Polo South Africa makes the case for wearing protein
A 100% locally produced winter wool collection entices us to swap out synthetic fibres for a natural animal fibre alternative
Author: Andie Reeves
Prince Albert families turn rubbish into fashion
At Blink Begin in Prince Albert, children celebrated graduation in outfits made from recycled materials
How Alexa Schempers balances sustainability with business at Rethread
As her label grows, the designer reflects on the limits of upcycling, the pressures of production in South Africa, and redefining what sustainability means in practice
Stella McCartney x H&M proves fast fashion can scale sustainability
Since the first collaboration with the luxury fashion brand, this collection showcases H&M's sustainability strides over the past two decades
Cape Guild of Weavers proves craft matters in a digital era
From its beginnings in 1950 to a growing, multigenerational community, the Guild continues to share skills, build connection and keep handcraft alive
Oscars 2026: The red-carpet details we loved most
From Amazonian-grown fibres to politically charged brooches and intricate handiwork, here are the fashion details that stood out from the glitter.
What it means to become a B Corp
We explore how this sustainability certification measures business accountability and why South African companies like Ballo and The Wren Design are signing up
Who to look out for at Investec Cape Town Art Fair
Look out for these African artists who explore texture, textiles and fibre
Are you brave enough to calculate your carbon footprint?
Small personal changes can have massive impact.
Confections x Collections 2025
For the fourth edition of CxC, four fashion designers brought their whimsical, bold, storied and emotional tailoring to the Mount Nelson hotel in Cape Town
Q&A: The curiosity and chemistry behind *Apartment
We chat with Leigh-Anne Drakes ahead of the launch of *Apartment's new scent
Africa Textile Talks Day 3: Thread with Care
From indigenous knowledge and fibre innovation to decentralised manufacturing, the final day of Africa Textile Talks 2025 explores how care, culture and circular thinking are shaping the continent’s textile future.
Africa Textile Talks Day 2: Wool, nature and people
Exploring wool from farm to fibre, Day 2 of Africa Textile Talks 2025 highlights regeneration, traceability and the people shaping one of South Africa’s most valuable natural fibres
Africa Textile Talks Day 1: Circular solutions for South Africa’s textile industry
From life cycle assessments to textile recycling and policy reform, Day 1 of Africa Textile Talks 2025 examines how circularity could reshape South Africa’s fashion and textile industry.
Naked Ape and Ira Bekker use plant-dyes to create a fashion collection
Made from botanically dyed natural fibres, Naked Ape’s latest collection took inspiration from an unlikely source: the city of Johannesburg. “It is almost an urban forest; a different kind of serenity within this really chaotic city,” says designer Shaldon Kopman....