Sindiso Khumalo is not just a LVMH finalist. An unofficial family historian, textile designer and social activist, she represents the social possibilities which can be opened up through fashion. And now, as the (joint) recipient of one of the fashion industry’s...
The student becomes the teacher: Katekani Moreku shows the way with his slow fashion
In South African indigenous cultures, the surrounding land and resources become part of the people. With a metaphysical connection to the natural world, it is no surprise that Mpumalanga-born Katekani Moreku would bring his culture and surroundings to bear in his...
Lukhanyo Mdingi chooses to design with integrity and intention
From a technical prowess honed during his time at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, to a debut at New York Fashion Week in 2019, Lukhanyo is no small-time designer. Added to this, Lukhanyo was hand picked to participate in the Ethical Fashion Initiative’s...
Twyg Changemaker Lara Klawikowski innovates through design as well as materials
The magic of Lara Klawikoski is that there is no designer quite like her. Her designs are instantly recognisable for their soft, ethereal quality and yet, the designer continues to innovate through her designs as well as her choice of materials. Like watching A...