Nabeela Karim, Author at twyg

The Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2021 Finalists

The Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2021 Finalists

The third annual Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards, which will be held on Thursday 18th of November, celebrate and honour people and organisations working towards creating a better future for our planet and its people. This year two new categories were...

November 16, 2021

Indigenous Footprint: An exhibition of photographs that contributes to a new narrative

Features

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 in to help change this with its commitment to preserving the history and heritage...

October 29, 2021

Where do we stand in our fight against global warming?

Features

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 floods, wildfires and droughts, leading to food insecurity and displacement of...

October 13, 2021

PICHULIK brings us hope for summer, simple sensuality and human connection

Fashion

PICHULIK brings us hope for summer, simple sensuality and human connection

The PICHULIK headquarters is a gallery, office and design space on the bustling corner of Harrington and Albertus streets in Cape Town. This first floor atelier is where PICHULIK’s beautiful timeless pieces are designed, produced and sold. The images featured...

October 6, 2021

The proof that JoJo tanks are the must-have accessory for an eco-conscious lifestyle

Fashion

The proof that JoJo tanks are the must-have accessory for an eco-conscious lifestyle

It’s interesting that many South African urbanites are blissfully unaware that SA is actually a water-scarce country. In fact, we rank as around the 40th driest country in the world. We also have a heavily over-strained and under-maintained water supply...

September 29, 2021

Beauty

Lelive is a beauty brand on a mission to care for people and the planet

Earlier this year, actress and model, Amanda Du Pont released her skincare brand Lelive. Lelive (pronounced leh-lee-veh) is Amanda’s unofficial Swazi name that means ‘of the nation or world’. Building a strong community; and listening and working with people to...

August 4, 2021

Fashion

New study reveals fashion’s polyester addiction and extensive greenwashing

You’ve probably come across flashy signs in clothing stores that say “sustainable”, “low impact” or “recycled” and maybe even purchased from these sections and felt proud for doing your part. But how many of these sustainability claims are true? And...

July 5, 2021

Fashion

Repair what you wear

We know the devastation that comes when a piece of clothing you’ve loved is damaged. While this might mean the end of the items’ life, it doesn’t have to be. By mending it, you can instead give it another life....

June 28, 2021

Beauty

Indigenous plants make up the growing organic beauty industry

African clean beauty brands have been stripping back cosmetic recipes to their natural roots. By following the practices of their ancestors, beauty brand entrepreneurs are harnessing nature’s healing powers, and guiding us away from our dependence on synthetic, and often,...

June 2, 2021

Fashion

Sari for Change is more than just an upcycling fashion project

The fashion industry is one of the most polluting and wasteful in the world. After garments have been bought and worn out (some not worn out), they are discarded with, leading to over 84% of clothes ending up in landfills...

April 12, 2021

Beauty

9 Zero-waste beauty products to change up your routine

Product packaging is the number one contributor of plastic waste. The cosmetic industry is guilty of exacerbating this problem with its excessive packaging. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation advises that we eliminate the plastics we don’t need so luckily, there are...

March 3, 2021

Skin Minimalism: Using only 3 products will reduce waste and help save the planet

Beauty

Skin Minimalism: Using only 3 products will reduce waste and help save the planet

Simplifying your skincare is not just better for your skin, but better for the planet too. We should all be familiar with the three R’s of waste hierarchy – reduce, reuse, recycle. While there is a focus on reusing and...

February 24, 2021

How thrifting became part of the system that encourages hyper consumption

Opinion

How thrifting became part of the system that encourages hyper consumption

According to Thred Up, by 2030, the second-hand industry is predicted to replace fast-fashion. Thrifting is a term that has become part of our everyday language. A few decades, or even a few years ago, this word would be mistaken...

January 18, 2021

4 Places to get sustainable gifts for children

Fashion

4 Places to get sustainable gifts for children

With Christmas Day in a few days time, finding gifts for your loved ones can be challenging and stressful, especially if you are looking for more sustainable options. For children, its especially important to focus on eco-friendly toys which are not...

December 22, 2020