Since 1970, the 22nd of April has been dedicated to honouring the beautiful planet we live on. Earth day is about reflection, gratitude, and taking action to make our Earthly home healthier for present and future generations. What is Earth Day? Earth Day grew out of a...
This is the fifth and final story in a five-part #WhoMadeMyClothes series that centres and celebrates the people who make our clothing for this year’s #FashionRevolutionWeek From a young age, Nkoketse Mameste had to take on the responsibility of supporting his family...
This is the fourth in a five-part #WhoMadeMyClothes series that centres and celebrates the people who make our clothing for this year’s #FashionRevolutionWeek As the straw braider and machinist, Silma Hendricks plays an integral part of the famous The Hat Factory....
This is the third in a five-part #WhoMadeMyClothes series that centres and celebrates the people who make our clothing for this year’s #FashionRevolutionWeek Trigger warning: This story contains content that may be triggering for readers who are survivors of sexual...
This is the second in a five-part #WhoMadeMyClothes series that centres and celebrates the people who make our clothing for this year's #FashionRevolutionWeek “My parents were both talented with their hands," says Margret Munemo. "I think that’s where my interest in...
This the first in a five-part #WhoMadeMyClothes series that centres and celebrates the people who make our clothing for this year's Fashion Revolution Week. From helping her grandmother sew, to becoming the head-seamstress at Hannah Lavery, Patricia Jacobs tells her...
Since 2012, Thrift Fest has been cultivating a welcoming space for sustainability and slow living. In Cape Town, Thrift Fest has become a household name for anyone interested in thrifting and the preloved movement. The market attracts crowds of Capetonians, every...
There is a reason for the slow fashion movement refrain that “the most sustainable clothes are the ones you already own”. Taking care of your clothes is one of the best ways to limit your fashion impact. By making your clothes last longer, you get more wears out of...
Aurelie Torres-Hastie, a mother of two, is the owner of Petit Fox – a secondhand clothing store that makes sustainable children’s clothes more affordable and accessible. Through buying and selling unwanted children’s clothes, and encouraging parents to shop...
FIELDS is best known for its quality, sustainable and timeless design. Recently, the brand won the Trans-seasonal Award presented by BMW i at the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2021. We caught up with founder, Mikael Hanan, to learn more about his recent work, from a...
Our work is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 12, which aims to ensure sustainable consumption and production. Read More
