Q&A: How DunsinCrafts turns plastic sachet waste into luxury goods
Nigerian designer transforms discarded water sachets into Aso Òrá, a textile inspired by traditional Aso Oke weaving, creating luxury fashion while tackling plastic waste
Author: Nobanzi Sokhuthu
Q&A: Yamkela Mahlelehlele brings Maison KOTR to Bash
The Maison KOTR founder reflects on balancing conceptual design, commercial opportunity and sustainability in a new capsule collection for Bash
Q&A: How Kenan van Kooij turned plastic waste into the viral sensation
The designer reflects on sustainability, self-expression and the creative journey behind his Sashimi dress
Q&A: Awa Meite on why blue is more than a colour
Through her collection BLUE, the Malian designer explores indigo while celebrating artisans, handwoven textiles and local cotton
15 Fashion brands making winter-warming jerseys
Where to find beautiful, ethically-made knitwear
Q&A: Thrift Fest’s Laura Rainbird on the culture of thrift markets
We asked Laura Rainbird to share what she's learned after 14 years of Thrift Fest
Q&A: Nawaal Joosub on winning the SAFW Student Competition
The House of Nyx designer shares her SAFW experience and more
13 South African sustainable swimwear brands
Your guide to swimwear made with care
How six South Africans observe heritage, sustainably
We spoke to six South Africans about their heritage and how they celebrate it
Q&A: Talking beauty with the brain behind SU Skincare
Find out more about SU Skincare's Sindisiwe Cele
Q&A: How KWA draws on Batswana traditions to create modern talismans
Afrocentrism lies at the heart of KWA’s design philosophy. The jewellery brand was founded to honour the culture and traditions of the Batswana people, using materials like cowrie shells and indigenous beads and handcrafting every piece in Botswana. Its founder,...
Q&A with Mozambican textile maker Wacy Zacarias
For Mozambican designer, healer, and storyteller Wacy Zacarias, textiles are more than materials: they’re tools for healing, remembering, and regenerating. “I don’t just design with aesthetics in mind,” she says. “I design with purpose, ritual, and relationship.” Sustainability is woven...
Q&A: Meet Redress Design Award 2025 finalist Casbeth Tshegofatso Marobane
South African designer Casbeth Tshegofatso Marobane is one of 10 finalists in the 2025 Redress Design Award. The competition celebrates designers who apply circular design principles by transforming waste textiles into garments. Casbeth holds a BA in Fashion Design from...
Q&A: R&R Skincare’s Valerie Obaze on growing Africa’s beauty industry
Valerie Obaze launched R&R Skincare in 2010 after becoming a mother for the first time. Wanting to find only the best natural products for her baby, she experimented with making products using locally sourced botanical ingredients. “When I discovered that...
