Collections 2024
Day 3: Thursday, 7 November, was the halfway mark of the 2024 edition of Confections x Collections. “It has been incredibly rewarding to work on expanding our reach for this year's edition,” said Jackie May, reflecting on the task taken on by Twyg to curate and...
Lagos Space Programme at Confections x Collections 2024
Day 2: On Wednesday (6 November), at the Mount Nelson's Confections x Collections, Adeju Thompson, founder of the Nigerian-based Lagos Space Programme, became the first international designer to showcase his work at the annual fashion experience. With his...
Rich Mnisi at Confections x Collections 2024
Day 1: Seth Shezi opened the floor for Confections x Collections on Tuesday (5 November) wearing Rich Mnisi, the first designer to showcase at the 2024 edition of the salon-style fashion experience in Cape Town. “I’ve never felt so insecure and so sexy at the same...
The Global Change Award opens to a new round of changemakers
The H&M Foundation is searching for a new group of innovators for its Global Change Award, offering a chance to win €200,000. The annual competition aims to achieve a net-zero textile industry by 2050 by awarding grants to changemakers. Past winning projects...
Easy steps to make your beauty routine more sustainable
Choosing to thrift, upcycle, swap, or shop sustainable brands is an easy way to gradually align our wardrobes with our sustainability ideals. But what about our beauty cupboards? As fast disposable fashion has surged, the world of makeup, skincare and haircare has...